My weekends are often filled with words and characters, along with cleaning and laundry and errands. I tend to do my best writing first thing in the morning, when I’m fresh from dreams and have a big cup of coffee steaming in front of me. I try to give writing a good four hours on both Saturday and Sunday, before I get up and get started on other things.
Today is no exception. I managed to sleep in a little bit, not crawling out of bed until eight this morning, but I’ve been at the computer since, pounding on the keys. I’ve spent a little time also pounding the digital pavement, since I’m still looking for work, but since I’ve done that every day this week, there weren’t many jobs I hadn’t already seen, so it’s back to making words.
Today’s words are in something of a transitional chapter, which I always struggle with. There are things that need to happen to get us to where the next chapter begins, but it’s not specifically plot driven, just a bunch of moments that need to be hit to set up the climax. This makes this chapter a bit of a struggle, because I want to just jump ahead to get on with the plot.
But, it’s one of those things, I can write it now and have it inform the next chapter, or I can jump ahead and come back to this later, likely having to force things to fit and then re-write the next chapter anyway. Might as well stick it out and try to get it done. Maybe if I finish this chapter today, I can start tomorrow’s writing where I wish I were today.
Maybe.
Of course, knowing the character telling this story, we might end up taking a side turn that I didn’t plan. One of the joys of being someone who lets the story tell itself, rather than setting the plot in stone before you begin.
I can’t wait to introduce you all to her, Readers. I think you’re going to like her.
On that note, back to the words. Have a wonderful Saturday!
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