39057 / 80000 words. 49% done!

I couldn't focus today though so I think a majority of today's is crud.

37132 / 80000 words. 46% done!

Aspiring Writers Pledge

I, Cinnamon, take The Aspiring Writers Pledge to write a book in 2010 with the intent of publishing. I promise to update my progress weekly, ask when I need support and encourage others to complete the task at hand.

Aspiring Writers Pledge

As much as it pains me, it must be done.

I'm updating the meter from 50,000 to 80,000.  I'm thinking 50,000 was probably unrealistically small.  What do you think?

34960 / 80000 words. 44% done!

34960 / 50000 words. 70% done!

Chapters, Dilemmas, and Speed, Oh My!

Look, she has my eyes...

I broke 100 pages in word today.  I know that it doesn't really mean much since I'm sure a majority of what I've written will have to be cut later, but it still feels like a bit of an accomplishment.

Question: What do you do about chapter length?  Some of my chapters are 12 pages, some are 20.  Problem?

Also I have a dilemma.  In WIP I'm working on, I am about to hit 40,000 words and have just got to the really good stuff of the story.  The major event to happen to this girl is happening, and yet I still have a few fights I want to throw in as well as a good conspiracy.  I had thought of going to about 50,000 words on this, but more is okay, right?  I imagine I'll probably cut about 10-20% of this later on (which will be painful), but right now it's hard for me to imagine cutting any part of the story out.  Some parts aren't well developed, but I want to go back and develop them, not simply remove them.

Also, how fast do you all get words out there?  When I write, I tend to get words out quick, but I'm nervous that most of it is crap and perhaps that's why it gets out so quick.  Take today for example.  2,610 words in two hours.  If I try to slow down though, I don't think my story changes.  It almost feels like I'm a big semi truck losing momentum going up the hill.  If I slow down I stop.  If I get going, then I really get going.

32350 / 50000 words. 65% done!