Lovely view! Perfect for writing. Mine is a sweltering mountain scene. Beautiful, but too hot for any good writing. I joke, but it's true in a way isn't it? I am home with my children for the next couple of weeks, working and writing and trying to keep them entertained. It's a bit much and my brain is frazzled. Only a few weeks before school starts and the house will be quiet in the mornings for just a bit before I leave for work. Good luck!
I find heat so distracting so I'm with you on that. I think we had our summer in June tbh! But I'd prefer these drizzly days over some of the temperatures on the news. I love September, is that when your kids start back too?
While I can see why the trend is for shorter books, and I do enjoy a nice, quick read -- there's also nothing I love more than tucking into a big, fat, juicy tome.....that said, I wouldn't want to have to write one that long :D I've always been a member of the 5am club (though the actual time varies). It's the only way I know I'll get any writing done...it's too easy to let the day get away from me. Keep going. You'll get there.
My WiP is currently 55k and I've had these stories in my head that it's 'too short' too. but I've been trying to challenge that.
Love that it's the exact length of your fave novel!
Sounds like you're spinning a loooot of plates. Keep being kind and gentle with yourself. You're doing amazingly.
I love early mornings. My favourite time of day. I'm not quite in the 5am writing club but recently I've been getting up, usually before 6, and reading/ journaling.
(Although I've got a cold now so temporarily scuppered!)
Thanks Grace, 500 is a great number. It feels more doable doesn't it? I might try that when I'm drafting next time. Do you plan your plots?
Lovely view! Perfect for writing. Mine is a sweltering mountain scene. Beautiful, but too hot for any good writing. I joke, but it's true in a way isn't it? I am home with my children for the next couple of weeks, working and writing and trying to keep them entertained. It's a bit much and my brain is frazzled. Only a few weeks before school starts and the house will be quiet in the mornings for just a bit before I leave for work. Good luck!
I find heat so distracting so I'm with you on that. I think we had our summer in June tbh! But I'd prefer these drizzly days over some of the temperatures on the news. I love September, is that when your kids start back too?
Yes 🙌
While I can see why the trend is for shorter books, and I do enjoy a nice, quick read -- there's also nothing I love more than tucking into a big, fat, juicy tome.....that said, I wouldn't want to have to write one that long :D I've always been a member of the 5am club (though the actual time varies). It's the only way I know I'll get any writing done...it's too easy to let the day get away from me. Keep going. You'll get there.
Thanks so much. I realise I'm talking about two extremes in this post, these shorter novels and then the Wolf Hall trilogy which is apparently huge!
Thanks Susan.
My WiP is currently 55k and I've had these stories in my head that it's 'too short' too. but I've been trying to challenge that.
Love that it's the exact length of your fave novel!
Sounds like you're spinning a loooot of plates. Keep being kind and gentle with yourself. You're doing amazingly.
I love early mornings. My favourite time of day. I'm not quite in the 5am writing club but recently I've been getting up, usually before 6, and reading/ journaling.
(Although I've got a cold now so temporarily scuppered!)
55k could be your magic number! I hope the cold eases soon. Thanks for your support 🙏🏻