I Learned More About My Characters Today

[queenoftheskies]

The newer ones that haven't been with me throughout the development of the series.

These characters were designed specifically for this first book and, until I started working on some of the scenes I'd skipped (because I didn't know the characters well enough to flesh out the scenes at that time), I really didn't know them.

But, now, they're really coming to life for me and the writing is developing out of these new characters, their interaction with the plot, and their interaction with my series characters.

Quite a satisfying feeling.

I'm getting very close to winding up. Very close. But, I might top 140,000, unless I find other scenes I want to take out. There's one I'm waffling about, but I think it's going to end up finding its way to Dawn of Destiny like a couple other scenes did.

Ancient Secrets 3,008 words today

135,274 total words to date

135,274 / 140,000 (96.0%)

And, my julnawrimo word count for the day:

25,887 / 50,000 (51.0%)

Comments

[java-fiend.livejournal.com]

Isn't it awesome when you really get to know your characters inside and out? It's like getting to know a new and interesting person. Hopefully you won't have to kill 'em. ;-)

Good for you, Miss J.

[queenoftheskies.livejournal.com]

Well, two of them do die. One seriously deserves it. The other one...well...let's just say he made some unwise decisions.

[java-fiend.livejournal.com]

Well then, enjoy killing off the one who deserves it!!! LOL....