Not quite to 13,336 words yet? That’s okay. You have time and space for this catch-up. And a challenge. I think tomorrow, Sunday November 8, needs to be Double Your Word Count Day.
What is Double Your Word Count Day, you ask? It’s a new regional holiday that a fellow ML Jesso invented and we’re borrowing for the day. It’s a day where you write at least double your average word count, and give yourself a boost to prepare for week two.
Whatever you end-of-day word count is tonight (Saturday night) you divide that number by 6. The result is your average daily word count, and your goal on Sunday is to write twice that many words. If your average is less than 1,667, and you are behind, then I challenge you to get to a grand total of at least 13,336 words. That’s where you should be by Sunday. If you make it there, you will have accomplished a very awesome challenge.
Add your magic number here in the forum, the number of words you will be writing on Sunday. Then, when you are finished writing those words, post again to let everyone know that you are victorious. (Go you!)
I dare you.
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Trilli
ML for Tacoma/Pierce County Region
Forums Moderator: Plot Doctoring
66,772 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 19 36
My magic number: 7913.
----------Trilli
ML for Tacoma/Pierce County Region
Forums Moderator: Plot Doctoring
49,266 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 20 04
Geez, for a second there I thought you meant double everything you have. I was afraid.
Magic number: 7704!
----------I am a writer, a writer of fictions; I am the heart that you call home. And I've written pages upon pages trying to rid you from my bones.
-The Decemberists, The Engine Driver
50,109 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 20 21
...Mine's an anagram of yours.
9371.
I don't think I can do that, but I can sure...try.
----------30,737 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 21 36
wow i only have to write 5517 words for a double day...but why tomorrow? I work 24 hours today through the night til 9am tomorrow. Im gonna be exhausted to try adn write that much. Determination kicking in.....(wait whats that) DETERMINATION OVERLOAD!!!!!!! I WILL MAKE IT. Im cheesy i know..question how do you get your banner to show up on your signature..mine only showed up as a code...im confused.
----------56,439 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 23 18
my magic number is 4353 and i will do it lol. only becuase my fiance is home to watch the kids. yay all of us:)
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66,772 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 23 26
Jesse, I think we can grant you a get-out-of nano card. 24 hour shift? Yikes! My sister has those and I don't envy her them. How about your next day off you do that? After you catch up on sleep, of course.
----------Trilli
ML for Tacoma/Pierce County Region
Forums Moderator: Plot Doctoring
66,772 / 50,000
Nov 7, 2009 - 23 28
Go to your account settings. There's a place for your signature halfway through. if you list your code it should pop up. As long as the link is current. Check out mybannermaker.com for easiest application. Need help? PM me and I'll set one up for you.
----------Trilli
ML for Tacoma/Pierce County Region
Forums Moderator: Plot Doctoring
52,211 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 07 26
mine is 5670 i can so do that see everyone at borders all those books can bring such inspiration besides if i hit 25000 i get a new book at least i won't have to drive anywhere lol
----------31,880 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 11 36
I'm aiming for 3000, it'll be a good first step to catching up.
50,103 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 15 13
Well, I'm behind so I'm going for the 13,336 (actually an even 13,400.)
I saw this post a little late, but I started out this morning needing 5,200, and I've already written just over 2,000. So my calculator says that I need 3,042 over the rest of the day to catch up completely.
I'm pretty sure that I can get it done :) Thanks for the challenge Trilli!
56,439 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 17 27
yeah i accomplished my double word count day i think i am gonna plan doing this every sunday i am 4000 words past the daily quota which means i am 2 1/2 days ahead of time. thank you trilli you are the best! for giving us this challenge.
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66,772 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 19 25
While I have endeavored to double my word count, my body is telling me stop. So I shall call this writing dare a foil and admit defeat. I was aiming for 7913. And I got 6787. That's okay. I almost hit it. And I did get past my 30K. That rocks. I'll make it up tomorrow.
