Becoming the writer I want to be

Chapter 1 (8/3/20 to 8/15/20): 5026 words
Chapter 2 (9/7/20 to 9/15/20): 3308 words
Chapter 3 (8/17/20 to 8/27/20): 5019 words
Chapter 4 (9/16/20 to 9/23/20): 3409 words

Last Week: 2850 words

So I have started editing the chapter. I plan on editing Chapter 2 this week and then doing Chapter 4 next week. I did not edit too much this morning because after having my regular schedule be thrown off for two weeks, I am trying to ease my way back into the familiarity I know. So I will only edit a section of the chapters each day and try not to overwhelm my mind. I will also try to get up earlier and get back into doing this first thing. So not a lot to report on my end.

I do have a question for you guys: should I do my two weeks off from writing while I am editing the chapters or should I edit the chapters then do the two weeks of rest? @AtomicTango

 

I tend to edit then take time off where I dont even look at what I have written, so the latter imo.

 

I will do that. So should I try to edit both chapters this week then? Because between the two, there are seven scenes and I could do one round of editing in the evenings to get that through. What do you think?

 

If you think its doable, then by all means go for it!

 

983 words today. I spent much less time working today and as such the chapter STILL isnt done, but once again I found myself butting up against my self imposed cut-off point so I guess I will have to finish it tomorrow. I spent the time I would have spent writing messing about with my computer trying to get my microphone to work; one of my readers has finished the book and wants to discuss it verbally, but its looking like its not possible unfortunately as no matter what I do my headset that works fine on gaming consoles is too quiet and distorted on PC. I'm going to have to explain to my reader that using instant messaging is the best possible option.

 

I will! I had a much better morning editing because I realized I had to change the profession of someone since if the story is set in September and then November-December, the first job wouldn't work out because it's a spring-summer occupation. So I did that and I feel that would be a better fit in the long run. I even got my word count up a bit in the chapter's manuscript.

Would you be interested if I sent you a snippet? I know you were curious about it and I'd be glad to let you read a small section to see what you think.

 

I would like that, just send me a PM and I will get to it when I can.

 

I will. Look out for it in the next few days or so.

 

1123 words today, chapter is finally done. Also spent a short time planning tomorrows chapter.

 

1565 words today. I want to say I am halfway through the chapter and should be able to get it done tomorrow but honestly I am unsure. If not tomorrow then Monday for definite.

 

1336 words today. The chapter is not done but will be next week. It took time to write relatively little due to the nature of the chapter but in the end I am very happy with what I came up with. Very much looking forward to taking the weekend off however.

 

At the end of this week, I have written 5021 words overall. I am up to 41 pages so far.

 

I've spent most of this weekend feeling very run down, like I am coming down with something. I hope this doesnt affect my writing schedule but if I wake up tomorrow and still feel this way I may have to finish the current chapter and then go on hiatus for a bit while I recover. Fingers crossed I'm fine in the morning.

 

Kinda went a bit crazy today and wrote up 3477 words. Chapter is complete.

 

Just got off a video call with my trusted reader. Feedback for book 1 is mostly positive with some constructive criticism of certain elements, mainly a few specific scenes and the dialogue, which I accept and knew beforehand was the weakest aspect of the book. My plan going forward remains unchanged; keep on writing book 2 and 3 and go back and make changes as I progress, to ensure momentum.

 

Spent most of todays session planning the chapter, but still managed to get just over 800 words done.

 

1135 words today. Greatly enjoying this chapter as it is the first with a brand new character, one from a surprising perspective on the events of the story.