Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Word Count Wednesday

Well, so far I'm doing great on my New Year's goals. I have been getting rid of a grocery bag full of paper every day, I've read two books so far this year, and I've been revising my manuscript.

Because I'm revising and adding in a storyline, I haven't had a great word count, but I did add 1028 words to my manuscript. So I'm counting that as a success.

There is just something so satisfying about revising and molding my manuscript. I really do love that part of writing.

How did you do this week?

8 comments:

Charlie Moore said...

I have made a commitment to write more in 2012. To that end I am starting the year strong. Well, for me anyway. I manage approx 1000 words. Hopefully I can report some progress each week.

Debra Erfert said...

Yay on the word count, Julie! Sad to say I haven't written anything I can officially declare as "word count" to my current WIP, but I did have an epiphany yesterday while I was washing my hair in the shower about how I can make my paranormal more sellable. As it stands right now it's, how did that one lit agent put it? my MC's too much like every other he's read. Okay, I realize now that my character's paranormal ability isn't enough to catch an agent's interest, but after I change it up somewhat, I think she's salvageable. I'm also adding another storyline to my WIP too, coincidentally enough. Since January 1st I've read two ebooks I downloaded onto my Kindle since I haven't the energy to do much of anything else besides lay on the couch and recoup from bronchitis. (Official diagnosis as of yesterday. *sigh*)

Also, I have a bit of news. I've been invited to write a post every other week for the ANWA Founders & Friends blog at http://anwafounder.blogspot.com and I invite anybody interested enough to click on over there this Friday and check out my first post. I'm petrified nobody will leave a comment and they'll ask me to find guest bloggers for the rest of the six months of my term. I could happen!

Janice Sperry said...

I'm always inspired while in the shower too. It must be something about the warm water - or the fact that I am no where near a pen.

I'm still plugging away at my edit. I keep coming up with ways to fix those little things that bother me.

Debra Erfert said...

@Janice, or maybe it's because we can't hear anything except the sounds of our own thoughts as the water beats down on our head.

rebecca h jamison said...

Good job, Julie. You crack me up with your bag of paper. I have a similar goal.

And Debra, I'll follow that blog and try to remember to comment on Friday.

My kids went back to school today after a 2 week break, so I actually sat down and added all my scribbled ideas into the manuscript. So I'm back in the game with a couple pages today.

Debra Erfert said...

Thanks, Rebecca!

Julie Coulter Bellon said...

Charlie, that's awesome! Way to go! You and I are in the same boat I think.

Debra, that happens to me, too. I always get my best ideas in the tub or near a swimming pool. Weird. And congrats on the ANWA thing! I'll be popping over for sure.

Janice, I think it must be a writer thing! And it's good you're moving along in your edit and finding all the things that bother you. I can't wait until I'm at that point myself.

Rebecca, is it because we're writers that paper automatically multiplies in our homes? I just can't believe how much paper I have. Congrats on getting back in the game. :)

Angie said...

Hi! Sorry I haven't been around as much. December threw me off, writing wise. But this week, I've written two pages every day so far. I hope to keep that up for a total of fifty pages this month.