Progress Status - Weekly Check-In 8-19-12

Even with celebrating hubby's and my anniversary this week and the travel involved (fun, fun, fun!), I was able to get back on track once we returned home. This week, I wrote 11,688 words on Book #2 of Series #1.

Thus far, I've written a total of 15,588 words and have completed 26% of Book #2's first draft.

Book #2, Series #1



This upcoming week, my goals are to:

• Average first-drafting 2,000 Words per day.
• Plot additional scenes/chapters for Book #2.

Novel in 30 Day Results and Weekly Status 8-12-12

Today, August 12, 2012, marks the 30th day of my personal Novel in 30 Days Challenge. After getting derailed due to health and travel issues, I accomplished only 60% of the 60,000 words in a month goal.

While I didn't accomplish the specific 30 day goal, I did accomplish the following:

• Finished writing the first draft of book in a series (started in June)
• Began plotting the second book in the series
• Wrote two plus scenes in the second book
• Placed the novella I was writing on hold
• Started fleshing out another story idea
• Chose and downloaded artwork for series covers
• Chose and downloaded artwork for cover for additional story idea

My current goals are:

• Finish plotting of 2nd series book
• Write an average of 2,000 words per day
• Go through finished draft of 1st book in series and arrange scenes and clean-up
• Send finished draft for high-level edit first week of September

1st Book in 1st Series:

2nd Book in 1st Series:

The 1st series has developed into a multi-book series instead of a trilogy, and I'm excited about all the aspects of the series (the plot, the characters, the story, the concept, etc.). This will be my first opportunity to receive a high-level edit, which includes feedback about plotting, characterization, pacing, structure, etc., so I'm thrilled about the possibility.

After my second month of writing full-time, I am pleased with my progress. I am on target with my overall goals of building a backlist of books, and I am thoroughly enjoying the journey. I've found and am living my life's dream -- this gal couldn't ask for more.

Progress Status - Weekly Check-In 8-6-12

The past week, due to travel and the emotional toll of going through our deceased mother's and father's remaining property, was a slow week writing-wise; however, I did manage some forward progress.

My current First Draft Progress, as it stands as of 8-6-12, is as follows:


Project A: Novella: ON HOLD
 
Project B, Novel:

For the Novel in 30 Days, I'm postponing posting totals for the 60,000 Words in 30 Days total until August 12th.

Of note, Project B is almost complete, therefore, Project A, may go on hold. I'm not sure that the genre for Project A is right for me because I am struggling with getting into the groove of writing in that particular genre. OR it may be a genre that I put on hold and attempt to delve into later on.

Progress Status - Weekly Check-In, 7/29/12

This week's word count has been sparse; however, I'm still writing and have increased the word count by 6,174 words. (While I would have been thrilled to have accomplished this goal while working full-time plus overtime, since writing is now my real full-time job, I must increase production significantly to achieve my publication goals.)

My current First Draft progress, as it stands as of  7/28/12, is as follows: 



Project A, Novella:


Project B, Novel:


Novel in 30 Days (60,000 Words), through Day 16: