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WELCOME TO ALL those plucky writers who are participating this week!
This is the place to post your check-ins for Wed, Nov 20 and/or Saturday, Nov 23.
If you’re participating from overseas, feel free to start according to your own time zone. This check-in page is posted the day before the event so you can. 🙂
DON’T FORGET TO TAKE REGULAR BREAKS!
You’ll regret it later (when you’re feeling fried) if you don’t take regular breaks. Even if you’re on fire with your writing, take your scheduled breaks.
Every two hours is recommended. Breaks are also for posting check-ins.
WHAT SHOULD YOU POST FOR YOUR CHECK-INS?
TIP: If you don’t see your comment right away after posting, try refreshing your screen.
1. You can mention your word count if you want to. If you’d rather not, please comment about your progress thus far.
2. You can also describe what you’re working on.
3. Feel free to mention how you’re feeling and how the day is going for you.
4. It’s always fun to hear what people are drinking, snacking on or listening to.
DON’T FORGET TO log out of forums, Facebook, Twitter, email, etc.
Go gettum, Tigers! – Milli
Good morning from the South Coast of the UK, Sunny Saltdean to be exact.
It’s been a while since I did one of these awesome days and I’m extremely happy to be here as I find them so productive.
Coffee in hand, my daily schedule ahead and ideally I want to do the final edit on one chapter and finish a first draft of another.
I’m using the Pomodoro technique and EFT to keep me on track.
Well, here I go!
Kate
Twitter: millivrstravels
Kate! SO awesome to see you here again. I’m glad the 10K Day makes you happy. 🙂
I’ve got 30 minutes before I head to teach for the day. I’m sure I can get at least 1K knocked out (I’m doing 5K for the day). I’ll let you know 🙂
Managed to get 2,020 words in about 35 minutes. Not bad! I’ll be back during my lunch time to add more. Good luck to all you participating today!
Twitter: millivrstravels
Goodonya, Beth. 2020 in 35 minutes is an amazing writing pace. 😀 See you back here at lunch time!
Twitter: cjtreggett
Hi everyone,
I’m in eastern Canada and have 650 words written so far with as I try and shake the cobwebs out of my brain with my first cup of coffee.
Looking forward to a fun and prolific 10K day. Happy writing to all 🙂
Twitter: millivrstravels
Good Morning, Carole in Canada 😀
I’m doing the same cobweb exercise. So very pleased to know you are at your desk doing the 10K with us.
xo
Well, I’ve edited the chapter (4,800) and sent it off. Hurrah!
Now it’s time to tackle this next one.
Hope you are all doing well!
Twitter: millivrstravels
Awesome progress, Kate!!
Twitter: millivrstravels
Hi Kate,
How did you go yesterday with the first draft of the new chapter?
Twitter: lorigg
Checking in from frigid Saskatchewan. The -30 windchills are perfect for an indoor day of writing as there are no temptations to go outside unless I have to. I started the day with some journal writing and moved on to the first draft of a blog post. Then paused to write a to do list so I can stop worrying about forgetting things and just write. I estimate I am at about 1100 words so far today. Time to grab a cup of hot tea and a quick photo to go with the blog post before I pick up the pen again.
Twitter: millivrstravels
Lori,
Thanks for joining us from Saskatchewan. I didn’t realize that’s where you live. I would love to have you do a blog post about Saskatchewan for Milliver’s Travels sometime if you think that would be fun.
1100 words sounds vigorous for early on a frigid day. And the To-Do list to empty your brain is very smart.
Enjoy your morning of writing. 🙂
Twitter: lorigg
I’ll take a look at Milliver’s Travels and consider it. I’ve been meaning to read some artciles there again.
Twitter: millivrstravels
Sitting here with the dregs of my coffee just chilling out a little before I start. I’ve got a list of things I want to work on (some minor, one major) but not yet. It’s been a very busy week and this is the first Me Moment I’ve had just to gather my thoughts.
