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January 15, 2015
Story Songs: Lonely Boy
A song I thought was unusual was Andrew Gold's "Lonely Boy," which reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1977.
I've always liked the piano-driven tune because it was so different from other pop songs from that era.
Gold, a multi-talented singer-songwriter, penned what appears to be a somewhat autobiographical tune about a boy who finds out that he's no longer an only child -- and has become a lonely child.
It begins:
"He was born on a summer day, 1951,And with a slap of a hand, he had landed as an only sonHis mother and father said what a lovely boyWe'll teach him what we learned, ah yes just what we learnedWe'll dress him up warmly and we'll send him to schoolIt'll teach him how to fight to be nobody's fool"
But two summers later, personal disaster strikes the boy as he learns that he has as sister. So his response is:
"Well he ran down the hall and he criedOh how could his parents have liedWhen they said he was an only sonHe thought he was the only one"
The boy leaves home when he's around 18, and later his sister becomes a mother. And the cycle begins:
"Well his sister grew up and she married a manHe gave her a son, ah yes a lovely sonThey dressed him up warmly, they sent him to schoolIt taught him how to fight to be nobody's fool"
Although Gold was born in the summer of 1951 and his sister in the summer of 1953, he said the song was not autobiographical and that he enjoyed a happy childhood, according to The Independent.
Gold is probably most remembered for "Thank You for Being a Friend," which was used as the theme song for the popular TV series, "The Golden Girls" from the 1980s.
Gold, who died in 2011 at the age of 59, should be given serious consideration induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But that's a post for another day.
"Lonely Boy" lyrics
Until the next time...
I've always liked the piano-driven tune because it was so different from other pop songs from that era.
Gold, a multi-talented singer-songwriter, penned what appears to be a somewhat autobiographical tune about a boy who finds out that he's no longer an only child -- and has become a lonely child.
It begins:
"He was born on a summer day, 1951,And with a slap of a hand, he had landed as an only sonHis mother and father said what a lovely boyWe'll teach him what we learned, ah yes just what we learnedWe'll dress him up warmly and we'll send him to schoolIt'll teach him how to fight to be nobody's fool"
But two summers later, personal disaster strikes the boy as he learns that he has as sister. So his response is:
"Well he ran down the hall and he criedOh how could his parents have liedWhen they said he was an only sonHe thought he was the only one"
The boy leaves home when he's around 18, and later his sister becomes a mother. And the cycle begins:
"Well his sister grew up and she married a manHe gave her a son, ah yes a lovely sonThey dressed him up warmly, they sent him to schoolIt taught him how to fight to be nobody's fool"
Although Gold was born in the summer of 1951 and his sister in the summer of 1953, he said the song was not autobiographical and that he enjoyed a happy childhood, according to The Independent.
Gold is probably most remembered for "Thank You for Being a Friend," which was used as the theme song for the popular TV series, "The Golden Girls" from the 1980s.Gold, who died in 2011 at the age of 59, should be given serious consideration induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But that's a post for another day.
"Lonely Boy" lyrics
Until the next time...
January 13, 2015
A New Family Member
My wife and I added a new member to our household--meet Belle.
Belle
Belle, we believe, is a Chorkie -- a Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix. She visited the vet yesterday for a checkup and distemper shot. She weighed 2 pounds, 12 ounces.
She's about seven or eight weeks ago. We'll celebrate her birthdays on Dec. 1.
As for her name, we chose it because our granddaughters -- Lily and Lola -- love the character in the Disney movie "Beauty and the Beast."
Besides loving dogs, we decided to take Belle because she's a rescue pup. A good friend was able to take 12 puppies from a person, and over a few hours, found them new homes.
Now we already have another dog -- Bailey -- also a Chorkie. And he came from the same home (we believe they might have the same dad). We've had him for two years and he's been a loving friend and companion. He's been a true stress reliever for me with his quiet and laid-back demeanor.
Belle and Bailey
But we felt that Bailey needed a canine friend so that's another big reason we decided to take Belle into our home.
There are times when Bailey seemed lonely. When we had to leave the house for whatever reasons, he appeared to be very unhappy about it. And he was always overjoyed when we returned.
Another thing that sealed the deal was a video (see below) I watched on YouTube about what a dog does when left at home while the owner goes to work. The owner attached a GoPro cam on the dog. Needless to say, the dog was fretful and upset until he returned. We wondered if Bailey had similar experiences when he was by himself.
