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10-10-2006, 04:57 AM
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People like yelling at other people. It's how the world works. But what about those of us who write for the fun of it more than for publication?
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10-10-2006, 05:48 AM
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To go along with what some others have said; I like to write 500+ words a day, because I love to write. That doesn't mean I feel like I have to though, it's just like how I try to play certain games every now and then or try to see certain movies. Entertainment not work.
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10-10-2006, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by slayerofangels
But what about those of us who write for the fun of it more than for publication?
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Then it matters even less how many words you write a day. Just write one - as long as it's a nice one! |
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10-10-2006, 10:59 AM
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the old, well-established goal for professional writers used to be 10 pages a day... that meant 10 NEW pages... not rewrites or edits...
i'd say it's still a valid goal, even given the greater ease of committing words to paper that computers provide over the good ol' underwood or smith/corona...
of course, that's if you're writing to sell... if you're just writing for fun, then as mike said, the amount doesn't count...
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10-10-2006, 04:17 PM
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I'm writing with the hopes of getting something published, but I'm not expecting to make a career out of it. If somehow that magically happened, I'd be able to quit my job and write (or attempt to) 10 pages a day. As it is I'm lucky if I get that on a hot streak.
I like the idea of getting one word a day down. Maybe I'll go out on a limb and shoot for a whole five.
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10-11-2006, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Blix
Maybe I'll go out on a limb and shoot for a whole five.
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Just make sure you get them in the right order. |
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10-11-2006, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike C
Just make sure you get them in the right order.
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Now tough part is that. |
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10-11-2006, 05:20 PM
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Ink Slinger
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Originally Posted by mammamaia
the old, well-established goal for professional writers used to be 10 pages a day... that meant 10 NEW pages... not rewrites or edits...
i'd say it's still a valid goal, even given the greater ease of committing words to paper that computers provide over the good ol' underwood or smith/corona...
of course, that's if you're writing to sell... if you're just writing for fun, then as mike said, the amount doesn't count...
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Well, yes, a valid goal for those who can afford to spend all day, every day, writing ten pages.
The majority of people have a job, of which pays them before they write the first novel.
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10-11-2006, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Blix
Now tough part is that.
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Whoa! Don't get crazy now. |
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