Day 6 = 2826

Well, I got bogged down when I decided to let the Dursleys come home, so I decided to turn to a different story, the original idea I had. Not the work one-- I was enjoying being away from the Pit O' Vipers too much to visit there today, even for Art's sake. I had had written a bit of Unearned Luck some months ago when I first got the idea. I decided to write a "before that" segment, and was pleased to flesh out and deepen the original character and his relationships, see what kind of a life he will be leaving, and how he might feel about it. Also felt good that, sometimes, I write damned good openings. Got bogged down in the afternoon (plot and what it's about still don't seem to be on speaking terms, in any of my projects) and by early evening I was re-reading HG/SS fanfic off clavally's rec links page, and wondering if this stomach ailment I seem to be getting will abate by morning, as I surely will not get away with another day off for anything short of "barfing up a lung," as Mr. Bueller might put it.

Anyway, It was a pretty good vacation day, even with the Wee Hob underfoot for the morning. We have some new drugs for him now, too, though it's too soon to tell how well they'll work. But I live in hope.

The obligatory progress meter, with thanks to antennapedia. As the Nano folks say, "if you think you're writing a novel, we think so...." So shh.. don't tell them I'm switching around. I'm not counting any words not newly written this month, though, even if I am doing substantial edits to the material as I reread.

14,304 / 50,000
(28.6%)

Hugs to everyone on my flist who have been/ are writing, and congrats to all the recent awards winners!