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Diary Of Being Writer; Week 58
This week I have mostly been writing short stories.
Tuesday 9th of AprilOkay so after the last two slightly disappointing although not entirely unproductive weeks I want to crank out some words today. Remember back when I was sitting down each day and getting into the thousands? I would like to see some of that today thanks.
It is so satisfying seeing the word count climb, when you are editing the satisfaction comes from cutting the word count which isn’t the same.
The coffee is poured.
Hang on, I just need some socks my feet are cold.
Okay, coffee and socks, ready to go.
Will you look at that, not even 10 am, and I have written 1206 words.
Time to go and exercise and then have a look at what I wrote.
I have ended up with a short story of 2948 words. It isn’t perfect, but it is my first go so I will give myself a break.
Until tomorrow when I will have to go and look at it again and try and improve it. Especially the ‘he said, she said’ bits.
‘Conversation is hard’ I sighed.
Wednesday 10th
So many good intentions this morning but just finding it hard to focus and get going. Morning pages are done and…
