Posted by Mark Alders on Thursday, November 19, 2009
Under: NaNoWriMo
Just a quick update for my NaNo adventures of this rather hectic month.
It seems real life, my hayfever, and everything else is trying to interfere with my NaNo progress this week. Sure, I'm still on target, but hey, it's been a tough battle this week, let me tell you.
I have planted down 33500 words or so, which is where I should be, but that's only because I was a little bit ahead of my word count. I haven't written any new words for a couple of days. *sigh* As I said, it's not for the lack of wanting. Work has been the worst. Why is it real life decides to make itself known in a big way when my muse wants me to sit at the computer and write
Oh, well. Still on target as I say. I have to plant about 3000 words down by the end of the day to stay on target. We shall see.
At least my story is holding together nicely. It may need some tinkering (what story doesn't?) but I think the foundation of it all is pretty sound.
I am Mark Alders, writer, intactivist, post office worker, and all round nice guy...except when someone steals my chocolate! I am a proud Australian, and as such use different spellings and have some weird phrases, too. Hey, perhaps that's why I write some damn weird shit!
I can't change who I am.
So when you read one of my books, enjoy the ride, but please don't say I can't spell. I spell how I damn well feel like it! LOL Naw seriously, I spell like an Aussie...do forgive me because we are a breed unto ourselves. Where else can a place have 11 registered public holidays and no one has any idea what they are for except to have a BBQ and down some beers!
If you do find a genuine error in my work, please let me know so I can speak with my editor...also, as an addition to that, offer chocolates as well. Lots of chocolates.
*hugs*
Mark