Day One

So today didn't really start off in the best possible way. I couldn't sleep last night, then when I did my dreams were full of nightmares. I woke up late and didn't have time for breakfast. Then I still made it to work late because I lost my keys. Work was alright, nothing spectacular, yet nothing spectacular was expected so no disappointments there. Then came a mass of errands: drop off rented movies, take back books to the library, recycle, go to the store (staples such as bread and milk are good to have), etc. It's a wonder I made it home with any sanity left. Not to mention I am significantly preoccupied with the mess of my home and trying to catch up, something I have yet to do and something that is definitely not easy to do during November. Oh dear. What have I gotten myself into?

But then I did get home and I had to start writing. I banged out 590 words like it was nothing. Hooray! Great start! 30 minutes in front of the keyboard and I'm 1% of the way there. Feeling strong! But now what? I can't rightfully introduce most of the other characters yet (my story is told in first person and everyone is still fairly scattered about), but something has to happen.

Can I just say the internet is a horrible horrible invention when it comes to distractions? I start researching what kind of trees grow near ocean climates, only to end up reading fellow Wrimos' blogs. Then I decided I don't need to know what kind of trees grow near ocean climates yet. I only need to say "tree" and move on. Editing is for December, right? At least that's what they keep telling me.

I think the beginning is the hardest. I have so many of these fantastic scenes in my head, but they're all at random points throughout the story and none of them are at the beginning. How do you begin anyway? Readers are so judgmental these days. If you don't grab them right away, you've lost them for good. Oh my. Let's get this story rolling.

Words Today: 1678
Total Words: 1678

Yours Truly,
Mrs. C