Twitter: lorigg
second stretch was technical writing as I have a training presentation on Saturday. Another 500 words or so and an item off the to do list. Later today i’ll work on a longer training piece I need to present but next I want to work on a creative piece. Using the early break to mentally change gears.
Twitter: cjtreggett
I’ve had a pretty productive morning here. I’m up to 1721 words so far (journal writing and then a few freewrites in fictional characters’ POVs). To be continued for sure a bit later. Right now I gotta skidaddle and go meet an old friend for lunch who is in town for the day 🙂
Keep on truckin’ my writing buddies 🙂
Twitter: millivrstravels
1,000 words of journaling by hand and I’m feeling much more grounded and relaxed. I like this feeling.
Twitter: millivrstravels
Switched to the keyboard to develop a kernel of an idea for a new screenplay. The idea started out being a little trite but out of the blue I hit an amazing brainstorming zone where the story developed into something more unique.
Got 1,203 words of pure fun out of that, for a total of 2,203 so far. 😀 Feeling very happy with my day so far.
I’m going to take a break and have some breakfast.
Twitter: wordstrumpet
I’m not doing the 10K day today but I just wanted to let you all know that I’m with you in spirit and cheering you all on!
Twitter: millivrstravels
Charlotte! How fun that you stopped by. Thank you for the cheering. It’s an extra piece of wonderful to know that you’re here with us in spirit. 🙂
Twitter: millivrstravels
Am I the only one here now? 🙂
I’m having a blast with the treatment for my screenplay. 4,111 words.
Off to take another break. I think I’ll take a shower (I’m still in my jammies – lost track of time today). A shower always stimulates the flow of ideas.
Twitter: cjtreggett
Wowee, zowee, Milli that word count is…magica! 🙂 Way to go!
I was gone for several hours but you all weren’t far from my thoughts today.
Twitter: millivrstravels
Hello my Magica friend. Glad you’re back. 😀
Twitter: lorigg
I got inot a piece of writing and lost the afternoon. It started off feeling forced since I have not stretched my creative muscles into fiction writing for quite a few months then moved into some fun writing where I didn’t want to stop to welcome the girls home from school. It will need much editing but it stretched the muscles. Since I write long hand all word counts are estimates sitting at around 2600 words for the day and an hour and a half left to write before the evening events take over.
Twitter: millivrstravels
That sounds wonderful, Lori. 2600 longhand words is terrific! I love it when the inspiration and the fun takes over, even if you start off a bit stilted. That “can’t tear myself away” feeling is precious too. Best of luck with your remaining time today. 🙂
Twitter: millivrstravels
I made it to 5,055. It’s one of those fun-to-write stories where the word count comes so easy it almost feels like cheating. And it has made me very HUNGRY! Off to grab a snack. Back for more when I feel refreshed.
Twitter: cjtreggett
I just got back from my outing. My friend was 45 minutes late for our lunch date! I’ve known her since we were 17 and trust me, some things haven’t changed 😀 I got another 550 words written while waiting for her in the restaurant though(bringing my tally up to 2,271. Got stuck right in the thick of several waves of rush hour traffic all the way back home and I need to re-group and give my poor neglected kitty cat (not lol) some attention in front of a warm fire before getting more writing done.
Twitter: millivrstravels
Awesome that you used the waiting time in the restaurant to get some writing done. 😀 Enjoy your kitty cat and warm fire. I’ll still be here when you get back. It’s only 4 p.m. here in Taos. I’m planning on continuing into the evening, for as long as I have the energy and desire for it.
Twitter: cjtreggett
Thanks! I had to break in my new portable keyboard for my tablet that I got for a birthday prezzie. Works really well 🙂
Twitter: millivrstravels
Ooo. Portable keyboard and tablet sounds wonderbar. (I’m still old-fashioned with a regular laptop.) I’d love to see pic of you writing on it, if you can swing it.
Twitter: danapittman
I think I’m bringing up the rear. 😉 I had bible study and a long day of errands. I’m behind on my writing but I’m here. Yay!
