NaNoWriMo Day 10
Welcome to my little experiment, where I lift the curtain on my writing process during NaNoWriMo 2023 in an effort to feel less alone. If you’re also doing NaNoWriMo, feel free to add me as a buddy!
daily summary 📅
Another day where I didn’t hit my word count. I’m trying not to beat myself up too hard about it; I know I’ll probably catch up in the next few days or so, but I’ve been stuck on this chapter for the past couple of days and I feel like I’m using all my brain power to try and crack it, which is also making me tired in a way that’s not physical? I forget sometimes how much work writing can be. Invisible labor, yes, but labor nonetheless.
Still, I’m trying not to get disappointed in myself. It’ll get done sooner or later. My only problem is I would rather it be sooner than later.
daily process ⏱️
7:59AM. I love being old, sleeping on my back wrong, and waking up with the worst neck pain ever. Help.
8:24AM. My stupid neck. Gaah. I mean, I guess aside from the neck pain I do feel well rested and hopefully today will be an even more productive writing day than yesterday. Rest is productive. I have to remind myself of that. I also hate that I’m still falling into a productivity trap. *shakes fist* Damn you, capitalism!
1:51PM. Gray (and almost rainy) day. Not terribly in the mood to do any work, but maybe I’ll take the boys for a long walk in a bit.
3:21PM. Ugh, today is not a good writing day either. I’m just stuck on chapter 3 because I’m not sure of Redacted’s voice yet. As a result, the story isn’t flowing. [redacted word vomit]
7:09PM. Bear came home early-ish, so we fed the boys, took them on an evening walk, and sat down to watch the season finale of Loki. I loved it. The rest of the season was a bit iffy, but man they nailed the ending. Anyway, still on the couch and trying to write.
7:46PM. Spent an inordinate amount of time research equine coat colors for one (1) line in my manuscript. I don’t think I’ll be hitting my word count today sigh.
9:58PM. 1030 words. More than yesterday, but less than what I hoped for. Oh well, tomorrow is another day!
That’s Day 10 of NaNoWriMo done! How about y’all? Any successes? Failures?