I decided to work on Percy the Space Chimp today. Getting both these stories flowing has taken me more time than I anticipated.
Honestly, since Percy involves a sequel, I thought it would be up and running a little faster. I feel the need to at least do some minor reintroductions of the characters, because there could be someone out there who reads them months apart.
Prejudice is one thing that kind of sets Percy off, so that’s where I went. It allowed me to revisit his relationship with Buffer Dole, and the clones got some page time, too. They managed to obtain their course from the spy network and avoided throttling the crap out of some people.
All I have to do is get them to their ship and send them into the unclaimed part of the galaxy.
I might have been better served to get my Earth based science fiction tale to the point where it’s really flowing before starting Percy back up. Doesn’t matter now, because they’re both underway.
It came to a little over 1000 words today, but I might take a crack at some more this evening. Old What’s Her Face is watching Harry Potter once again, and I’ve kind of seen enough of it.
I’m generally used to higher word counts than I’ve been getting lately, and my winter break might not have been the best idea.
Either way, this is where I am right now. Might even get a small chance tomorrow. Hope all of you are safe from the major storms and getting to do something fun.
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Just getting back to things myself. Not sure where to start, lol. We’ll see what works.
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It seems like each story is different.
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It sure is!
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Sometimes fumbling is part of getting it right.
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Hope that’s the case.
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My word count lately has been worse than pitiful. I’m finding it hard to concentrate. Lots pulling at me. Congrats on getting 1,000!
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Hugs, Jan. Hang in there!
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That how I feel, too.
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Sequels and series always have the tricky re-introduction issue. If a person continues on fairly quickly then they’ll remember the characters. If it’s been a while or they jump into the middle then they might need help. Definitely one of the more challenging balancing acts.
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I knew you’d understand. I want this one to be a trilogy, but still need to hack out the last two volumes.
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Good luck. I’ve found that actions and dialogue can speak louder than exposition with reintroductions. Giving each character a few identifiers (scars, hair color, weapon, etc.) seemed to act as good triggers too, but that’s just me.
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That is also a good point, and one I have not done in these stories. Maybe a quick pass to add some of that would help. Hard to miss a Chimpanzee, but the others might need a decent reminder.
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The chimpanzee definitely has it easier than the rest.
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Writing is a sore subject around here, and not sure why… Glad some one else is managing okay!
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The way I see it, if there’s any progress – whether it’s slow fumbling, words pouring from you, or somewhere in between – it all adds up, evens out in the end, and gets you closer to finishing the first draft. And once you’ve got that first draft done, you have plenty to work with to turn it in to an awesome new book.
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I agree with you, Victoria! Getting it down is the thing. You can always work on it from there. But a blank page doesn’t get you anywhere.
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It does all add up, unless I decide the opening was too slow to appeal to the masses. I need more on the page to make that decision.
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If you decide it’s too slow, you can always fix that later.
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Exactly, but it has to exist first.
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All in all, you’re doing great, Craig. I’m impressed by your persistence. 😊
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Fumbling sometimes leads to more interesting stories.
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Hope so.
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Oh, definitely!
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you still amaze me with working on multiple stories at a time.
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They’ll both get flowing, then it will be easier.
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😊
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I decided to set a 500 daily word count goal. I’m a slow writer, so it usually works for me. Actually exceeded it yesterday. Now you see why I’m so envious of your word counts, Craig, lol.
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Yeah, but mine isn’t daily, it’s weekly.
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That makes me feel a little better, lol.
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It’s always slow going for me when I start a new book. It takes me a while to feel comfortable and get into the flow. So I think 1000 words is great.
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I’m getting more into the solo title than the sequel right now, but it has more words and I can feel the comfort level building.
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I have to refocus too. Any work done is progress!
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1000 words… doesn’t sound to me like you’re fumbling.
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I pointed out to someone else, this is also my weekly total the way my life works.
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A thousand words isn’t that bad, Craig. I know you’re usually more productive than that, but you’ll get into the swing of it again, I’m sure. 😀
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I will. It’s easier with Lizzie and the hat. I know those characters pretty well. Neither of these stories are about them.
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Hi Craig, you are such a writing machine I generally think you never hit a stumbling or fumbling block of any kind. It’s good to know you are human – smile! As for Harry Potter, I only liked book 4.
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I’d like more time to dedicate to writing, but such is life right now.
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