----------Trilli
ML for Tacoma/Pierce County Region
Forums Moderator: Plot Doctoring
50,026 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 20 56
I waved my white flag in defeat, too. My double word count goal was 8-thousand and something....too tired to remember the exact number. I made it to over 5k toward it today though and also surpassed the 30k (total) mark. Now my cowering brain is relieved I'm going to let it rest and put it to bed! ;)
~NovelistByNight
----------39,042 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 22 03
ok... forgot to post the goal, but just met it and passed it by a little! 17,617. Waking up early tomorrow to hit 20,000 before the meeting! Mark my words :) tee hee hee!
31,880 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 22 09
1000 words short of my goal, but I finally surpassed 10,000. I will have the same goal tomorrow.
41,502 / 50,000
Nov 8, 2009 - 23 01
Wow, I feel kind of sheepish. Double my usual word count was only 4400ish. Other people are writing, what, 3500+ words per day, for doubles of 7000+? You guys are craaazy!
Anyway, I'm ahead of schedule, but I decided to do the double-up regardless. It was grueling, but I made it! Almost to 20k now!
66,772 / 50,000
Nov 9, 2009 - 01 54
Good job everyone! I'm so proud of you for even trying to get double your word count! You rock. Do a little dance, you've earned it. Remember this challenge is here for the duration. If you need a word boost, now's the time. Go ahead and take a challenge. They're fun!
----------Trilli
ML for Tacoma/Pierce County Region
Forums Moderator: Plot Doctoring
52,177 / 50,000
Nov 10, 2009 - 15 50
Wow, and I thought I had it hard with just 5000... How do you guys manage to get so much writing done in one day?
Good news, I got about 6000 on Sunday. Bad news... I have to ignore the fact that I'm almost three days ahead of my quota schedule and keep writing... *sigh...*
----------2006 - Fortune & Glory - Winner
66,772 / 50,000
Nov 11, 2009 - 01 19
I write like mad on the days I have off. Because on the days I work I can barely write at all. So I plot when I should be working, and write when I'm not. It's a funny thing, but it works. Also massive encouragement is good too. I set two goals: a halfway goal and a finish goal. If I get to the halfway goal I can have a cup of tea or a treat. If I get to the full goal I get a bigger present. Like a cd or a new set of headphones (thanks to Angitiger for suggesting that one. The new ones rock!).
Writing for itself is fun, but I'm also motivated by bribes. I'll do almost anything for a bag of swedish fish. LOL
----------Trilli
ML for Tacoma/Pierce County Region
Forums Moderator: Plot Doctoring
56,439 / 50,000
Nov 15, 2009 - 14 13
well on the second double your word count day i have managed to do it and some. im heading to the movies with the kids now so hopefully when i get home i can hit 30k. that is my goal for the night.
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874 / 50,000
Nov 15, 2009 - 14 21
I need to 16x my word count. This year is eating me alive just like last year did.
----------Thomas Martin
Captain, The League of Magnificent Scoundrels
http://thescoundrels.net
66,772 / 50,000
Nov 15, 2009 - 15 01
Anyone want to double your word count day today? It's a fun challenge. I promise.
----------Trilli
ML for Tacoma/Pierce County Region
Forums Moderator: Plot Doctoring
35,409 / 50,000
Nov 15, 2009 - 23 07
I attempted a triple-word count day but only managed to double. All in all though, that ain't too shabby.
----------66,772 / 50,000
Nov 16, 2009 - 10 25
That's awesome! Great job!
----------Trilli
ML for Tacoma/Pierce County Region
Forums Moderator: Plot Doctoring
41,186 / 50,000
Nov 17, 2009 - 17 20
Okay I didn't double my word count on Sunday because I don't write on Sundays, but on Monday I did it. I had been averagaing 2000 a day and yesterday I did 4000. It's amazing what that little write or die program can do to your word count.
Go NANO"s
Chris
----------Angelsformymuse
Myrria's Legacy
Christina Weigand