As you can see above, this has been my best week so far! I added 3,378 words to my WIP, which brings me to a total of 9,103 words in the manuscript. It also brings me to 7,750 out of 10,000, which is my goal for the month. So, I've almost completely caught up to … Continue reading Update #4: Camp NaNoWriMo
Category: Writing
Update #3: Camp NaNoWriMo
As you can see above, I've made so much progress this past week! I added 2502 words to my WIP, which brings me to a total of 5725 words in the manuscript. It also brings me to 4,372 out of 10,000, which is my goal for the month. So, I'm still a little behind, but … Continue reading Update #3: Camp NaNoWriMo
Update #2: Camp NaNoWriMo
As you can see above, I've made some progress in the last week but not nearly enough. I'm now 982 words further in my WIP, which brings me to a total of 3,219 words. It also brings me to 1,870 out of 10,000, which is my goal for the month. I've also managed to accumulate … Continue reading Update #2: Camp NaNoWriMo
Update #1: Camp NaNoWriMo
As you can see above, I've made some progress in the first four days of camp. I'm now 888 words further in my WIP, which brings me to a total of 2237 words. I lowered my goal by half, from 20,000 to 10,000, because I decided to shoot for something that was more achievable given … Continue reading Update #1: Camp NaNoWriMo
Silently, Slowly, Stealthily
SilentlyBorn from a single mistakeA betrayal most intimate SlowlyGrowing in abundanceReaching tendrils at great expense StealthilyDoom spreads unchecked, unnoticedA life is forever upended
Too Late
Tossing and turningLimbs flailing in motion Thoughts swirling Like a dark funnel in a raging storm Tired eyes as scratchy as a desertLids heavy but ever open Too exhausted to carry onLonging for escape that never comes
My Body Fights
It commences whena sharp stab of painburns through the tight muscle.My body fights. Exhaustion sets inand swallows like a drainuntil all energy is muzzled.My body fights. Raging fire from withinflows through the pulsing veinswhile the head aches and becomes puzzled.My body fights. My body fights to win.My body fights to live life again.My body fights … Continue reading My Body Fights
The Dishes Won’t Wash Themselves
The wind is growling, And the sky is open, Pouring and dripping with fury. The sirens grow louder, Constantly calling To the beat of racing hearts. Warnings of doom blare from the screen Causing pacing, panic, and tears. All are huddling and bracing, Hiding in terror. Except one. Standing at the sink In blissful denial, … Continue reading The Dishes Won’t Wash Themselves