Bailey was a bit unsure about Belle when she came into our home, but after three days, they are playing together, lying next to each other, and getting along just splendidly. It's a delight to watch them interact.
I believe Bailey and Belle are happy playmates. I know my wife and I are glad to have them in our lives (even though we have another round of puppy training).
My wife has a cup that's inscribed "Who Rescued Who?" There's some truth in those words.
Until the next time...
BelleBelle, we believe, is a Chorkie -- a Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix. She visited the vet yesterday for a checkup and distemper shot. She weighed 2 pounds, 12 ounces.
She's about seven or eight weeks ago. We'll celebrate her birthdays on Dec. 1.
As for her name, we chose it because our granddaughters -- Lily and Lola -- love the character in the Disney movie "Beauty and the Beast."
Besides loving dogs, we decided to take Belle because she's a rescue pup. A good friend was able to take 12 puppies from a person, and over a few hours, found them new homes.
Now we already have another dog -- Bailey -- also a Chorkie. And he came from the same home (we believe they might have the same dad). We've had him for two years and he's been a loving friend and companion. He's been a true stress reliever for me with his quiet and laid-back demeanor.
Belle and BaileyBut we felt that Bailey needed a canine friend so that's another big reason we decided to take Belle into our home.
There are times when Bailey seemed lonely. When we had to leave the house for whatever reasons, he appeared to be very unhappy about it. And he was always overjoyed when we returned.
Another thing that sealed the deal was a video (see below) I watched on YouTube about what a dog does when left at home while the owner goes to work. The owner attached a GoPro cam on the dog. Needless to say, the dog was fretful and upset until he returned. We wondered if Bailey had similar experiences when he was by himself.
Bailey was a bit unsure about Belle when she came into our home, but after three days, they are playing together, lying next to each other, and getting along just splendidly. It's a delight to watch them interact.
I believe Bailey and Belle are happy playmates. I know my wife and I are glad to have them in our lives (even though we have another round of puppy training).
My wife has a cup that's inscribed "Who Rescued Who?" There's some truth in those words.
Until the next time...
January 6, 2015
Crossing the Bridge
Back in 1979, German writer Michael Ende published the fantasy novel, "The Neverending Story," which was made into a movie five years later.
My current work-in-progress could be called the same at this point. It's not the same story as Mr. Ende's wonderful novel. It's that I've written about 70,000 words with no end in sight (maybe that should be the title -- "No End in Sight").
While watching a television program called "Kentucky Muse" on Kentucky Educational Television a few nights ago, there was a segment that featured author and friend Sheila Williams, of Newport, Ky.
Williams, who has written three popular novels, mentioned that a difficult part in the writing process is when you get to a certain point and needing a transition to finish the manuscript. She compared it to being on the edge of a canyon and needing a bridge to cross over to the other side.
That's the point I'm finding myself right now. I feel like I'm still stuck in the middle. I need to start finding something -- a bridge -- to turn the novel toward resolution. The only way to do that is to keep on writing until that I see that proverbial light at the end of the tunnel.
Bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver, who was raised in Kentucky, was quoted as saying that sometimes you don't find the beginning of a story until the 100th page of the manuscript. And that very well could be what has happened to me since I'm at a place miles away from where I started on Nov. 1.
As noted in an earlier post, I can see this work becoming a two- or three-part series. I guess I'll find out...one of these days.
There was a movie released in 2000 called "Wonder Boys," based on Michael Chabon's 1995 novel of the same name, and starring Michael Douglas. Douglas played a writer, Grady Tripp, who couldn't finish his second novel for various and sundry reasons.
I certainly don't want that to happen to me so I'll continue writing until I reach the end--wherever that may be.
Until the next time...
My current work-in-progress could be called the same at this point. It's not the same story as Mr. Ende's wonderful novel. It's that I've written about 70,000 words with no end in sight (maybe that should be the title -- "No End in Sight").
While watching a television program called "Kentucky Muse" on Kentucky Educational Television a few nights ago, there was a segment that featured author and friend Sheila Williams, of Newport, Ky.
Williams, who has written three popular novels, mentioned that a difficult part in the writing process is when you get to a certain point and needing a transition to finish the manuscript. She compared it to being on the edge of a canyon and needing a bridge to cross over to the other side.
