It is done. 67,216 words and two years later. The sense of peace is profound, like the muse has made it into heaven and left with a lingering kiss. Sure there is work to do, word count to be massaged, recent 22,000 word odyssey to be edited, the whole to be revised and polished and stupid stuff changed. But this one is done.
Time to start cooking another.
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Great Exultations
Well I reached 65K last night! I'm into the finale, hoping I'm tying together loads of plot strands I didn't even know I'd written until characters started making revelations and twists. I doubt I'll make it to the hallowed 70K but as I said before I'm sure now I can make up any shortfall in revision.
Monday, February 07, 2005
Mere words
I'm sure a running total is not of that much interest (I'm at 62K a herculean task but I'm there) what might be more interesting is that the original ending of my novel is now sooo far gone I would have to write another story to include it. One of the characters surprised me by being someone they were not intended to be and the direction and purpose of the protagonists took on a much clearer aim. It still amazes me when these 'creations' take on their own life.
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