I AM WOMAN, I CAN DO ANYTHING!!!

Today seems like its going to be a busy, busy day for me. I have so much to do that I've been putting off for the last few days. Mainly I've avoided a lot of things just because I don't feel good. I don't feel like myself, but today is a bit different. Not sure why. But I'm not complaining, I need to feel like I do today so I can get things done. So far I've started on organizing my work files (a much needed thing to do). I also have cleaned up the garage a bit, and taken a few things down stairs that have been sitting in my hallway since the remodel of the guest room. Now to finish laundry, vacuum floors, meet a deadline (still 2 days away), work on my WIP, and dust the entire house so when my Hunny gets back from out of town he can dust it all up again with the sanding of the center room. The only room we have left to finish.

Next week is going to be busy, busy, busy as well. We have family coming in from overseas to spend a few weeks with us and I'll be trying to get everything organized between family home life and work life. Organizing deadlines, articles, and having to put my novel on hold for a few weeks is going to be tough, but I figure I can do it (one way or another). And hey, I have the "I AM WOMAN, I CAN DO ANYTHING!" on my side.

Well, I guess I'd better get started. Today is Thursday and there is soooooo much to get done in such a short time.

Saturday Writings

I love Saturdays! I'm not sure why. I guess because on Saturday you're not expected to do anything on that day. Many people think that Sunday is the day that you're not expected to do anything, but that's not completely true. Sunday's you're expected to go to Church, at least in most cultures you are. Saturday is my day. I was born on a Saturday in fact, so I feel I have the right to claim it as my own. I know I'm rambling, but its better than sitting here staring at a blank screen.

I'm a bit stuck in my novel, 5,402 words in and I can't figure out how to take it to the next scene. I can see it in my head, but when I go to type it or jot it down in my notebook, it just doesn't come out like it should. So, I figured I'd stop in and write a post. Maybe it'll get the scene jumped started.

Don't you hate it when you have all these ideas and just can't get them out of your head in the way they're supposed to come out.  I know I hate it.  I figure my book will be around 75,000 words (possibly more). I've been thinking of somehow leaving it open to be a sequel, since the ending I see in my head leaves that as a choice. I figure if I write 1,000 words every day (since I have written 5,000 in 3 days) I can finish my first draft of my novel in 75 days on average. Seventy-five days is... about 2 1/2 months. I'll say 3 just to be safe cause you know how things come up that can't be avoided. :)

Oh and only 79 more followers needed for the end of the 150 Followers Contest.

Maybe I'll write the ending or the part before the ending. Maybe that'll help me to move to the next scene. :)

UPDATE @ 7:39PM EST. I have just hit 6,036 words. I'm so happy. I've only been working on this novel for 3 days and WOW I can't believe it. I'm so proud of my self.

My Brain is on Strike!

It's almost like my brain is on pause. I'm not sure if its because of the flu I'm still getting over, or if my brain is just drained completely. I sit here and stare at the information on the topic I'm supposed to be writing about, I read the guidelines of how to format the short article, and my brain doesn't comprehend any of it. I have the title and that is only because the client provided it. I have the research material for the article, and yet my brain still produces no thought on the matter at hand. What's wrong with me? Is it just writer's block or is my brain on strike?

My article is due on November 27th so I have a few days along with trying to figure this out while working on a research paper on Domestic Violence for my English 111 class and the holiday chaos of Thanksgiving. Maybe the flu has just drained my body and soul and as soon as it's completely over I'll be back to my writing happy self.

I have it all figured out income wise (if my brain will work with me here). I can actually make a really good income with Demand. At least something that I can live on and still be able to go to college. I only have to write 20 articles a week. I used to write way more than that a week and for a lot less pay. This is great! I'm so happy.

Well, I guess I'll try to relax and maybe the words will come.