That's the point I'm finding myself right now. I feel like I'm still stuck in the middle. I need to start finding something -- a bridge -- to turn the novel toward resolution. The only way to do that is to keep on writing until that I see that proverbial light at the end of the tunnel.
Bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver, who was raised in Kentucky, was quoted as saying that sometimes you don't find the beginning of a story until the 100th page of the manuscript. And that very well could be what has happened to me since I'm at a place miles away from where I started on Nov. 1.
As noted in an earlier post, I can see this work becoming a two- or three-part series. I guess I'll find out...one of these days.
There was a movie released in 2000 called "Wonder Boys," based on Michael Chabon's 1995 novel of the same name, and starring Michael Douglas. Douglas played a writer, Grady Tripp, who couldn't finish his second novel for various and sundry reasons.
I certainly don't want that to happen to me so I'll continue writing until I reach the end--wherever that may be.
Until the next time...
December 31, 2014
Another Year, A New Year
Today is the last day of 2014; tomorrow is the first day of 2015.
It's only a matter of a second separating the two years. As a matter of fact, it's already 2015 on the other side of the Earth (so here's a belated Happy New Year to you!).
I don't get too wrapped up about a new year. I don't stay up and watch the ball drop at Times Square in New York on TV. I don't go to the neighborhood watering hole and celebrate the beginning of a new year with friends and strangers. Truth be told, I'll probably read and be in bed around 9:30 p.m.
I don't make any New Year's resolutions. I try to live each day as it comes. I do have goals but they aren't mandated to begin on the first day of the year.
Some of my goals include:Finish a manuscript for a new novelPublish another short story collectionEdit a friend's book so he can publish it in a few monthsTravel to foreign landsLose weightEat healthyExercise regularlyStay in touch with old friendsMake new friendsBe a good friendSpend more time with familyLearn something new in the arts I'm sure I won't realize all of them. But I may reach some other goals along the way that may be more satisfying and enriching to me.
While I think it's important to think about the future, I believe it's equally important to live in the present. We're not guaranteed a future, especially those in my age group.
And when I focus on the future, I want it to be primarily for my children, grandchildren and others -- socially, environmentally, and spiritually. I want a better world for them.
Wishing everyone a year of peace, love, and kindness in 2015.
Until the next time...
It's only a matter of a second separating the two years. As a matter of fact, it's already 2015 on the other side of the Earth (so here's a belated Happy New Year to you!).
I don't get too wrapped up about a new year. I don't stay up and watch the ball drop at Times Square in New York on TV. I don't go to the neighborhood watering hole and celebrate the beginning of a new year with friends and strangers. Truth be told, I'll probably read and be in bed around 9:30 p.m.
I don't make any New Year's resolutions. I try to live each day as it comes. I do have goals but they aren't mandated to begin on the first day of the year.
Some of my goals include:Finish a manuscript for a new novelPublish another short story collectionEdit a friend's book so he can publish it in a few monthsTravel to foreign landsLose weightEat healthyExercise regularlyStay in touch with old friendsMake new friendsBe a good friendSpend more time with familyLearn something new in the arts I'm sure I won't realize all of them. But I may reach some other goals along the way that may be more satisfying and enriching to me.
While I think it's important to think about the future, I believe it's equally important to live in the present. We're not guaranteed a future, especially those in my age group.
And when I focus on the future, I want it to be primarily for my children, grandchildren and others -- socially, environmentally, and spiritually. I want a better world for them.
Wishing everyone a year of peace, love, and kindness in 2015.
Until the next time...
December 22, 2014
Post NaNoWriMo Part II
Although National Novel Writing Month ended 22 days ago, I'm still working on my manuscript.
I've written nearly 64,000 words and the end is still not in sight. As the manuscript develops and expands, it's beginning to look more like a two- or three-book serial. That's fine with me because I like my characters and their story lines.
An author at the Kentucky Book Fair in November told me that many writers are moving toward series. I know authors such as Nora Roberts have been very successful with them.
Several readers have asked me if I had planned to do that with my previous titles. It was never my intention to do that but that is certainly a possibility if the muse inspires me to go back to those stories.
And I must confess that I broke my string of writing every day at 50. You can blame my wife because of some honey-do's connected with Christmas shopping. I'll keep those in my memory bank for future stories.
