So far I've written 5,632 words of 7,500, and i haven't finished the second section. I have to say that participating in NaNoWriMo has helped me get my ass in gear and get writing instead of just doing endless research, but it's making me face the flaws in my work. Overall, today was very depressing. At best i would describe this first draft as 'skeletal' and almost totally devoid of emotional depth, because i just don't have the word-space to play with. It's driving me mad. I'm almost ready to hang up my keyboard, throw in the soggy towel and generally have a tantrum, but I'm too stubborn. Doesn't change the fact that I'm deeply dissatisfied with what i have. I'm sorry, J.T. but i don't know if i can write something worth reading within the word limit.
The other thing I've been thinking about is the form. i might have to have a play with it when i have my first draft down, 'cause I'm not sure it's working.
Now what do i do with the host of disgruntled characters and 'plot bunnies' that won't accept that they won't fit in the word limit no matter how hard they diet and are all busy throwing tantrums all over my head?
In conclusion, word limits were sent by the devil to piss me off. Good job Lucifer, it's working.
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Word limits, unfortunately, are part and parcel of the writer's life .... I think the key for your portfolio is to concentrate on one character's story (which you do in the section you showed me), and build up to one key event / moment of change / dawning of consciousness in that character's story.
Thanks, Jonathan
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