Instead of boring you each day, and I really have had to stop myself, I thought I would do a weekly post to let you know whether I have managed to accomplish what I wanted during this creative month of August that I have named, #RiNoWriMo! (Ritu’s Novel Writing Month).
What barriers do I have to overcome this week? Tiredness. Sleep overs. Playdates. Hmm… this’ll be fun! Oh, and I need to label uniform!
Day 21
I was seriously shattered this morning. Didn’t think I would be able to get up, let alone do any writing. I was so tired I couldn’t even remember what I had written last. But I tried. I figured even a few hundred words would be something.
Then something came over me, possibly inspiration, and I was so excited that I forgot to eat breakfast!
My fingers worked their magic, despite my furry muse wanting to give me a morning massage, whilst I was trying to type!
We also had the first of several playdates in the afternoon!
Word Count: 2523
Day 22
A little more awake today, and words got written! Though as I write, I wonder how much will actually stay in the end result… after final edits etc. Actually, why am I thinking about that? I need to finish the first draft yet!!!
Word Count: 2718
Day 23
It was a manic kinda day today. I had words to write, a house to clean, words to write, five kids to occupy with the sleepover, words to write… you get my drift?
I’m not actually sure what I wrote today, whether it made any sense at all, and I was a little annoyed with myself that I didn’t it 2,500, but I was close, and having over achieved on previous days, theoretically, I was still on target!
Word Count: 2430
Day 24
Typical kids! You’d think that after being up so late, they would sleep in? That was the hope. That Hubby Dearest would go to work, and I’d get, maybe an undisturbed hour, two if I was lucky, to write something at least.
But no. They were all up by 8.30am!
So, fed and watered, I left them to it and camped on the dining room table to try and write a bit more., with my furry muse to keep me company.
They departed after lunch, then we had another little friend coming to visit, and I had to be sociable with her mum for a couple of hours, so writing time cut short… again! but still…
Word Count: 2549
Day 25
There’s a chance we’ll be busy this weekend, bank holiday and all, so I decided to really focus. After writing a bit, I cleaned the house. I wrote more, then fed the kids lunch. Then I showered and wrote even more!
Sonu Singh tried hard to distract me…
As I looked at my word count, it dawned on me that I had, in less than the 30 days that NaNoWriMo allows, written over 50,000 new words! OMG!
Word Count: 3171
Day 26
I contemplated a day of no writing today… I was shattered. A late night, followed by an early wake-up call from my Finnish family meant I was running on empty. Yet I had to get this section complete. I still didn’t end it where I wanted yet, but managed a few words at least!
Word Count: 1021
Day 27
I decided, as I was shattered, that I needed a day off!
Word Count: 0
Taking everything into account this means I wrote 14,412 words this week, and the #RiNoWriMo word count stands at
51,379 words in four weeks!
4 days to go!
Enjoy your creativity Peeps, and I’ll be back with another update next week!
(I still have the uniform labelling to do!)
Erika Kind
Aug 29, 2017 @ 19:54:07
It is coming together just by itself… word by word and line by line. You are doing great, sis.
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2017 @ 19:54:21
Thank you sis 😍
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Erika Kind
Aug 29, 2017 @ 19:59:55
I am proud of you, sis! I now it is not easy when you have more obligations around you going!!
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2017 @ 20:20:08
But determination means a lot sis and encouragement!!!!
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Erika Kind
Aug 29, 2017 @ 22:34:05
Oh yes, for sure! This needs to be the bottom line! But there is still life and we mustn’t need to stress us out regarding the situation!
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2017 @ 07:49:01
Yup. That’s why this week I’m not pushing myself… I have school next week I don’t want to be exhausted when I go back!
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Erika Kind
Aug 30, 2017 @ 12:31:04
For sure! Whatever you do, it shall give you energy instead of taking it!
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2017 @ 12:39:22
I was quiet for 2 days… today I felt more ready! But I’m not pushing it sis!
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Erika Kind
Aug 30, 2017 @ 15:20:30
This is the best you can do, sis!! Then you are filled and content with what you do!!
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2017 @ 15:41:15
Yes indeed sis!
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Erika Kind
Aug 30, 2017 @ 15:52:31
😘😘
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willowdot21
Aug 29, 2017 @ 11:39:30
You are doing so well 💜
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2017 @ 11:43:33
Thank you sis! I’m flagging now though xxx
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susielindau
Aug 28, 2017 @ 16:05:26
Way to go! I did Nanowrimo, so I know it takes perseverance.
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Ritu
Aug 28, 2017 @ 16:06:45
It has exhausted me Susie!
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Laura
Aug 28, 2017 @ 15:36:08
It’s wonderful to see what progress you’re making! Keep up the good work.
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Ritu
Aug 28, 2017 @ 15:37:27
Thank you Laura!!!!
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Annette Rochelle Aben
Aug 28, 2017 @ 15:03:08
A true, inspirational woman of the words, world!
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Ritu
Aug 28, 2017 @ 15:31:43
Aw thanks Annette 😚
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Judy E Martin
Aug 28, 2017 @ 15:03:07
Well done, you are smashing it Sis! 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 28, 2017 @ 15:31:24
Thanks sis 😊
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OIKOS™-Redaktion
Aug 28, 2017 @ 12:57:25
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Ritu
Aug 28, 2017 @ 12:59:58
Thank you
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charlypriest
Aug 28, 2017 @ 11:29:17
Hi superwoman, taking care of kids, even a cat! I think he or she writes also….
and you writing and writing, I don’t think you sleep right?
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Ritu
Aug 28, 2017 @ 12:01:40
I do wonder whether I actually sleep . ..
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charlypriest
Aug 29, 2017 @ 10:46:01
Maybe you go through the day sleep walking and your so good at it that nobody knows
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Ritu
Aug 29, 2017 @ 11:04:25
Doesn’t explain why I feel so tired though…!
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weejars
Aug 28, 2017 @ 10:44:43
Amazing! Well done 👍🏻
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Ritu
Aug 28, 2017 @ 10:47:57
Thank you 😅
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robbiesinspiration
Aug 28, 2017 @ 07:40:06
50 000 words is awesome, Ritu. Writing is a huge effort. I have only written 6 000 words while on holiday of my new Silly Willy but it is a holiday after all.
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Ritu
Aug 28, 2017 @ 09:21:05
You deserve to rest too! I am very tired after all that writing to be honest!
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April Munday
Aug 28, 2017 @ 07:16:36
It’s coming along nicely, then.
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Ritu
Aug 28, 2017 @ 09:20:42
It is April… But I’m feeling tired now…!
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April Munday
Aug 28, 2017 @ 10:50:48
How much more have you got to go for the first draft?
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Ritu
Aug 28, 2017 @ 12:01:02
Not sure… a few key scenes to reach the end. The middle was very involved! But in terms of words. . I’m not sure!
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April Munday
Aug 28, 2017 @ 12:21:23
You’re almost there, then.
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Ritu
Aug 28, 2017 @ 12:36:50
Nearly… but it still doesn’t feel as if the end is in sight Lol!
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Miriam Hurdle
Aug 28, 2017 @ 05:42:08
Bravo! You never know what you can do next. Every day brings you surprises. great job for the word count!
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Ritu
Aug 28, 2017 @ 09:19:52
Thanks so much Miriam!
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Miriam Hurdle
Aug 29, 2017 @ 00:08:16
You”re welcome…! 🙂
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Mr. Militant Negro
Aug 28, 2017 @ 05:06:53
Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Ritu
Aug 28, 2017 @ 09:19:38
Thank you !
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