Almost going backward

13272 / 65000 words. 20% done!

Judging from the pathetic progress between yesterday and today, it looks as if I didn't work very hard today. But my first note from my editor suggested I tighten the first three chapters and eliminate one scene. So I did lots of cutting today, which is why it doesn't look like I made much progress. But I did.

I also did some research into mixed martial arts and cage fighting. I even went to Borders (it's closing soon, sniff sniff) and bought an MMA magazine. ...