You think 50,000 words in 30 days is a feat? Try doing it five. Even I, who’ve written two 50k-plus novels in a month each – and, once, even a 25k-plus book in just under a week – have to pick up my jaw off of the floor at such a notion. 10,000 words written in a day: Possible, or out and out madness?!
The correct answer is A) Possible. Author Rachel Aaron is living proof it can be done. And as I’ve just read a sample chapter of one of her books on her blog, Pretentious Title (which is one of the most applause-worthy names for a blog I’ve ever seen), and as I’m kind of jumping up and down inside to own the book, now (confession: The book kind of had me at the cover. I mean, LOOK at him! …I mean, ahem, “it”…), I’m inclined to believe these aren’t just the quantity-over-quality ravings of a quacksalver who can’t tell QWERTY from quill. (Never thought you’d see that many Qs in a sentence, did you?)
From what I’ve seen of Pretentious Title, the blog isn’t hurting for attention. But never let it be said that Ever On Word nurses a bias against popular blogs. Big, small, medium, or custom-fit for peculiar body types, if I find a post I think you should read, I’m gonna say, “Hey, You Should Read This!”
So whether you, too, are a writer, or simply someone in want of productivity principles that could perchance be adjusted to fit your personal pursuits (and now we’re going crazy with Ps… I guess it’s just an alliterative day for me), then do have a look at Rachel’s not-too-pretentiously-titled piece “How I Went From Writing 2,000 Words a Day to 10,000 Words a Day”.
Ever On Word 
I second this notion. The author did a very kind, helpful, and informative Q&A with everyone and anyone interested on the NaNo forums– which is not something many published authors would do.
What a benevolent gesture! She seems like a real credit to the literary community. Let’s keep her. ^-^
I just sent you the narration! I hope you enjoy it.
Ooooh, awesome!!! I’m off to listen now!
Oh my, what FUN! This is definitely exciting news. Can’t wait to try it out! Thanks for passing along the link—
Pleasure all mine. I hope you find it handy. (:
Ach, this is grand news! Thank you, Danielle! 😀
You’re most welcome, lassie. (:
It is madness. But … aspirational.
Something like “C”, then — “all of the above”?
P.S. — Big thanks to you and your current 10K-a-day challenge updates for setting me onto this. (:
I mean to refer back to that particular blog entry… I’d read it once before, but I think it bears re-reading.
I don’t expect to be writing 10K-a-day, any time soon… But if I can go from writing 200 words a day to anything north of a thousand… that would be huge for me.
Agreed; I know I’ll be going back for a refresher in prep for NaNo 2012.
From 200 to 1000+ — a good 500% increase! That would indeed be an occasion for breaking out the celebratory happy dance. 😀
Awww, you guys are too kind! I’m just happy I can pay it forward. I got where I am because other authors took time to write out advice for me, I would be an ungrateful person indeed not to try to do as much.
I’m so glad the blog has helped, and thank you for the kind words. I really hope you enjoy the Eli books and the posts (I actually just posted one on editing if anyone’s interested).
❤
Rachel
The lady herself! *shoves clutter in the broom closet and lays out the fine china*
Thanks for dropping in! I’m still hopping up and down with desire for that book collection (the word on Facebook is you’ve got a giveaway in the works! ^^), and I’m definitely planning to check out your latest post sometime before the day is out, so I’ll see you on the other side. (:
Yep, I’m doing a give away on my blog tomorrow! I’ll post links on FB and Twitter! Come by for a chance to win free books. I’ve actually got the omnibus in my hand right now. This thing is a phonebook! I can’t wait to give them away 😀
Ayeee! I, for one, am SO, SO THERE!
Give away is up now! Free books ;D – http://thisblogisaploy.blogspot.com/2012/02/win-eli-monpress-omnibus.html
*cartwheels*