One week has passed by already. The hard numbers, also available in a easy to read chart format, are as follows: 15 168 words written, averaging 2167 words per day, putting me two days ahead of schedule. Numbers* don't tell the full story.
The first arc is starting to wrap up. While it was meant to introduce readers to the setting, it also became Laura's introduction. She took centre stage, adjusting to her new life. Characters developed in ways I never expected. Flora and Fawna, the twin sisters no one bothers to get right, have a war brewing, where one is building an army of laser-wielding zombies to fight the other's zombie hordes. Cassie is having fun poking Caitlin's ego. Caitlin, for her part, is blind to her own ego and is like a force of nature. I've also set up the Jennifer of Jennifers serial.
The St. Dymphna students are also coming together. Mackenzie, previously described as Verity's pet geek, developed a spine of sorts. There's also a spark of something between her and Laura. Caroline's crush on Jay has been set up, as had Autumn's. Drama and conflict should come out from that. Possibly explosions and collateral damage. Verity hasn't said much so far, but is definitely the centre of her clique.
Coming up in week 2, the end of the first arc and the start of the second. I should have a Caitlin focused arc next, to show how she works, but I have plans for a Skye-focused arc as well. Considering that Caitlin took the offensive in the first serial, there should be a Verity-initiated plot for retaliation. I hope to keep to the pace I've set, which will give me an off day if I need it. I have enough potential serial titles to keep me going and a scene in my head for at least one of them.
Tally-ho!
* No, not her. And not personified math, either.
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