Day 25 Word count:47,267 words Word count goal: 50,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Encore Save The Cat: Finale #vss very short story Finding herself lost in abstraction, Kara began losing definitions. Sure, she had her beliefs and all the time in the world, but she lost her cat, her shoes and her fingers. PlottingContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 25: The Quintessence Of The Abstract”
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#NaNoWriMo Day 24: Fear of Failure
Day 24 Word count:43,248 words Word count goal: 48,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Return With The Elixir Save The Cat: Finale #vss very short story Henry realized his magic elixir was in his dictionary all along. However, as he wrote with confidence, he became the villain of his story and stole a boat. TheContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 24: Fear of Failure”
#NaNoWriMo Day 23: The Return
Happy Thanksgiving! Day 23 Word count:44,308 words Word count goal: 46,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Return With The Elixir Save The Cat: Act III #vss very short story After losing most of his friends and allies on his harrowing journey of discovery, the star in his pocket finally led him to the mermaids’ dimensionalContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 23: The Return”
#NaNoWriMo Day 22: The Final Act
Day 22 Word count:42,128 words Word count goal: 44,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Resurrection Save The Cat: Act III (A and B story combine and reveal solution) #vss very short story Patrick felt eyes on him, following him, as he connected his senses to the forest. He had listened to the wind through theContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 22: The Final Act”
#NaNoWriMo Day 21: The Dark Night Of The Soul
Day 21 Word count:41,008 words Word count goal: 42,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Resurrection / Dark Night Of The Soul Save The Cat: Darkest Moment #vss very short story Death was tired of pursuing Brent who had wriggled out of his grasp for over a year now. He decided to take a day offContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 21: The Dark Night Of The Soul”
#NaNoWriMo Day 20: Approaching Climax
Day 20 Word count: 39,387 words Word count goal: 40,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Resurrection Save The Cat: Darkest Moment #vss very short story Once Harry shed his husk, he thought he could go home again. He was sure his family would get used to his new form over time, but when he arrived,Continue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 20: Approaching Climax”
#NaNoWriMo Day 19: Approach To The Moment Of Truth and Sunday Summary
Day 19 Word count: 39,094 words Word count goal: 38,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: The Road Back Save The Cat: All is Lost #vss very short story Eagle soared over the mountain. She glided over the back roads and tiny ghost towns. She landed on a picnic table outside an Ivar’s Seafood BarContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 19: Approach To The Moment Of Truth and Sunday Summary”
#NaNoWriMo Day 18: Frustration and Breaking Through Negative Thinking
Day 18 Word count: 34,783 words Word count goal: 36,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Reaction to Reward Save The Cat: All Is Lost (old way of thinking dies/ false defeat) #vss very short story Quimby munched on his free fry. Every day, he walked to the Monster Burger, hoping he would get there first. They wereContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 18: Frustration and Breaking Through Negative Thinking”
#NaNoWriMo Day 17: A Respite for Hero and Reader
Day 17 Word count: 33,508 words Word count goal: 34,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Reward: Seizing The Sword Save The Cat: All Is Lost (old way of thinking dies/ false defeat) #vss very short story After Ben climbed the mountain and basked in the glory of The Nipple Eye, he was positive he hadContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 17: A Respite for Hero and Reader”
#NaNoWriMo Day 16: An Ordeal for Secondary Characters
Day 16 Word count: 31,256 words Word count goal: 32,000 words Mapping the Hero’s Journey: Ordeal Save The Cat: Bad Guys Close In #vss very short story A master of circular logic, Ben was sure he could cure a broken heart. It included a revenge fantasy and never falling in love again, but Alice wasContinue reading “#NaNoWriMo Day 16: An Ordeal for Secondary Characters”
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