Final Word Count: 1,227 (3 pages); 1 journal entry
I’m like a little fish in the sea, I’m floundering. I had a sneaking suspicion that the months where I’m working in a genre that I have limited experience with will be tough but I thought that having a plot would be enough. I don’t think it is. Pffffffffft.
My internal editor keeps thumping The Gong of Rebuke. Each time I start working on the story the clamouring starts and I if I can’t hear myself think then I’m doubting myself and the route I’ve sent my characters on. Let’s just say I’m a little frustimigated here. Apparently we had 5 separate thunderstorm systems toddle through The Halifax area last night and this morning/afternoon. With all this ideal weather, I have very little to show for it *tiny tears shooting out from my sad little eyeballs*.
*Le Sigh*
Well, I cleaned my room (unfortunately Yesterday is a LAZY Furry Little Bum cheeks) today so perhaps having a fresh, tidy space will encourage some words to magically appear. Considering I didn’t even really want to write this post, I think I’ve done pretty well. Ahhh well. Tomorrow’s a new day. Perhaps I should take myself to yoga tomorrow. I think I’m getting a little stagnant so a bit of exercise will be just what the doctor ordered.
Sounds good to me, captain!
12 Novels in 12 Months 
I think it’s very brave of you to try so many different genres, including ones you don’t know much about :-). I’m sure you’ll learn a whole lot about writing and about yourself.
While reading your post I was wondering what I would do in your situation – not that it’s likely I’d try and find out ;-). I’m a visual person, and visual prompts work best with me, so I would pin cut-outs from movies, magazines, ads etc. of people, places landscapes on a cork board. Then I would ask myself how these people think, what their everyday challenges are, what they talk and dream about, what can go wrong in their lives. How are they tied in to their physical and social environment, how does it shape them? What are they doing where?
Anything can spark off an idea.
Thanks for the hint! I might try that but I need to find a cork board first. I’m a kinesthetic thinker so I really need to get moving and keep my blood flowing.
You’re absolutely right, anything can spark an idea!
“…kinesthetic thinker” – How about acting your characters?
BAHAHAHAHAHA Considering my main character is a gun-fighting Madam, I think I may have a bit of trouble with that one but I’ll keep this on the back burner for future reference! Thanks!