NaNoWriMo – HAWK update 2

The drawing for this post, from 1985,  is to symbolise that sometimes two heads are better than one.  This is a theory that bears fruit in Chapter 6 which I’ve just completed.

‘Two heads are better than one ….’

It depends of course what the objective is …

At the time of writing this, on completion of Chapter 6, I’ve estimated that I’m approximately 3,000 words behind schedule but I’m confident that with some effort on my days off work that I can make up some ground.  The most important thing is that the plot is rolling out more easily for me.  My main characters are appearing as I wanted and now one third of the way through, the action and pace are picking up.

In my next session, Chapter 7, I want to try to write it in one straight haul.  Not much to ask, some might say, but I’m aiming for it to be about 3,000 – 3,500 words.  If I want it to be gripping I feel much more comfortable continuing, rather than taking a rest.  It has to run in my mind like a movie so that I can get it all down quickly.  If I can get that completed and start Chapter 8 tomorrow morning I’ll be back on track.  Nothing like a bit of pressure to keep the imagination working.

Enough said.

NaNoWriMo – HAWK update 1

I decided to investigate any other use of Hawk as the name of a crime-fighting hero. I came across a variety of entries when I used Google, so with effect from today my novel’s working title is changed to – HAWK, A HUMAN HUNTER.  I am still in the early stages with my novel.  The accompanying graphic is a drawing I did of a fox.  It may be a different animal but it came to mind as I thought of a hunter who is cunning, skilful and a colourful character.

another cunning, skilful and colourful character …

It’s Day Six of the writing challenge to beat all writing challenges the NaNoWriMo.  Perhaps it’s because it’s still early days or is it because I’ve just completed Chapter 3 … whichever it is, I still feel upbeat about my novel idea.  My next chapter is already underway … at least in my head.  Whilst things are going well I’m intending to continue with the tale.

Progress is being made by both me and my main character.  I had the good fortune to receive one of my writing magazines on Thursday through the post and what was featured in it … ‘chapters’ the building blocks of a novel.  Two things came to mind.

Firstly, when I read the article by James McCreet I decided it was as timely as any article could be to drop in your mailbox.

Secondly I thought it would be a good idea to write a letter to Writing Magazine to tell them of my good fortune and thank Mr. McCreet at the same time.  It seems like months since I saw my name in the letters page of a magazine … oh yeah, that would be because it has been months.

Time is moving on and so must my story so if you happen by please take a moment to sample HAWK, A HUMAN HUNTER.  All the first three chapters are featured on the links to the left on this blog.  If you should decide to have a peek I’d be delighted to see any comments you may have.  Feel free to say what you think … the Hawk isn’t real so he won’t be coming after you.