I'll be writing through the holidays and beyond because that's the only way to reach the end. And that's the ultimate goal.
Until the next time....
I've written nearly 64,000 words and the end is still not in sight. As the manuscript develops and expands, it's beginning to look more like a two- or three-book serial. That's fine with me because I like my characters and their story lines.
An author at the Kentucky Book Fair in November told me that many writers are moving toward series. I know authors such as Nora Roberts have been very successful with them.
Several readers have asked me if I had planned to do that with my previous titles. It was never my intention to do that but that is certainly a possibility if the muse inspires me to go back to those stories.
And I must confess that I broke my string of writing every day at 50. You can blame my wife because of some honey-do's connected with Christmas shopping. I'll keep those in my memory bank for future stories.
I'll be writing through the holidays and beyond because that's the only way to reach the end. And that's the ultimate goal.
Until the next time....
December 16, 2014
Story Songs: Nashville Cats
Several years ago while getting a haircut (back when my hair was long), a barber told me about his son and a girl having music aspirations as a folk-singing duo.
He said they spent some time in Los Angeles, playing various small clubs and honing their skills. Then they decided to move to Nashville, believing they were ready to hit the big time.
If anything, they hit a big wall. The barber said they couldn't believe the singing talent and musicianship they encountered in Music City. I'm not sure what happened to them; perhaps they returned to California.
The story reminds me of the great song by the Lovin' Spoonful -- "Nashville Cats" -- which celebrates the guitarists who can play "twice as better than I will."Written by the multi-talented John B. Sebastian, it peaked at No. 8 in 1966. It was on the "Hums" album that also included the hits "Summer in the City" and "You and Me and Rain on the Roof."
The song opens with the chorus:
"Nashville cats, play clean as country waterNashville cats, play wild as mountain dewNashville cats, been playin' since they's babiesNashville cats, get work before they're two"
The Lovin' SpoonfulSebastian apparently held Nashville musicians in high esteem. According to one account, the song developed after the group was in Nashville for a concert, and while sitting at a bar, were blown away by the guitar artistry of Danny Gatton.
Among the clever lines in the song:
"Well, there's thirteen hundred and fifty twoGuitar pickers in NashvilleAnd they can pick more notes than the number of antsOn a Tennessee ant hill"'
And closes:
"Because it's custom made for any mothers sonTo be a guitar picker in NashvilleAnd I sure am glad I got a chance to say a word aboutThe music and the mothers from Nashville"
The song makes a reference to "yellow sun record from Nashville" but Sun Records was located in Memphis. But, no doubt, you could purchase Sun Records in Nashville.
As for the Lovin' Spoonful, they recorded numerous other hits such as "Do You Believe in Magic," "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice," "Daydream" and "Darling Be Home Soon." They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. And Sebastian earned a spot in the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2008.
"Nashville Cats" lyrics
Until the next time...
December 10, 2014
Spotlight on Cher
There are some musical artists who are so successful that you tend to overlook their accomplishments.
CherFor example, Cher.
Since becoming a singer in the 1960s, Cher has four No. 1 songs as a solo artist and one that reached the top of the Billboard charts when she was with hubby, Sonny, as Sonny & Cher.
Cher, a lovely, multi-talented 68-year-old, has sold more than 110 million records worldwide, ranking as one of the top-selling female artists of all time.
Among her 22 charted Top 40 tunes as a solo artist include these chart-topppers: "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" in 1971, "Half-Breed" in 1973, "Dark Lady" in 1973, and "Believe" in 1998.
And with Sonny, they had 10 Top 40 hits including the No. 1 "I Got You Babe" in 1965, the song that truly launched her singing career.
Cher is as an Grammy Award-winning singer ("Believe" in 2000), Academy Award-winning actress ("Moonstruck" in 1988) and Emmy Award-winning performer ("Cher: The Farewell Tour" in 2003). She also won a Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actress ("Silkwood" in 1984).
For some reason, Cher isn't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In an Entertainment Weekly story in 2010, she thought it was kind of "rude" because of Sonny's accomplishments as a writer and producer.
I believe Cher is being a bit self-effacing because she can stand on her own accomplishments as a singer. I think she paved the way for other women singers such as Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Lady Gaga, and many more who also mixed music with fashion statements.
Some of the women in the Rock Hall are Madonna, Donna Summer, Dusty Springfield, Janis Joplin, Patti Smith, and Alice Cooper (just kidding!).
