I once went on a writing binge and (believe it or not) wrote a 120,000 novel in three weeks, 22 days actually. And that really took it out of me. But fortunately it was a sequel with two years of development, an intensely detailed outline, and about 30 pages of notes. So, if you did this with any less, I have the deepest respect for you.
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Wow... I wonder if I can match that? I can only try, lol, but I don't have enough free time from the grudges of everyday life to be able to do that, let alone 1000 words! I'll try though Posts: 384 | Registered: Oct 2005
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Leigh, I recommend everyone try it just once.
But I'll never do it again :P
I'm confident that 1,000 to 2,500 daily is a good range for me.
But think-- 1,000 words per day, even with weekends off, is 2.5 books per year. 2,500 per day, weekends off, is just over 6 books per year.
A good, solid habit of writing a couple pages every day can make a big difference. That's the biggest thing I've learned from this. Just do it.
I learned to disconnect my internet before I write. I learned to set a time that I start, and to just open the document and start writing. Once I start, I'm fine. Starting is the hard part.
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"I learned to disconnect my internet before I write. I learned to set a time that I start, and to just open the document and start writing. Once I start, I'm fine. Starting is the hard part. "
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Why should two silly words like THE END stop you? I've written thousands of words past them. Of course it was a joke ending.
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I found the same thing as you've described:
>>>> A good, solid habit of writing a couple pages every day can make a big difference. That's the biggest thing I've learned from this. Just do it.
>>>> I learned to disconnect my internet before I write. I learned to set a time that I start, and to just open the document and start writing. Once I start, I'm fine. Starting is the hard part.
Every time I start writing a new novel, I find the prospect daunting, I surf the Internet, chat, clean my office, do piles of laundry. But then, if I just sit down at my computer and write for at least a solid 1-1/2 to 2 hours at least 4 or 5 days each week, I soon have a new novel. I'm writing a science fiction novel now that I'm finally really into; but I had to go through that stage of just making myself avoid distractions and sit down and write. I'm hoping to complete the novel by Spring.
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Now give yourself a pat on the back and a few days break... atleast is what i did...
But then, if I just sit down at my computer and write for at least a solid 1-1/2 to 2 hours at least 4 or 5 days each week, I soon have a new novel. I'm writing a science fiction novel now that I'm finally really into; but I had to go through that stage of just making myself avoid distractions and sit down and write. I'm hoping to complete the novel by Spring. 
