Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Quick ROW update

I've done three days in a row of writing 5000 words a day of my new slightly erotic and comedic fairy tale novel, starring a scientific female, a sexy wizard whose magic has been crippled by a disease, and a detached talking penis belonging to a moody, philandering prince. I'm completely amazed--I didn't think it was possible for me to write this much! It doesn't even take me that long--maybe about 4 hours, split up throughout the day, and the writing coach running the class I'm taking says that by the fourth day it starts getting even easier and faster as we hit our "writer's stride." It's true, it makes the story so much easier to see as a whole when I'm working so quickly. It's actually quite marvelous, and I'm realizing that this is a good way to write.

Hooray!

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  1. Awesome progress! And the WIP sounds hilarious.

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    1. Thanks! I'm enjoying the writing...the humor is pretty darn tasteless at times, but at least it keeps me from taking myself too seriously. :)

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  2. Wow! Awesome progress!!! Okay, I nearly choked on my tea when I read the detachable penis bit. ROFL It sounds very funny.

    Good luck with the rest of your week!

    Keep Writing!
    Dawn

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    1. Thanks, Dawn! I've never been able to report such high word count numbers before, so I'm quite happy. Writing on!
      Colleen

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    1. I feel kind of guilty for not ever writing that much before, since I'm a stay-at-home mom. I think I wasted a lot of time before.

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  4. WOW! What an intense (and cool!) schedule you've got going. Hmmm.

    Looking forward to reading your next #ROW80 update to hear how it continues to go!

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    1. Thanks, Julie! I'm hoping it continues to go so well...I don't think I can maintain the intensity for long, but then again I didn't even think I could for a day!

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  5. That sounds fab and I'm so glad you're enjoying writing that much. What an amusing tale you must tell!

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    1. Thanks, Kelly! I am enjoying it, and much more than I thought I would. Who knew how much I'd love writing sprints.

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  6. Wow, now that sounds like a book I'd love to read. Colleen, I have awarded you the Versatile Blogger award. See details here: http://www.prudencemacleod.com/

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    1. Thanks, Prudence! That's very sweet of you. I like that word, "versatile."

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