Isn't it about time for Cher?
Now a few videos of her No. 1 songs to enjoy:
And my personal favorite, which reached No. 3 in 1989:
Until the next time...
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CherFor example, Cher.Since becoming a singer in the 1960s, Cher has four No. 1 songs as a solo artist and one that reached the top of the Billboard charts when she was with hubby, Sonny, as Sonny & Cher.
Cher, a lovely, multi-talented 68-year-old, has sold more than 110 million records worldwide, ranking as one of the top-selling female artists of all time.
Among her 22 charted Top 40 tunes as a solo artist include these chart-topppers: "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" in 1971, "Half-Breed" in 1973, "Dark Lady" in 1973, and "Believe" in 1998.
And with Sonny, they had 10 Top 40 hits including the No. 1 "I Got You Babe" in 1965, the song that truly launched her singing career.
Cher is as an Grammy Award-winning singer ("Believe" in 2000), Academy Award-winning actress ("Moonstruck" in 1988) and Emmy Award-winning performer ("Cher: The Farewell Tour" in 2003). She also won a Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actress ("Silkwood" in 1984).
For some reason, Cher isn't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In an Entertainment Weekly story in 2010, she thought it was kind of "rude" because of Sonny's accomplishments as a writer and producer.
I believe Cher is being a bit self-effacing because she can stand on her own accomplishments as a singer. I think she paved the way for other women singers such as Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Lady Gaga, and many more who also mixed music with fashion statements.
Some of the women in the Rock Hall are Madonna, Donna Summer, Dusty Springfield, Janis Joplin, Patti Smith, and Alice Cooper (just kidding!).
Isn't it about time for Cher?
Now a few videos of her No. 1 songs to enjoy:
And my personal favorite, which reached No. 3 in 1989:
Until the next time...
December 8, 2014
Post NaNoWriMo
It's been more than a week since National Novel Writing Month ended. So what have I been doing in the meantime?
Writing.
I've been at the keyboard everyday since completing NaNoWriMo. While not writing at the same pace (1,674 words a day), I'm still making progress on my work-in-progress. I'm at the 55k mark -- producing about 750 words a day.
I was recently asked by a friend how many more words until the manuscript is finished. I told her I didn't have a clue. I won't know until the story reaches the end. My characters will tell me.
I've previously mentioned in this blog that it will probably be in the 80k range. My previous adult novels have been as few as 75k words (The Touch) to as many as 101k (Foolish Is The Heart).
My subjective and totally unscientific view is that most readers prefer novels to be about 85k, give or take 10k. I base most of that on my preferences. Time is important to me and I'd rather invest time reading two or more books rather than one long one (I'm referring to the 150k-plus opuses).
Of course there are exceptions to this (for me, it's biographies) but I generally find that longer works are somewhat inflated and don't hold my attention, for the most part, from beginning to end.
Some publishers and self-published authors suggest breaking up long works into serials. That's a great marketing ploy if you can satisfy readers and keep them coming back for more.
One of novelist Elmore Leonard's rules of writing was to leave out the parts that people skip. He was a master at pace and keeping the story moving along and holding the reader's interest. James Patterson is another author who doesn't waste words.
I try to keep that in mind when I'm writing, and especially during the rewrite and edit phase. And that's also something I do when reading. If it's not pertinent to the story, then I speed through it. I sometimes believe writers are trying to satisfy themselves rather than readers when their works become wordy.
I'll let you know once I reach the end of the manuscript. It may take days, weeks, perhaps even months (I certainly hope not) to finish. I'll continue pounding away at the computer each day -- one word at a time until the story is finished.
Until the next time...
Writing.
I've been at the keyboard everyday since completing NaNoWriMo. While not writing at the same pace (1,674 words a day), I'm still making progress on my work-in-progress. I'm at the 55k mark -- producing about 750 words a day. I was recently asked by a friend how many more words until the manuscript is finished. I told her I didn't have a clue. I won't know until the story reaches the end. My characters will tell me.
I've previously mentioned in this blog that it will probably be in the 80k range. My previous adult novels have been as few as 75k words (The Touch) to as many as 101k (Foolish Is The Heart).
My subjective and totally unscientific view is that most readers prefer novels to be about 85k, give or take 10k. I base most of that on my preferences. Time is important to me and I'd rather invest time reading two or more books rather than one long one (I'm referring to the 150k-plus opuses).