Twitter: millivrstravels
THERE she is! Now the writer line-up for today is complete. 🙂
Twitter: danapittman
I ended with under 3k. I have a conference Saturday but hope to get in some work. Thanks for hosting…as always.
Twitter: millivrstravels
Wow, Dana. That’s an awesome word count considering you couldn’t get here until somewhere around dinner time. Waytogo, woman! 😀
See you on Saturday!
xo
Twitter: danapittman
LOL! I had to plant my butt in the seat. Have a wonderful day. I’m planning to jump on tomorrow if even for a couple of hours. “See” you then!
Dana
Twitter: millivrstravels
6,162 words and approaching the climax of the story, as far as sketching it out for the treatment. Having a bit of a headache, though, so I’m going to take a break. Will probably be back later to finish my treatment.
Twitter: cjtreggett
Wow, woman that’s an amazing amount of writing. Kudos! I hope you’ve had a few glasses of water and something to eat and your headache is gone now. Have a good night xo
Twitter: cjtreggett
Hiya 🙂
Well, I had an interesting writing session on my laptop after dinner. I got the ‘blue screen of death’ and then managed to resurrect everything, but lost the bit that I started. Obviously the hard drive is on its last legs!
Anyway, I got my Nano file open again and typed away. So my total today is 3,522 words. I’m calling it a night. Going to have a nice glass of red wine and chillax by the fire with hubby 🙂
Twitter: millivrstravels
Ohhh, the blue screen of death. How I do dread thee. 😀
Glad you managed to recover from that event and write some more words. Awesome on the 3,522! I hope you have a warm glow from your word count today. xo
Enjoy your chill-out by the fire. I’m raising my tiny (I’m still writing) glass of red vino to you in a toast.
Twitter: millivrstravels
7,441 words and my screenplay treatment is finished. This story was so fun to write!
Feeling very satisfied with my experiences today so I’m going to quit now. At the Saturday 10K day I can open my screenwriting software and start the script. It’s been two years since I last wrote a screenplay so this has been a fabulous reawakening. 🙂
Twitter: danapittman
Rock star!!!! Congrats and well done. 😉
November 23rd Hallo from Derby UK am aiming for 10k today – have an afternoon appointment so will probably working late tonight. Hope anyone else participating today achieves their goals.
I’m working on the second book of my Lambeth Croak series, first one is up on Amazon
Twitter: millivrstravels
Hallo, Sue 🙂
Hope all is well in Derby this morning. (Though by now I think it’s afternoon your time.)
So wonderful you could join us today. Good luck with your manuscript and we’ll look forward to reading your updates.
Milli
Hey everyone! This will be my first 10K day in over a year. I’ve missed this day devoted to everything I love and I’m excited to get started. I chose to work from Perkins today, my favorite writing spot this summer when the kids were home. The only thing I forgot to grab were earphones so I’m gonna see if my workout pair is in my car and then get started writing on a brand new project I’ve been toying with for a few years now, but never gave myself permission to pursue (too many other deadlines, etc.)
Anyway, I look forward to reading everyone’s updates when I return around 12:30 CST!!
Warmly,
Jenny:)
Twitter: millivrstravels
JEN-BUG!
So happy to see your face on the 10K Day update page once again. 🙂 🙂
I’m curious about the special project you’ve finally given yourself permission to work on. I hope you have a blast with it. Good luck at Perkins and see you at your next break!
XOXO
Twitter: millivrstravels
Good Morning Everyone 🙂
Can’t believe I slept in till 9 o’clock on the 10K Day. Guess I must’ve needed those extra zeds.
Brian has made me a cappuccino (Peachebean, I wish you were here so we could laugh about our manslaves :D) and I’m going to start with a bit of journaling while I wake up.
Twitter: millivrstravels
500 words of journaling and now I’m ready to switch to today’s special project. On Wednesday I wrote a treatment for a new script. Today I plan to open Movie Magic and start the script. But, first, some character development.
