Hi people 🙂
Have you missed me? He he he!
Well, I have 226 e mails in my inbox that need sorting, but, I’ve managed To get my word count up to 18,163 for Nano! (That’s a lie actually, I’ve managed to get my e mails down to 101 by taking full advantage of the WordPress “like” button).
I’m sorry I’m so behind with all your blogs, will catch up on Sunday I promise 🙂
I was told this place is lovely, and it is! Must be fantastic in the summer that’s for sure!
This place would be ideal for inspiration for a gothic novel 😉
My room is very nice, and I’m going to enjoy walking round the gardens tomorrow 🙂
The only problem is that I’ve finished Sorrento Sunrise, yep, it’s done, at 18,000 words….Oh, dear lol. The question now is whether I try to pad it out with 30,000 words or move onto something else? I can’t believe it! Where have I gone wrong! Lol
So what should I do….add loads of waffle, or start working on something else?
How about Part Two – Sorrento Sunset?
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Ha ha ha, now there’s an idea! 😉
Thanks Zoe!
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Oh this looks so lovely! Vikki, what an awesome place to write. Look at the halls! Wherabouts is it? I definitely want to go to England or Ireland for a few weeks, hopefully next year, for a writing retreat for some extra inspiration.
Congrats on hitting over 18,000 words! Sadly, I have severly fallen short of Nano. 😦 But there is still time! Lots of freelance writing is taking up my NaNo time. lol
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Oh, it is Sara! I’m sitting in a room now with lots of other people with laptops and there’s a huge roaring fire 🙂
Ooooo, yes, you must come over! We’ll meet up for a coffee and a writing session 🙂
Awwwww, honey 😦 Well, remember what I say…..if you end up with more words this month than you would normally have, you’re still a winner! 🙂
Good luck!
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This looks idyllic! Enjoy your retreat!
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It’s lovely Edith! 🙂
Thanks honey xx
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Lots of padding or part 2 x
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He he he, part 2?
Hmmmm….the divorce? 😉
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Start a new one – at the rate you write you’ll finish it before the end of November! x
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That’s the way I’m kind of steering Chris. Gunna sleep on it tonight and make a decision in the morning 🙂
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Vicki, whether you add to one or start another … the real trick is to keep writing and let the words take care of themseves 🙂 What a great place to get inspiration !! Write on.
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Thanks Florence 🙂
Yeah, I think you’re right…..I’m gunna go with the flow 😉
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Jealous! Why didn’t you take all of us with you?
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Awwwww, sorry Robin! I would have, if I could, you know that 😉
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Have you got a sub-plot in Sorrento Sunrise? If so, start a new one. If not, maybe go back and see if you can add one? Not sure if M&B have many sub-plots – haven’t read any in years (I think the last one was when I was thirteen?! That is far too many years ago!)
Congrats on getting to the end tho! Much applause on your tenacity and determination. x
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There isn’t really a sub plot, no Catherine…..it’s all about getting these two together 🙂 M & B tend not to ave them, because the reader just wants to know about the hero and heroine.
Thanks honey, I’ll sort it out, one way or another 😉
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Such a beautiful place….enjoy!
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It is Sabrina! 🙂
Thanks honey x
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That’s so cool! Congratulations. Go ahead and try do other 30k! 🙂
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He he he, thanks William 🙂
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While having waffles (yum), look out window. Watch out for the ______. Go for a new story.
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Thanks Joan 🙂
A new story is definitely the way to go I think 🙂
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That looks a lovely place to write.
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It is Patsy! If you ever get the chance to come down here, jump at it! 🙂
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Gorgeous place – it looks like it has a comfy bed… *thinking about sleep b/c I’m having vicious bout of insomnia*
If it’s done, it’s done – leave it, move on. When you start editing you can add and cut, but right now it’s about writing as much as possible in a month. My opinion, of course, should always be taking with a fistful of Lot’s wife…
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It is very nice Katya 🙂 The bed is fine, but, I never sleep well away from home 😦
Sorry to hear you’re suffering from insomnia honey 😦 I know that one!
I think you’re right to be honest, at least it’s finished right? 😉
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Looks great, Vikki! My advice on SS – never ever ‘pad’. When you’ve let it settle, there may be a place where an extra scene might add something, or, as someone said, a sub-plot can be developed, but words just for the sake of them is never a good option and any agent/publisher would see it for what it is. On the other hand, it is the perfect length for a novella, and I hear pocket novels are in demand, too!
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I think you’re right Sue 🙂
I’ll leave it til the new year and then do some major scene adding 😉
Yeah, pocket novels are 50,000 words too though *slump*
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What a lovely place to write!
My advice for Sorrento Sunrise – leave it a while and then read it again. You will find places to add flesh to the story 😉
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Thanks Dianne 🙂
Yes, I’ve decided to do just that!
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