NaNo: Sunday update

[keiliss]

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Well, it's Sunday elsewhere, even if it's Monday morning here. NaNo - it's a bit like running a marathon: I know I'm having fun even thought my muscles ache :D I'm about a day behind again, which is better than three days behind which is where I was earlier this week. I got a lot done today by writing in 15 minute blocks instead of sticking with it till I finish a scene. It fitted the day and it's probably good to mix up the method. Bit like varying the gym circuit so your muscles don't get too used to any single routine.

I also wrote a fic for the lotr_community November challnege this week, which was an extra 2,000 words that don't feature on the official word count *g*. I thought I'd have to drop out but I loved the prompt and knew what I wanted to do with it, and I really needed a break from BB. (I'll post it here later in the week). Went back to NaNo today with more energy, wrote more than I expected, even killed off the nice OC without a qualm because it made sense :)

One of the threads had to move to Numenor - I tried to find a way round it when I made the outline, but it's essential to the plot. Guess how much I knew about Numenor? Heh. I've had the Thain's Book open a lot - Numenor, history, geography, try and build a picture... I'm vaguely worried that this fic will be really, really awful when it's done. The elves tell me they're having a good time, but I seem to be waaaay out of my depth *g*.

Personal note -- I owe people comments (Himring) and replies to comments (lots of people) I'm sorry I'm so slow right now, I'll get there.

Other personal note -- oh gods, Agie, I forgot your birthday because LJ is an ASS and there was no notification... I am so sorry!!! Belated bday banner coming up tomorrow! Arrg!!! Happy birthday!