70,000+ words, as of this morning. I have not yet stopped to type a word. Everything visible here, the inch-thick loose leaf, remains handwritten. What a chore that will be, to type it all, but how satisfying to craft an entire draft by hand. I feel positively monkish.
Do I know what it says? Do I know how it reads? Not really and no. Does it matter? All I need is a few good words, and a few good scenes, hidden among the chicken scratch.
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I am in AWE. Truly. My wrist aches with the very thought of that much writing! You go, girl!
Posted 06 Jul 2010 at 12:13 pm ¶I’m an exceptionally fast typist and would love to transcribe for you, if you need it.
And, by the way, wow.
Posted 06 Jul 2010 at 12:28 pm ¶In total and complete awe.
Posted 06 Jul 2010 at 9:12 pm ¶Such good news.
xo~
Posted 06 Jul 2010 at 9:12 pm ¶“I feel positively monkish” – love it! Wishing you continued enjoyment with your writing process. xoxo
Posted 06 Jul 2010 at 10:10 pm ¶Happy Birthday! And happy book–you’re incredible!
Posted 09 Jul 2010 at 3:48 am ¶Good for you!! Onward!
Posted 09 Jul 2010 at 10:48 am ¶Congratulations, Vicki! This seems like a good way to draft–you can savor and revise when you type. And, 70,000 words is very good news for us as readers!
Posted 12 Jul 2010 at 9:30 am ¶glad you are fighting the good fight! inspiring!
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