I tried updating my word count yesterday, but it wouldn't let me for some reason.
Also the NaNoWriMo website is slow as shit for some reason.
Currently my word count is 1,957.  I'll continue working on it tonight.

I'd post an excerpt from the story but none of it sounds any good out of context, and I can't help but think the story doesn't sound good even in context.  It's not that good of a story since I can't be bothered with coherence no matter how hard I try.

Quote from: aaa;1440663Also the NaNoWriMo website is slow as shit for some reason.

Yeah, i keep getting timeouts too.

You're not the only ones. Maybe the Nano forums are undergoing heavy use, or maybe everyone there is just a word count whore. Either way, its slow as an icebreaker.

The NaNoWriMo site is going very slow and often fails to work because their main server broke down and they're trying to support the entire world on their one wee little backup server. A most trying task.

This is why the scoreboard will be very important. I wish I could find time to finish it between whipping around town delivering pizzas.

Too many big words, polter, could scare away some readers or make them think you're trying too hard, if they can even concentrate to begin with.

Advice, not criticism.

I'm at 2382 and I'm stopping for the night.
I am now getting into the actual meat of the story so I'll be able to pump some shit out no problem.

They're meant to be big words, the devil embodies the state of mind of the protagonist, and the protagonist uses those words

3,457, currently.  Here's a teeny-tiny snippet from the story.

Again, my writing isn't good or anything.

Quote“Well hello there, Captain Shrapnel!  We meet again!”  cackled Lady Destruction in her clearly fabricated voice.  “You’re late.”
   “Yeah, there were some problems and I got held back.  You attacked at a really bad time for me,” answered Captain Shrapnel.
   “Ah, but it was perfect timing for me!  Now you will witness the power of Lady Destruction!  Purveyor of Peril!  Harbinger of Hell!  Entrepreneur of Entropy!”  Lady Destruction let out an evil cackle, partly because she wanted to make sure she cemented the atmosphere, and partly because she enjoyed her craftiness with words.  Captain Shrapnel was unamused.

7,638.

QuoteThe radio in his helmet crackled. Graf’s voice rose out of the speakers. “Omega Squadron, Blue flight, give a status report.”
Regaye responded first. “This is Blue Three, I am ready for launch.”
Cody went next. “This is Blue Four, fueled up and ready to kick some ass!”
There was a moment of silence. Graf’s voice came back. “Blue Two, report in. Leroux, I know you’re there.”
“This is Blue Two, launch preparations completed. I am ready for sortie.” Jake’s hand tightened on the throttle, his eyes narrowing in concentration.
“Right.” Graf’s voice assumed that military bark again. “Tower! This is Omega Squadron, Blue Flight! We are ready for launch!”
“Confirmed, Blue flight. You are clear for launch on Ramp 7. Go get ‘em.”
“Will do.” Graf’s voice cut out, and Jake saw his aircraft taxi out of its bay and into launch position. He followed suit, maneuvering his aircraft a few meters behind Graf.
“Blue Two! Maintain Launch intervals! You’re a half-meter too far!” Graf’s sharp voice caught Jake by surprise, and he almost lost his grip on the throttle. Jake shook his head. If he was allowed to, Graf would have walked out of his aircraft and measured the intervals with a meterstick. He checked the rear-view display, and saw Regaye’s aircraft nosing up behind, and after him would be Cody.
Up ahead, the large, reinforced bulkhead doors opened up into the launch ramp. Graf went first, moving his aircraft onto the catapult hook as the doors closed behind him. Jake heard a whoosh, and when the doors opened again, Graf’s aircraft was gone. Jake moved his aircraft forward, aligning the nose wheel on the catapult sledge. The doors closed behind him, and it was dark, with only the instrument lights providing illumination. Then he saw a series of lights ahead and to his left. He knew the launch sequence, three red lights to warm up the engines would turn on first, then would change to indicate takeoff. Jake applied a light pressure to the throttle stick as the lights blinked on, waiting for them to turn color.
Then the glaring crimson became a bright green, and Jake was shoved back into his seat as the catapult hurtled his fighter up the ramp. He saw a dim light at the end of the tunnel, the doors of the launch ramp opening to let him out. Then the darkness fell away, and was replaced by the glowing dim of the setting sun. Jacob felt that strange feeling of the ground leave him, shoved out of his body by the acceleration, to be replaced with a feeling of calmness. He welcomed the sky, and the sky welcomed him back.

At 35028 as I wrap up chapter fourteen.Maybe I'll do another page or two so can tell my classmates tomorrow that I'm on page 100, but sleep sounds good too right now.

Ending the day (actually, beginning Wednesday, more like) with 5020 words, and now I feel the need to fall asleep.  It's been a crazy day and I feel very happy for the election turnout.
I typed a total of 2638 words today which is quite a large amount.  In fact, I more than doubled my total words written today.  Dayum, dude.  I'd feel awesome if I didn't lack confidence in my writing abilities.
Ah well, election and words written, good day.  G'night.

Topkat, you must show me some of your work. It's irrelevant if it's good or not, since this event is all about output rather than quality, but I think you may be selling yourself short.

Quote from: Lexington;1441794Topkat, you must show me some of your work. It's irrelevant if it's good or not, since this event is all about output rather than quality, but I think you may be selling yourself short.

Alrighty, next time I'm on MSN (let's say after school today), I'll send you the file and you can give it a read

This is proving to be a very intensive affair.

Well worth the effort though. Now sure if I'll have time now that 2nd quarter starts.

okay my teachers must know I planned on entering or something because they just keep piling on homework and tests.

at least I came up with a pretty decent plot yesterday.
I'll see if I can start writing in the weekend, though I fear for the worst

Quote from: aaa;1441972Alrighty, next time I'm on MSN (let's say after school today), I'll send you the file and you can give it a read

I'll probably be out delivering pizzas to idiots by then, but let's hope for the best.

23,000 words.


God damn homework : (

Quote from: The Masked Man;144217723,000 words.


God damn homework : (

I've got about 9,000-10000 words, and you're almost half-way done?


Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan, i wish i had your time schedule.

Quote from: Wind-up Clock;1442385i wish i had your time schedule.

or lack thereof. :[

Quote from: PossumClock;1442430or lack thereof. :[

Well, the grass is greener on the other side, and the other person always seems to have time.

btw, 10379 words now. 20% done! At this progress, i'll be done on the 25th.

By your progress, you'll be done probably next week.



I realized something: i gave everyone a personality except the protagonist. Damn. i better remedy that or else.