I’m currently just over 112,000 words, which is good and bad. It’s good in the sense that I’m over 112,000 words and I’m getting close to the finish. It’s bad in the sense that I was just over 110,000 words on December 30, 2008 — it’s taken me a week to get out 2,000 words.
The pace is definitely slower than I would like — I’m hoping to be done with the first draft by this time next week, and I expect it to take another 8,000 words (or possibly a little more). That being said, what I have written is shaping up nicely — the secrets are coming out and the final (political) conflict is shaping up nicely. I think it’ll be an exciting ending, and I expect it to be worth the time and effort.
How’s everyone else doing?
Keep on writing! Have fun bringing the story to a close
Keep it up! I agree, the closer you come to ending it, the slower it gets. That’s partially what helped to create my block. I have goals and deadlines set out, but I think the time away was beneficial as I am feeling the fires of creativity start to burn.
Just imagine the celebratory scotch and cigar (s) waiting for you at the end!
I’ve hardly written anything since the end of November. I need a big kick in the pants or something. Congratulations on finishing.
Just force yourself to write 100 words of drivel a day. I’ve realized that simply plodding along is all that’s necessary to finish.