That famous line haunts me each day now as I push myself to meet my daily writing goals. It seems like each day there are things, both large and small, that try and sabotage my writing time. But it’s like anything, if it’s important to me I won’t let anything get in the way. So, here I am on day three of this new journey already wondering if I’ve got enough words in me today to meet my 1500 word goal. So here are some thoughts already rolling around in my head about what I’ve written so far.
The main character in the story is beginning to emerge more as her own person and less of a blending of the three or four people she started out to be. I’m already second guessing my plan of making her a violin player instead of a girl who loves to sing. If she is a singer, I can go with my original plan, but if she’s a violin player it makes the relationship between her and her new best friend had less tension as they go along. If I change it now it will be better than if I wait since I’m not too far in to make a substantial change. The other temptation is to continue writing from this angle and see where the story naturally goes rather than force it into a semi autobiographical account.
Today’s goal is to get more words down. I don’t think I’m up to reworking anything just yet until I get some more thoughts and scenes down. I like how this girl is taking form, even though she’s a bit different than what I’d originally planned.
Here’s to all you folks out there trying to stick to your own New Year’s plan…don’t worry about the mice or the men and just do what you set out to do. That’s what I’m doing today even though it isn’t as easy as it was yesterday! Happy writing.
