Petra Released has begun. I’m 4200 words in. Here’s a graphic to make it all official-like:
I had hoped to make 5K this week, but life intervened, as it is wont to do. I’ll cut myself some slack, given that I’m on track to make my monthly word goal.
Man, I have to tell you that I was really scared to start. All the usual stuff, you know: Can I do it again? Was the last time just a fluke? Do I know enough about this one? And will anyone even care? So it was with some relief that I was able to produce some fresh copy.
And there is still so much out there I don’t know. Simple example: In chapter one, I introduced a new character who is going to be very important to the story later. I just don’t know how she’ll be important. I don’t know what she’s going to do. I only have faith that I’ll find out when I get there.
Ah, fear and arrogance–the writer’s constant companions. Acquaintances of mine from way back, doncha know.
Already, I find myself thinking of stuff I’ll need to change. This bit is too expository, that bit is way too talky. But no, we’re doing it just like last time, with no looking back until it’s done. That’s a bit of a relief, too. Sorry, no time for self-doubt here; I’ve a novel to write.
No updates for Write Club, but the prize money from WotF came today. Woo-hoo!
Onward . . .
