Day 3
Author: Demetria Foster Gray
It’s day three since National Novel Writing Month began and the above picture gives you a description of how it’s going thus far.
A lot of unsuccessful attempts the first two days. A lot of staring at the computer hoping for a glimmer of hope. A lot of printing out the first pages of horrible writing, balling them up, and hurtling them across the room. But today, I found my stride. Today, I’m liking what I see.
The main character of my novel is turning out to be a sassy, spit-fire of a woman with a compassionate yet disturbing heart. I’m anxious to see how things unfold for her. There’s also a few other supporting characters I’ve managed to build but they haven’t fully taken shape yet. I’m still working out the main plot of the story.
The good news is I’ve finished Chapter One at 2,943 words. A slow start considering the NaNoWriMo minimum is 50,000 words. But I still got a lot of the month left so I’m not frettin’ it yet. Too bad for my kids and their Halloween candy. I’ve been poppin’ them bite-sized treats like nobody’s business while staring at my computer. Which is sad because I’m not really a candy eater and I probably should stay away from that stuff like a “runnin’ roach from a can of Raid.” (I got that saying from my sassy friend Sharon.)
All and all, the writer-thon is turning out to be a “groovy thing” (got that one from Starla). Let’s hope it don’t turn ugly.
Photo by Winnond
Tags: NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, Raid, Roach
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November 3rd, 2011 at 11:16 pm
It’s early but it sounds like you are pulling it together. Can’t wait for it to be published. If you’d like, I could send you one of my “special” photos for continued inspiration, or maybe for the cover….yeah, the cover…now that would be groovy!! You just say the word missy.
November 4th, 2011 at 8:02 am
OMG, Starla! Please, NOT the “special” photos. The last one of the “big toe” still lives in my nightmares. Thanks for the offer, but I’ll pass. Special photos from you are so un-groovy.
November 4th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
If you are having a hard time with finding characters, feel free to use me:) LOL!!!
Don’t worry, you always find the right words. Keep up the good work.
November 4th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
Thanks, Sharon. A variety of characters always show up in my imagination as the book takes shape. Characters usually aren’t my problem, plot is. But it’s all good.