The word count is really climbing now. After a lull without any fresh things to move things along in my writing, suddenly my mind has been inundated with interesting ideas. In checking with my beta readers, these are quite viable.
I'm really quite excited at the direction my writing is taking. I suppose they've come alive, in a sense, for me. Now, it doesn't matter that much to me even if it doesn't get published. I've learnt a lot from this first novel, and I do not intend to stop any time soon.
The work stands at 66 thousand words. Most of it is complete; the major story arc has been completed. The story was actually completed at about 56 thousand words, but with that also came the revealing of the (admittedly rather skeletal) personalities.
I decided to flesh out my characters a little (okay, a LOT) more than what they were. Now I think they are no longer those stereotypical heroes and villains who are motivated by unrealistic goals. They have fulfilled my vision. A difference of 10 thousand words dedicated solely to character development, with a conservative estimate of 2 thousand more to come is quite a lot I think.
As a result of this, the main story arc had to change. After the personalities were fleshed out, I realized there were points when what was said or done was not nearly real enough for me. However, I do enjoy working on it; it is an absolute pleasure for me.
Unfortunately, I have other duties as well. Academic obligations and music examinations looming ahead are also a large part of my life that I cannot discard. My academic results may well determine my future in this horribly unfair economy. Also, music is something that I will not give up, even if I could. I love it too much to do so.
At any rate, it seems I'm juggling quite a few things at the moment. We'll see how things go. Ultimately, my academics will have to come first, if things get nasty.
Oh and, happy early Chinese New Year! ;)
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