I have been extremely proud of myself this past week. The November writing a Novel in a Month has indicated that in order to finish at the end of November with a 50,000 word manuscript, 1667 words need to be written per day. That’s quite a lot. So, I decided that I would make that amount the least of my word count and strive for 2,000 per day.
I’ve been doing a fine job. Been wearing a huge smile everyday. Until…yesterday. Yep, Saturday, I had to put my head in the sand. Naughty me. I only accomplished 1530. Yikes.
Now, I am behind. Only one week into the month and I am running with the catch-up game. I hate this, so…last night, I plotted, yep, plotted out what I want this chapter, today’s goal, to do. I’ve gotten to know my characters and feel that my new direction will run smoother.
“If you’ve never walked in a child’s shoes, you can’t understand their actions.”
“True.” She pushed her way past him. “If you don’t mind; she needs me.”
I’m past the first 10,000 words. Only 40,000 more to go 
(notice of observation…Since it snowed yesterday, I’ve found more energy for staying in.)
Don’t beat yourself up too much – 10k one week in means you’re still on track for the overall goal – keep up the good work!