Entry for 2nd March, 2008

31 Days to Write
a
50,000 Word Novel
DAY 02
Wordcount 4,749
It has been a good weekend for the wordcount, although I am beginning to realise that this is going to get much, much harder over the next week. It is relatively easy to find a couple of hours at the weekend to rattle off a few pages, but I fear that during the week, with the demands of work and family, I will struggle to meet the quota. However, it is a promising start.
I had an odd experience today, when my central character started doing some interesting stuff which seemed to be mostly of his own (rather than my choosing). I didn't complain (although frankly it was a bit rude of him) because this little frolic of his own racked up a few hundred words, and kept me entertained while I watched him.
I am spurred on at the moment by the Couch Potato. As you'll know if you have been following the past few entries that the Couch Potato is Master of the Grand Forfeit for Failed Novelists. I have set him the task of setting me a forfeit, which I have to deal with if I fail to make 50,000 words. I do not like the sound of his plans -
I'm still hatching, but I think it will involve a sandwich board. Think "Die Hard With A Vengence" in Larkhall.
This is just the sort of threat to keep me writing. Thank you Couch! In 29 days I shall move from "Aspiring" to "Accomplished".