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spinningecho
Ugh. And I honestly thought this would be the year I was done halfway into the month.. Too bad you can't just pick a month when you're not so busy!
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spinningecho
So! How did it go? I only got to about 7K, most of it written within the first couple of days.. :(
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spinningecho
Actually I'd completely forgot about it until yesterday when my friend posted her word count in her blog, haha. Still got a few K's in last night though, so so far, so good. How about you?
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youvegotflaws
Anyone who is a fan of Limbeck and Ryan Adams is someone I want to be friends with.
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ShangoOrisha
Not at all too long... I just instantly connected to your shout while listening to Damion - wished you would write some music reviews, too :)
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erinsquared
Congratulations on finishing your Nano! The month of November will never be the same for me. ;D
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spinningecho
OH YEAH! Still not done with the actual story but I crossed the finish line. :)
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spinningecho
Congrats! Well done! :) I have about 300 words left and almost an hour, so I have a good feeling about this.
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spinningecho
I'm not sure actually! This weekended turned out really busy for me so I have about an hour to write today and two tomorrow. Ahhh. How are you doing? I saw you got a lot done yesterday. :)
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spinningecho
I have faith in you! It's definitely a do-able amount or words. With two free days you should be fine.
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spinningecho
I guess that's how it has to be though because I can hardly drag out on the ending any longer.. yesterday my MC threw a 2k tantrum and that just about killed me!
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spinningecho
Ahh, well at least you made yourself useful, haha. I got a lot of writing done but I won't be home for most of the weekend so I needed to. The only problem is that the story is almost done and when it is, I'll probably still have around 6k left. So that's going to be an epilogue to remember.
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spinningecho
Haha, I guess you could say that. Just passed 35k. Hoping to get another thousand in before going to bed but I'm running a little low on inspiration so we'll have to see about that.
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spinningecho
Haha, unfortunately not.. I actually haven't written a word today. Oh well, I'll do my big come-back tomorrow. How are you doing?
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spinningecho
I think it's a girl-thing to be honest. Guys seem to have more self-respect than that. I know girls who have taken their cheating ex's back but no guys. Sad but true.
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spinningecho
I guess. It's not really going in the direction that I first intended - but hey, it's still making sense so I'm not going to complain! Right now I'm just trying to think of a reason as to why someone would take their lying, cheating ex back. Any ideas?
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spinningecho
When I write in first person, I always feel like I'm writing about myself.. even when I'm not. Plus, I like to change the point of view from chapter to chapter, which third person is better for. I always end up liking the 'villain' better than the main character so that was I can write from his or her point of view, too. :P
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spinningecho
I read your excerpt, btw and it sounded really good! I'm always amazed at how some people can make 1st person sound interesting.. it always makes me sound like a third-grader, haha.
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spinningecho
It's coming along pretty nicely. My MC's in the middle of telling her newfound friend the story of her life. Another couple of k's, there! Ka-ching! I've figured out the big twist, too, so it's all good.
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spinningecho
it sucks, doesn't it? I still like my characters though so I guess it could be worse. Two years ago I ended up hating one of my MC's rather intensely. But on the other hand, that was the only year I actually finished.
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spinningecho
I put my characters on a tour to get them away from stuff, haha. My biggest problem is that I have a vague idea about what is going to happen, and I like the idea but it's going to be wayyy too short. Guess I'll have to get detailed here!
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spinningecho
that sounds like a great idea. Anything could happen during the trip... plus you'll have all those places to write about so you shouldn't have to get stuck too often.
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spinningecho
oh, thank you. I thought it was a good dea when I started writing it but 20,000 words later, I'm not quite sure haha. What is yours about?
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spinningecho
thanks! I've been into French music for a couple of years but lately I've been really obsessive about it. Probably because my novel is set in France, haha.
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spinningecho
Yup. I'm not genre-obsessed at all anymore and it's pretty nice, actually. But nowadays I'm basically just listening to French music so I get to have it to myself anyhow, haha.
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spinningecho
Haha, I bet! I used to listen to really obscure music but I've kinda let that go the past year. I don't know why, I guess I just haven't found any good new indie bands. And I OD'd on Bright Eyes long ago.
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MirrorLine
Awesome! I just added a few people who had vaguely similar music tastes to me so yep. =] It's going pretty well actually, I've been above target [though only by about 100-400 words, but still, that's something!] for the past three days now, so I'm feeling proud of myself. :P Especially since I was about 2000 words behind for the majority of week 1... I think I caught up quite well. :D How about you?
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spinningecho
Can't really blame them for signing to a major label though. I mean, I would too. Just a shame it's affected their music.
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spinningecho
I thought the same thing about Plans when it was released but it's actually grown on me lately. Not a fan of the new one though. But it's funny cause they're still considered very indie over here and to me they've been mainstream ever since the OC.
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spinningecho
I know, it's strange. I get that a lot, for some reason. So you like Death Cab? What do you think about their new album?
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spinningecho
Ah, I feel you. I'm not technically behind but I've written myself into a corner so I'm pretty stuck, too.
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WhenAKidGoesBad
I apologize if I was harsh. I'm sure Rivers doesn't care. FWIW, nothing in this world compares to Tyler Burkum's new stuff. He just sent me 8 songs, and they're worth losing sleep over (which is precisely what I'm doing at the moment.) I'm going to go to bed now, but I'll send you some of them when I wake up, mi amigo!
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WhenAKidGoesBad
Sorry, man, but overall, I think the album is pretty weak. And I'm a fan, so I'm disheartened by that. What is your favorite track?
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WhenAKidGoesBad
Cool. Thanks! Getting ready to check it all out. By the way... just saw a banner for Alanis Morissette's new album - "Flavors of Entanglement." Get excited. WhenAKidGoesBad shouted just now
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WhenAKidGoesBad
Yeah? I love "Pork & Beans." Is the whole album more "Blue-era" like the single?
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