Transcribing Update

[xakara]

Hello Lovelies, 

I'm having editing issues as I transcribe. Considering that writing longhand is slowing me down as it is, I think I should have the temptation to edit out of my head by the end of the coming weekend. 

I'm not too terribly behind. So far I'm at just over 6k and if I can stop cutting stuff I should make it to about 8k, putting me four thousand under goal for this far into NaNo. If that estimation is right I'm doing darn well for writing longhand (and tossing bits willy nilly). I'll up my daily goal  2250 to catch up on that four thousand I'm behind without having to stress too much over it.

I like where the story is going but there's the temptation to switch to another one that came to mind. Since I'd still have to finish The Forgiven regardless, it's easier to resist the temptation to start from scratch and put Forgiven for another time. I think the temptation came up because the other story would be finished at about 65k so I'd be almost done by the time NaNo is over. The Forgiven on the other hand will likely come in at about 100K if not 110K so I know how much will be left to go after NaNo. Again though, more reason not to stop now. 

I've changed from 3rd to 1st, back to 3rd and finally ended at two separate 1st person narratives. One voice is current while the other is angelic interlude of the time before, so it works thus far. If it stops working, hey, I'll just change it again. I mean, why not right? At this point anything goes.

Okay, time to stop to stalling and get back to the transcription so I can pick up the writing and not fall further behind. I've got Thursday Thirteen to do later which will be distraction enough. 

Catch up with you in the not too long. 

Transcription Ramble Done

~X

Comments

[moon-chylde.livejournal.com]

Only you would consider switching during NaNo. LOL

And that's probably not true but it doesn't surprise me that you're dealing with it.

POV has been my personal hurdle. First or third, first or third, first or third. Drive myself crazy.

Anyway.

Have some more ((ALL PURPOSE VIBES)) for all your ills and good writing.

[xakara.livejournal.com]

All Purpose Vibes...I like it! I need to stock up on those. *nod*

And POV will always be an issue when the story has as many elements as the one you're working with. But I say pick one and run with it until it doesn't work anymore. Hopefully it'll stay with you all the way through.

~X

[moon-chylde.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I've finally worked that out. Third person is the way to go. I've never written Erin first, and it would feel weird to do so. I'll keep it kind of like the HP books. Third person but basically from the POV of the main character, with exceptions of course.

Next hurdle and hardest will be tense. I've always written her present tense. Switching to past is going to be rough cuz present tense just feels natural to me.

[sroit.livejournal.com]

Are you writing a story? COOL.

[xakara.livejournal.com]

Yes, as TT already gave away, I'm writing The Forgiven for NaNo.

50K will put me at halfway done come the end of November.

~X

[sroit.livejournal.com]

I knew you were. Previous comment was for moon chylde, there. hehehe.

[xakara.livejournal.com]

Color me exhausted, I misread completely. :)

I didn't notice it was a reply rather than a comment.

[moondancerdrake.livejournal.com]

*shakes head* You want to do WHAT in the middle of Nano? *sigh*

I have faith in you, my sister. Do whatever you need to, in the end you will birth something amazing. It's your gift.

*hug*

[xakara.livejournal.com]

The temptation is strong, but I'm backing off the switch and trying to talk myself out of writing both for November. The month is supposed to be about NaNo and edits for Shifting Passions, that's it and I'll stick to it...

Mostly.

*grin*

~X

From Carrie http://lovelysalome.blogspot.com

[carrielofty.livejournal.com]

You write out longhand? Consider buying a Fly Fusion (made by LeapFrog and available thru Amazon). I got mine earlier this week and LOVE LOVE LOVE it. It's not perfect, but it has done wonders for my output.

Re: From Carrie http://lovelysalome.blogspot.com

[xakara.livejournal.com]

I just checked it out and it looks awesome. Thanks for the recommendation.

Did you get the notebook too?

~X