Clarion Updates, Day 4 & 5

[lagilman]

Not that I think anyone's reading these, but I did promise to report in....

Title: "Strong Earth"
Starting point: 1,100 words of outline
Goal: 20,000 words of story
Wednesday & Thursday: 1084
Total words: 3169
Research: period sidearms, slang


Excerpt:


“Mind your tongue, scum,” a growl rose from the men, a local man from the sound of his voice. Part of Elizabeth thrilled to hear the menace brought to her defense, but the tension in the group was too heavy for her to feel any comfort; the man was not defending her, but looking for an excuse, the spark that would set this confrontation to violence. She knew that as well as she knew when a plant was about to bud.



Dead Bodies: a lady never looks back to find out.
Wardrobe changes: one
Things magical: the itch is growing.
Tea consumed: none.


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Comments

[fakefrenchie.livejournal.com]

I read these entries. I like them.

[cathschaffstump.livejournal.com]

For the record, I'm reading these.

Catherine

[lagilman]

If nobody comments (crickets chirp), the author has no way of knowing anyone's paying attention. If I think something - anything - isn't of interest, I'll stop doing it. That's not a threat or a whinge, just a blunt assessment of how I need to manage my time.

[music-lover3.livejournal.com]

I read these. Great excerpt!