Bowing Out..

(Copy of post on GothNoWriMo boards...)

Due to unforeseen events - obedience training for hyperactive wolves, major structural damage to organise repairs for and several meetings with anxious villagers to reassure them that there won't be a repeat performance - I must bow out of this year's GothNo.

Sadly, now that I've seen Canardly's winner's certificate, I'm so far off target there's no hope of catching up and laying claim to it...

I am taking out of my efforts so far an interesting story idea, some plot points I really like, and the kind and helpful suggestions from fellow writers who offered their help in the I'm stuck! *shriek* thread.

I'll still frequent the boards however, so you'll see me around. All the best with your own writing - I hope it's going well - and see you at the finish line.

And now, I must get back to my wolves -

*raises arms and vanishes in a flash of lightning*

GothNo Day 9

I've passed the quarter mark - and this despite two days where I didn't get a wordcount out at all. Katherine is at dinner and Mrs Sterling has just deigned to speak to her... ... I stopped at the point where I knew what was going to happen but not how it would happen. Hopefully the muse will be busy dreaming up scenarios while I sleep. :)

5,322 / 20,000 (26.61%)

GothNo 2011 Day 7

Wordcount tonight after last night's nil result was 1,008 bringing the total to 4,592. I'm back on track! Katherine had arrived at Anthony's home and has met the woman she fears is a rival for his affections.

4,592 / 20,000 (22.96%)

Finished the second scene!

And my wordcount is 3,512. Katherine has reached the inn she'll be staying at and has heard a hint of gossip about Miss Loretta, an old friend of Anthony's family.

3,512 / 20,000 (17.56%)

Scene 2 finished

703 words tonight, bringing the total to 2,182.

Katherine has spoken with Anthony Sterling about the change of plans but her mind is not easy. I've also hinted at the setting she and Jem will be staying in and what might happen there...

2182 / 20000 (10.91%)