The Journal, Thursday, 2/2

Hey Folks,

Very short post today.

For the past several early mornings, I’ve noticed a planet high in the sky. I kept wondering what it is, assumed either Jupiter or maybe Saturn.

This morning, finally, I got my camera out and zoomed in on it. Just Venus. That was annoying. I’ve had several shots of Venus and was hoping for something new.

Cold this morning, but at least the wind’s laid down for now. Without the wind it’s practically tepid. I’m at the outside table on the north side of the house. Ironically, that’s the warmest area at the moment.

Today, and Writing

Rolled out right at 3:30. I’m happier to be up earlier, but getting a slow start again this morning. Still under the weather a bit.

Finally outside and to the novel at 5:30.

I wrote off and on (mostly off) until around 12 when I went to the grocery. Wrote a little more after that, but mostly cycling, clearing some things up.

I’m having some sluggish days, but at least the novel is advancing. Just waiting for it to break loose. (grin)

Back tomorrow.

Of Interest

A few more interesting comments at http://www.deanwesleysmith.com/official-approval-fear/#comments.

Dean’s sort of taking a day off today. Mostly a placeholder post.

Fiction Words: 3102
Nonfiction Words: 200 (Journal)
So total words for the day: 3302

Writing of Will Perkins (novel, working title)

Day 1…… 4219 words. Total words to date…… 4219
Day 2…… 4003 words. Total words to date…… 8222
Day 3…… 3383 words. Total words to date…… 11605
Day 4…… 3124 words. Total words to date…… 14729
Day 5…… 3373 words. Total words to date…… 18102
Day 6…… 2294 words. Total words to date…… 20396
Day 7…… 3102 words. Total words to date…… 23498

Total fiction words for the month……… 5396
Total fiction words for the year………… 98006
Total nonfiction words for the month… 550
Total nonfiction words for the year…… 20240

Total words for the year (fiction and nonfiction)…… 118246