This week I reached the third milestone for my novel. I got an 83 on my first milestone and a 96 on the second. (I haven't got the third one back yet) I'm up to a whopping 12,000 words (60 pages). I knew it was going to be hard, but I feel like I'm running out of words to say. Between this class and my internship writing blogs, I have been writing non-stop! The good thing about writing non-stop is that knocking out a 1000 words is nothing now.
I have the entire novel mapped out, but once you delve into each scene it becomes more and more complex. I'm excited about the next scene of my story because my characters are finally exiting their home and encountering the outside world. The most difficult part for me has been finding my characters voices. It's easy to have your characters react just like you would, but that doesn't create interesting and dynamic characters.
I have 4,000 words due every Wednesday and one 6,000 word assignment. I've turned in all of my assignments so far, but I need to spend more time on them so that I'm actually satisfied with their content. I like my story idea, but the deadline has decreased the quality of my work, which frustrates me.
This week I also finally got payed at my new job. I work in the OU library in the ILL department. I work four days a week and it hasn't really occurred to me that I've been earning actual money. It's nice to see that all my hard work actually earns me something. I went out to eat at Pad Thai on Boyd St. to celebrate! They have amazing chicken pad thai.
I'll keep you guys updated on my continued novel progress. Hopefully I'll publish it on Kindle and you guys can buy it! :)
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Oh, my gosh, Blake, SO MUCH WRITING! Congrats on your good grades for those milestones. I guess having everything mapped out ahead of time really helps the words flow, but I know for me there are times when the words just get stuck, or when everything is clear in my head but just won’t translate to paper. Which is basically the worst. Again, best of luck with this novel!
Hi Blake! Congrats on the progress that you have made on your novel - that is so exciting! It must feel good to be doing what you love. And I bet that you feel like you are really in your element as well. Also, Pad Thai on Campus Corner does have really good food. Yum! Haha, anyways, I look forward to reading more of your writing for this class and hopefully you can get your novel published for the Kindle readers of the world!
I laughed out loud when I read your first paragraph on here. But let me be clear, I was not laughing at you, I was laughing at myself! Because I cry and whine about 500 words and you have 60 pages of a novel! I am blown away and impressed beyond belief! I guess it just seems so crazy to me because I am not a good writer. I do not know how to put my words down on paper, so I envy those of you that can do that! Congrats and good luck with all of your writing!
What’s up Blake! It’s funny that you’re over here writing sixty pages of novel and im over here struggle to get five hundred before the deadline! That is very impressive to me. Also congrats on your job man! It’s nice to have some income every once in a while. Regarding the Pad Thai that is probably one of my favorite plates of all time to eat. Good luck finishing your Novel I cant wait to read what its about!
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