Today’s mission: It has to be fun. This script is for my own pleasure. No career ambitions are allowed to bog me down. 🙂
Awesome, Millikins!! 🙂 I hope it’s a fantastic day for you and the characters are rich and ready to rock and roll with you! 🙂
Hugs,
Jenbug 🙂
Internet is sort of not great here–which is great for a 10K day–but not so much for checking in 🙂 Anyway, I hit 2210 this first 2 hour period, so I’m doing okay. Hope to do twice that by 3pm CST and will chime in then again 🙂
I’m working on a gothic paranormal, very sexy haunting stuff based partly on the lyrics of Counting Bodies Like Sheep by A Perfect Circle–more of a vibe than a literal translation 🙂 I’m excited though about how this is already becoming a realized ‘world’ on paper. Very cool!
Okay, see y’all in about 2 hours!
Warmly,
Jenbug 😉
Twitter: millivrstravels
Cool check-in, Jenny-Bug! I love the sound of your story, and the way it’s based on a vibe from a song. Very primal. The ‘realized world’ sounds delicious.
2210 for your first word count for your first 10K Day in a year is the cherry on top!
Twitter: millivrstravels
2,228 words of journaling + character development. Need to have a break just to come back to Earth. Jen-Bug, you inspired me to go listen to an amazing song and I went into ecstasy just from the music. Plus it gave me a terrific idea for one of my characters. Wow. I’ve had a gazillions volts of fun already!!
But it’s hard to focus on writing while I’m feeling THIS blissed-out. I’ll take a break and then keep just enough of this feeling to channel it into my writing. 🙂
So awesome, Millikins! I love using music and lyrics to inspire me. There’s something so tangible, sort of like there’s a direct route from sound to sensation and when you’re wanting to translate imagery to words, really feeling those words can help a ton, I believe.
Anyway, enjoy your bliss and congrats on having such a productive day!! 🙂
Hugs,
Jenbug 🙂
On a roll now! I’m at 5932, meaning I got 3722 written since I last checked in. I also stopped for lunch there for a bit. I’m about to stretch my legs and get a bit of a snack to make it through the next 2 hours. Also looking at leading men right now while on break and I’ve got a few guys picked out: Hugh Jackman, Charlie Hunnam, and Joe Magliano, maybe even Ian Somerhalder, oy! So many hotties to choose from! LOL!
Okay, off to write some more. Sooo loving this!! 🙂 Also am thinking of a title for this book, something like Moonlight at Midnight or Charlotte’s Moon or just plain old Moonlight. Never know! I’m sure one will jump up and grab me:)
Hugs,
Jenbug 🙂
Twitter: millivrstravels
Choosing hotties. What a hard life you have, Miss Bug! 😀
So pleased to hear you’re having a marvelous time. And your word count is impressive! I’m really, really happy for you, Jenny. I know what it feels like to reconnect deeply. It’s the best thing in the world. xo
Twitter: valeriestorey
Hi Everyone!
I got a bit of a late start today as my husband had to watch Formula One qualifying in Brazil. Wouldn’t you know they had a rain storm so the last session was delayed for 40 minutes while I waited and waited for it to be over! However, I’m making good progress, taking breaks for donuts and tea (I know, bad, bad, bad) and throw laundry loads into the dryer. Will get a lot more done tonight, I’m sure. Good luck everyone! Keep going!
Valerie
Twitter: millivrstravels
Hi Valerie. Welcome! Great to have you here with us.
Glad to hear you survived Formula One and the rainstorm in Brazil. 🙂 I think tea and donuts sounds PERFECT for today’s weather. I’m sending mental vibes to Brian to come home with donuts. (He would never think of it so my chances area slim, hehe.)
Very pleased to hear you’re making great progress. Keep on truckin’!
Twitter: millivrstravels
I’m on 4,539 and still haven’t cracked open my screenwriting software because of the way the character development took on like a wildfire. Plus there was an extra journaling session in my notebook to record a few emotional milestones. And I broke off another time to open a new document because a new screenplay idea was begging to be brainstormed before I lost the details.