Of course there are exceptions to this (for me, it's biographies) but I generally find that longer works are somewhat inflated and don't hold my attention, for the most part, from beginning to end.
Some publishers and self-published authors suggest breaking up long works into serials. That's a great marketing ploy if you can satisfy readers and keep them coming back for more.
One of novelist Elmore Leonard's rules of writing was to leave out the parts that people skip. He was a master at pace and keeping the story moving along and holding the reader's interest. James Patterson is another author who doesn't waste words.
I try to keep that in mind when I'm writing, and especially during the rewrite and edit phase. And that's also something I do when reading. If it's not pertinent to the story, then I speed through it. I sometimes believe writers are trying to satisfy themselves rather than readers when their works become wordy.
I'll let you know once I reach the end of the manuscript. It may take days, weeks, perhaps even months (I certainly hope not) to finish. I'll continue pounding away at the computer each day -- one word at a time until the story is finished.
Until the next time...
November 30, 2014
NaNoWriMo -- Finished (Almost)
I topped the 50,000-word goal on the last day of National Novel Writing Month.
I wrote 50,241 words over the 30-day marathon. It feels good to reach that level. My average was 1,674 words a day.
While I was able to produce more than 50k words, I'm still working on a first draft. This manuscript is probably two-thirds of the way finished, but it's a good start.
There's still a lot of work to be done to fill in holes, develop characters, and stay focused on the overall story.
Then comes the hard part of writing -- the rewrite. It's almost like starting over, except that I'm not working with blank pages. It's the long process to polish sentences, further develop characters, show rather than tell, improve dialogue, and much more.
I'll be posting more about that process after I finish the first draft.
As for the work-in-progress, in case you're wondering, it will fall under the boomer-lit category. More about that later.
But, for the moment, I'm glad that I've reached the NaNoWriMo summit even though I have higher mountains to climb.
Until the next time...
I wrote 50,241 words over the 30-day marathon. It feels good to reach that level. My average was 1,674 words a day.
While I was able to produce more than 50k words, I'm still working on a first draft. This manuscript is probably two-thirds of the way finished, but it's a good start.
There's still a lot of work to be done to fill in holes, develop characters, and stay focused on the overall story.
Then comes the hard part of writing -- the rewrite. It's almost like starting over, except that I'm not working with blank pages. It's the long process to polish sentences, further develop characters, show rather than tell, improve dialogue, and much more.
I'll be posting more about that process after I finish the first draft.
As for the work-in-progress, in case you're wondering, it will fall under the boomer-lit category. More about that later.
But, for the moment, I'm glad that I've reached the NaNoWriMo summit even though I have higher mountains to climb.
Until the next time...
November 28, 2014
NaNoWriMo -- Week Four
We're entering the final two days in the National Novel Writing Month marathon.
I shouldn't have any problem reaching the 50,000-word goal.
Here are my stats through Nov. 28:
Total words written: 47,303
Average per day: 1,689 (average for person to reach 50k is 1,667)
Words remaining: 2,697
While I'm pleased with my output and effort, I know I'll have to continue at the same pace for several more weeks to turn this opus into a novel. As stated before, it will probably take 80k or so words to tell the story I want to tell.
The story has pretty much stayed on course although I have strayed on occasion. That's typical for me, and probably for many other writers as well, as characters develop and sub-plots emerge and submerge.
More changes will occur during the edits and rewrites.
I'll post another update in two days on my final word count. I hope other NaNoWriMoers are nearing the 50k goal as well.
Until the next time....
I shouldn't have any problem reaching the 50,000-word goal. Here are my stats through Nov. 28:
Total words written: 47,303
Average per day: 1,689 (average for person to reach 50k is 1,667)
Words remaining: 2,697
While I'm pleased with my output and effort, I know I'll have to continue at the same pace for several more weeks to turn this opus into a novel. As stated before, it will probably take 80k or so words to tell the story I want to tell.
The story has pretty much stayed on course although I have strayed on occasion. That's typical for me, and probably for many other writers as well, as characters develop and sub-plots emerge and submerge.
More changes will occur during the edits and rewrites.
I'll post another update in two days on my final word count. I hope other NaNoWriMoers are nearing the 50k goal as well.
Until the next time....
