300 words a day...

[julesjones]

I don't like writing a story out of order, but needs must. I've been *stuck* on the last segment of the Lord and Master sequel set for the last month. I know what the plot is, but I can't quite get a handle on writing it, partly because the villain is still cardboard. He's a jerk, but right now he's an unbelievable jerk, to me at least. So I've given in, and started writing the scene where Steven has removed himself from the temptation to take a swing at Brother-in-law-from-hell, but is still Not Dealing Well with being trapped at a family New Year's Eve party. 350 words last night, 300 before lunch today, so I think I'm just going to have keep writing this chunk and see if that gets me into the flow enough that I can go back and fill in the rest.

I could submit just the two finished stories if I really had to, because together they're over the minimum word count for Loose Id novellas. But I'm going to keep wrestling with this one for a while, because I planned the trio as a story arc, and there are hooks for the third in the first two; plus an overall resolution for the arc in the third, even though the first two work as standalones.

Meh. I'll get over it in a few days, but there are times when I wonder why I bother, and this is one of them. I should go and read one of those books I bought yesterday.

Comments

[growlycub.livejournal.com]

You know I'm most eagerly awaiting more of Mark and Steven, but I will (kinda) happily wait if that means more words in the end... :)

I'm sending happy writer's vibes your way and am merrily recommending L&M even to my most 'straight' romance-reading friends.

One of them told me yesterday that considering how picky I am, my recommendations must be good... :)

[julesjones]

Thanks. :-) Word of mouth means a lot when you're epublished.

Another 500 words last night, and then 500 this morning, so it does seem to have helped to start in the middle of the story. I'll try finishing this scene and then going back to the opening scene.