Managed just shy of 2000 words today in about 9 hours of staring at the screen. Phew, what a slog. But I know it will be a story worth telling and that’s what matters. Pat on the back to everyone who managed some words today.

And now for time to absorb even more futuristic sci fi with the third episode of #theperipheral - anyone else watching?

Bizigal Greeting cards can be so hard to write--and so helpful in moments when people don't quite know what to say but want to say something.

Tempted to wake up before dawn to get some writing in tomorrow but 1) I’m not a morning person, and 2) I will be broken for the rest of the day. Is it worth a try though? #5amwritingclub

Friday mornings with Deanne Adams mean only one thing. Plot twist! This time it involves the narcissistic simpleton and prankster, Fletch. Excited about this one… 🎉

I’ve developed a bad habit of pausing a film to see if I’ve guessed correctly as to whether the plots midpoint actually coincides with the running time midpoint. Just me? 🫣

Starting my writing day with a long lie in, cup of coffee and warm Welsh cake.

Who knew Welsh cakes could fuel such a productive day. 1080 new words and a completely restructured chapter. Sailing over that 38k mark. 🎉 Diet’s out the window…

How long did it take you to write your first book?

Following on from the retreat thread by SarahMJasat I’ve dedicated the next 48 hours (as of 6am tomorrow) to pure writing. Dogs have been shipped off. Internet & phone off. Snacks on hand. Any tips before I dive in? Should I set a schedule or wing it?

That’s a wrap! Day 1 of 2 for my 48 hour high pressure writing stint. SUCCESS! Set myself a minimum 1.5k, realistic 2k & a 5k goal being an unlikely dream scenario. Only went and made a bloody dream come true! Here’s hoping my eyes survive Day 2 😴 #wip

Ok, I’m officially broken. But here’s the running total. And those words are in order and actually make sense! Win! Expecting to cut back during edits but sitting about right where story progress is concerned. Maybe squeeze out 400 in tonight’s sprint…👀

Hooray! It’s back! #BetweenTheCovers

My heart was in my mouth too watching that. Glad Clive checked she was ok! #mastermind

I was today days old when I found out how to assign chapters to a word doc so I no longer have to search through finder for numbered chapter headings 🫣

Can’t wait to get my hands on this! deanneadamsauthor

Weekend read: The Heretic’s Servant by deanneadamsauthor 🌹

Summer ‘22: waiting for 9pm to watch Love Island. Winter ‘22: waiting for 9pm to watch The Traitors.

Just submitted the #first500 words of my YA sci fi dystopia novel to Jericho Writers competition. A little smug when the word count hit 499 the first time, though also tempted to add one more for luck. 🤓 Excited to see Alice Caprio & @AbiRFellows on the panel!🙌

First. Draft. Done. 🙌