Day 31: Still writing.

Okay, I'm not writing right now (apart from writing this post, obviously) - I'm actually searching for pictures online of my "characters" - so I can have a visual image in front of me, rather than just in my head, of what I think my characters look like :) I'm also hoping that it'll help me choose a name for one vampire who doesn't like her current name, and needs a new one.

So, the reason I'm posting again is because Ayesha is bored and asked me to xD Not kidding :P But hey, I don't mind cheering up my writing buddies when they need it :) Ayesha is being helpful and telling me she likes the names of my vampires, and she might help me choose one for the stubborn, awkward one :D How exciting!

Day 31: January, almost over already? And where is my (veggie) sausage sandwich?

I've been writing pretty well this morning, considering the fact that my shoulder still hurts (but first thing in the morning, it doesn't hurt quite so much. FACT) but I'm trying typing with two hands as its way quicker and I prefer that really.
I've written quite a bit this morning - I finished chapter 6 and am now onto chapter 7. I know I wanted to be at this point a few days ago, but never mind - I'm there now, and funnily, I'm still ahead of my target for this month... my quite a lot.
On my spreadsheet, it says my target for January 31st is 21,235 and my total word count at the moment is 32,709 - that's 11,417 words more than I need xD I know that Heather will read this and tell me that I should have set my target higher (cause she's always saying that to me :P) but, I feel like I've achieved something if I'm beating my target xD

Quick breakdown for the month (this might change as I'm still writing):

Novel: 27, 046

Short stories: Superheroing made easy - 1,163
Random - 274

Other: Planning - 4,226

Total word count: 32,709

I'm feeling pretty pleased with that :D Even though my novel isn't NaNo worthy (that'd have to be 50,000 in a month) I think it's still good :) I'm working my way up to finding NaNo easy this year. Maybe xD

Day 30: Typing with one hand is a no-no.

I've hurt my shoulder (think it's a trapped nerve) and yesterday, did no writing, as writing with one hand is impossible - for once, my brain was working quicker than my hands ;)

So today, I am writing a little. I've done a critique of someone's first chapter of their novel, which was quite fun - their novel is pretty good :) I've written 105 words today of my current novel, and I'm enjoying writing :) It's always nice when you enjoy writing, isn't it?

I'm tempted to watch TV, but I've learnt that watching TV and writing at the same time is a bad idea. Otherwise the plot of Eastenders might turn into the plot of my novel (I don't actually watch Eastenders, but whatever - it's an example :P) and I don't particularly want that to happen xD But TV is so tempting... what do I choose? :P

Day 28: Youtube is too distracting. FACT.

I've been watching videos on youtube this morning, including an iTunes advert that Heather showed me - that was Mr Bean :D It's incredible and I watched it several times - iBean :P I've also been watching music videos for "inspiration", although really, it's just an excuse to not do writing. I also watched the Monty Python sketch about defending yourself against fresh fruit ;) I'm well prepared in case I get attacked by someone with raspberries (RELEASE THE TIGER!)

On the actual writing front, I have written just over 600 words this morning, but as I have no plans for today, I think I might just write all day, make some novel covers for my next two novels (I have too many plans O_o) and just chill out and chat to people :) I'm glad I have no plans for today, as I quite enjoy sitting around and writing all day.
Also - back to the youtube thing - I found a NaNoWriMo song :o You should listen to it.

Stats update:
Novels: 25,113
Short stories: 274
Planning: 3,471

Total: 28,858

:) I'm quite pleased with that. I know Heather will be telling me that I should have set myself a higher goal xD

Day 27: Stop, cover time!

Two days ago, I wrote just over 3,100 words.
Yesterday I wrote 0.
Today, I've written 1,081 words.
I think that evens it out for the lack of words I wrote yesterday. I didn't even go on the computer yesterday as I was busy and doing stuff all day xD So today, I got on with some writing :)

I think it was last week - Heather made me a cover for my novel, which I absolutely loved, but thought might be too seductive xD So I've used the cover she made me as inspiration for a cover, and have finally made one that isn't too seductive, but works well enough (even though both me and Heather agree that it makes it look like a vampire novel xD). This morning, I've been attempting to come up with a subtitle for my novel as there was empty space and I didn't want it looking too vampirish - and I think I've finally perfected it :D
I feel quite pleased with myself :P

I have work this afternoon though, and I really don't want to go >.> 3 hours of cleaning and washing up - wahey, my favourite >.< But nevermind, it's a bit more money, isn't it? :)

Day 25: Lookey at this!

I've been writing already this morning - where is this motivation coming from? xD Not that I should complain about it, to be honest.
I'm about to introduce another character to my novel. Technically, he's already been in it, but not referred to by name, so this should be fun. I'm not sure how my MC will react to meeting him again... we'll see.

I really want to watch Mean Girls - I haven't watched that film in yonks, and for some reason, I feel like watching it. Perhaps I'll do that this afternoon, as well as cleaning out my hamster's cage and making brownies (I'm not doing those two things at the same time, cause that'd be disgusting. Ew). I really want to watch some of Miranda too - I watched 2 episodes from the first series last night I think, and it's so funny xD It's one of those things that I think I could watch over and over again. Sometimes, I can relate to her a little too, though I'm no where near as bad!

I am excited about making chocolate brownies though :D They're going to be brownies (obviously, duh) with chocolate fudge frosting on, and I am sure they'll be amazing. Possibly. Hopefully. I'm very much looking forward to eating them :D

Should probably do a run down of my WriYe 'stats':

Novels: 20,559
Short stories: 274
Planning: 3,471

Total: 24,304
Left to write: 225,696

I can't wait to get to the point when I've written 50,000 (if this was NaNo, I'd almost be there :P) and then I'll have 200,000 words left... it might feel like a milestone xD

Day 24: Starburst and NaNo forums = A good day.

I've been re-reading one of my favourite threads from the NaNoWriMo forums which is "Things in your novel you didn't know, but your characters did" because I find it so funny. Currently, my characters in Take a Bite don't seem to be taking advantage of their freewill - but when I was planning characters the other day, they were making their minds up themselves all over the place! Last night, one of them decided that she's bi, which I didn't know! She's a cool character though - I look forward to writing her.

I bought some Starburst this morning, and they're good, although they got taken off me, so I don't eat too many xD You'd think I was a small child, sometimes :P

I've been writing and my current novel word count is 19,744, which means that my total WriYe word count so far is 23,489 which means my word goal for the year is 9% complete :D I'm feeling quite pleased with myself, as I shouldn't actually be at that stage until the 3rd February :D