Because of shoulder and neck problems that ended up pretty bad during Wed’s 10K, I’m taking a lot more breaks than usual today. So far this has helped. But I think I’ll still have to go back to the chiro on Monday.
Despite that bit of a hindrance I’m having a really happy day. It’s marvelous to be a writer when it’s this much fun!
Woohoo!! I’ve just hit 8891 words! Yay! I’ve gotten so deep into my story my characters, I’m having a blast. This is so fantastic. I’m gonna celebrate with a glass wine of keep going. Got to leave the restaurant for that though and drive home first. (No drinking and driving for me!)
I’ll check in soon, but with less than 1200 words to go, I’m pretty sure I’m gonna hit my goal!!
Millikins, soo cool that you’re having so much inspiration! I hope that your shoulder and such don’t hinder you too much 🙂
Valerie, awesome to enjoy this time with you! I hope you have the most fantastic success today:)
Warmly,
Jenbug 🙂
Twitter: millivrstravels
GO, JEN-BUG!!!
A glass of wine will make those last 1,200 words fly by. 😀
Twitter: millivrstravels
P.S. When you said “wine” I knew I couldn’t let you drink alone. So I’ve got a wee glass of Trader Joe’s shiraz coloring my words. 😀
Twitter: runningonheavy
WHEW!!! Finally made it! Hope everyone has had a super duper writing day 🙂 I’m just getting started so if there any late day writers out there, I’m right here along side you 🙂
Twitter: millivrstravels
Hi Valeka!! Glad you made it. I think most of us are still here. And Bev (@NocturnalEditor) is a confirmed night-writer, so you’ll have some compadres for your evening of writing. 🙂
Twitter: runningonheavy
YAY! So glad I won’t be flying solo 🙂 I better get crackin’! My novel awaits!!
Twitter: millivrstravels
Just wrote my first page of script. Always an exciting moment!!
Twitter: runningonheavy
YAY MILLI!!!!!
Twitter: millivrstravels
((((Thank you!)))
XO
My whole day got interrupted and taken up by family so I’ve only managed to get 5,000 words, too tired right now. Am going to try this one day in the week when I’m less likely to be interrupted. Even though I’ve not achieved what I wanted it’s been a great exercise in achieving more focus. Looking forward to participating properly next month.
Twitter: millivrstravels
Hi Sue,
Thanks for coming back to file a report. I’d say 5K is pretty decent for such an interrupted day. 🙂
We look forward to having you join us again in December. I’ve blocked off Wed the 11th and Saturday the 14th so we don’t end up too close to the holidays.
See you then. ~ Milli
Thanks Milli. I will be there on the 11th
Twitter: millivrstravels
6,010 words and finished five pages of screenplay. Not as much actual writing on the script as I’d envisaged, but I’m happy. I’m going to knock off now and watch a movie with Brian. Combining Wednesday and Saturday I’ve racked up 13,451 so I’m not going to try to push it.
These have been two of my most favorite 10K Days ever. The fun has been off the scale. 🙂
Enjoy your night-writing, Valeka and Bev! I’ll watch for your updates on my Blackberry.
G’nite all.
Twitter: runningonheavy
Sounds like you’ve had some great writing days, Milli! WOOOHOOOO!!! 😀
Twitter: runningonheavy
Okee dokee – I’m ending my evening at 4826 words. I can’t wait for the next 10K day!
Twitter: millivrstravels
4,826? Pretty darn cool 😀 All for your novel?
I’m glad you can’t wait for the next one. Me too!
Finally got to get back to writing after the family jumped in! So I hit 10,368 and I feel great! After being away for so long, it’s been a true blessing to be able to get back into writing like this again. Now I only need 10 more days like this and I can finish this draft! LOL 🙂
Thanks so much to everyone who joined in. Millikins, I’m so stoked that you were able to write some of your screenplay today 🙂
Valeka and Valerie, it was awesome to hang out with you both!
Warmly,
Jenny:)
Twitter: millivrstravels
Crack the champagne for 10,368 words. Jenny, that ROCKS!