April ExoWriMo - Word Count Report In

[theexorcistmod]

 April ExoWriMo 

Report in with your word counts!

This entry is for  reporting daily word counts! Every day after you finish writing/creating, please comment with your nickname, the day and the number of words you wrote. See the example below:

Comment to this post and use the following format: 

Subject: Day [date], [your username], [that day's word count]
Example: Day 1, Cutiesonthehorizon, 134 words

If you forget to report in during that day, no worries, post a comment the next day, just report with the date of the previous day in the subject line. 

Please try and use the format mentioned above for the subject line so it'll be easier for us to keep an eye on the word counts. As to the comment itself, feel free to gripe about how hard the words were, or squee about how easily you wrote half a chapter! You can put in your favorite sentence, or add a link to the fic, whatever you feel like:) 

To help you all out a bit, April was decided to be the month of AUs/Crossovers! You're of course welcome to create any kind of content, but if you want to get some inspiration, there are few AU/Fic generators: 

http://writers-den.pantomimepony.co.uk/writers-plot-ideas.php
http://colormayfade.tumblr.com/generator
http://www.springhole.net/writing_roleplaying_randomators/au-idea.htm

Most of all, have fun and don't forget to report in:)


 

Comments

Day 10, gimmesomeloki, ???? words

[gimmesomeloki]

Everything I wrote today is waiting to be typed so I don't know the word count yet, my estimate is that it's about 400-500 words. And all I have to say about it is poor, poor Tomas.

Re: Day 10, gimmesomeloki, ???? words

[vshendria]

Gimme!

Day 12, Starrylizard, 250 words

[starrylizard]

Not much, may all be deleted. We'll see.

Excerpt: The shuttle hummed beneath his seat, the sudden heavy press of weight pushing him into his seat the only sign that the giant tin can he was riding had left the platform. Underneath the semi-darkness of his hat, Marcus squeezed his eyes shut for real and took a deep breath, then let it out on a shaky exhale. Clasping the solid crucifix that hung from his neck, he said a quick prayer to the heavens that he could at least be of some assistance to the crew of the deep space vessel. All he knew for sure was that the shuttle was taking him to something he’d never seen before. He prayed that the darkness of space would somehow prove to be less lonely than the crowded cities he’d known so far.

Re: Day 12, Starrylizard, 250 words

[cutiesonthehorizon]

No deleting!!!!! I want it all! <3

Day 12, Herbeloved82, 1060 words

[herbeloved82]

This story is moving so slow I just saw a crippled snail overtaking me. But they'll meet. Sooner or later they'll meet.

Re: Day 12, Herbeloved82, 1060 words

[starrylizard]

Lol. Slow and steady wins the race?

Day 12, cutiesonthehorizon, 1120 words

[cutiesonthehorizon]

Was a busy day but managed at least something:)
Here's an excerpt:

So he put on his big boy pants as some would say and tried to focus all his attention on his sister. She looked tired and older than her 20 years and Tomas felt a pang of regret upon realizing some of that weariness was caused by himself. Olivia worked day shifts this last week and so she was awakened a few times by Tomas' nightmares. They had separate rooms - thanks for small mercies, Tomas didn't think he could share a room with his sister the same way he shared the apartment with his abuela. There would be no hiding his lack of sleep or wild pacing after a nightmare. Even this way the thin walls sometimes let past Tomas gasping breath or a moan and Olivia was always there. No, Tomas preferred the nights when she was at work and he was alone. No need to pretend everything was okay, no need to try and tiptoe around Olivia's room on his way to the bathroom when he felt like sicking up from the gory images his mind was showing him.

Re: Day 12, cutiesonthehorizon, 1120 words

[starrylizard]

Poor boy.

vshendria, day 12 (?), 693 words

[vshendria]

I typed up the stuff I had handwritten, so I now have 2375 words of Chapter 3. Very, very rough words.

Re: vshendria, day 12 (?), 693 words

[cinelitchick]

Very, very rough perhaps. But also very, very good!

Day 12, cinelitchick, 630 words

[cinelitchick]

I managed to write half a scene. Tomorrow I'll finish the scene.

Today's sample:

Marcus paced the small waiting room outside Doctor Ortega’s office. The practice was located at the psychiatrist’s home in Baltimore, Maryland, but it had its own private entrance to keep Doctor Ortega’s professional and private lives separate. The room was comfortable enough with gray walls, two chairs and an end table with a few specially chosen magazines available for his patients’ perusal. Marcus had sat down for all of seven seconds when he began pacing like a lion in a cage. An old gray lion, he thought humorlessly. He kept his hands in the pockets of his black trousers as he moved back and forth, back and forth.

Why the hell am I even here? I’m fine. I’m teaching. I’m bothering no one. My students don’t have an issue with me. My colleagues don’t appeared to be bothered by my presence. The dean is pleased so far. So why the fuck am I here in this godforsaken room waiting for a man who will either keep me in the classroom or throw me back out into the field? Either way I’m screwed.

He stopped pacing.

A sense of dawning rose from a place very deep in his soul.

Re: Day 12, cinelitchick, 630 words

[thenbringmeback]

In my absence, I've probably missed some of the context here, but this little clip has me so curious! definitely looking forward to the rest! as always, your work is fabulous c:

Day 12, thenbringmeback, 2018 words

[thenbringmeback]

First of all, let me just say that I am so proud of everyone's progress so far! I haven't gotten around to reading all the comments in this thread yet, but I'm going to be able to do so going forward. I can't wait to see what all everyone's had to say!

That said, thank you also for the wonderful feedback you've left me on my few report-ins. I'm hoping I'm back on schedule now! And I've actually got a snippet to offer this time around!

Here you are:

[“…Marcus, it’s a slide.”

“What? You’re taking the piss!” Marcus’ excitement is like that of a child, and Tomas can’t help but smile to himself at the sight. They’re indeed looking at the entrance to what appears to be a pretty steep slide. Tomas doesn’t recall looking around on the outside of the giant pyramid and seeing a place where a slide exits the building, but it’s too late now, because Marcus is tugging him along. All fifty-something years of this man practically dragging Tomas to the top of the slide with the excitement of a child.

It’s endearing in its own right. Marcus enjoys simple things. His pleasures are sporadic and unique, and Tomas can find no fault in a grown man drunkenly enjoying a slide more than he enjoys the thought of a pleasure cruise or gambling his money away in a casino.

That’s why he eagerly follows Marcus down the slide, laughing himself when he can hear Marcus’ own joyous exclamations echoing through the slide. It twists into what feels like a widespread spiral, and the next thing he knows, he’s being dumped out onto the dirt, right atop Marcus’ chortling form. He sees the smile on his friend’s face, and feels Marcus’ fingers close around his forearms as he identifies what just fell on top of him. They’re giggling drunkenly to one another, until Mouse’s voice fills the slide above them and they scramble out of the way.]

Presently, this thing is pretty light-hearted. My intention was to keep it that way during the entire work and write something that gave the boys a break for once, but I've since come up with an idea for a route to take this in that probably won't keep it that way. Maybe this happier route is a little OOC, but I can't be stopped now!

Re: Day 12, thenbringmeback, 2018 words

[cinelitchick]

Welcome back!!!! The happy, carefree vibe you have going is a adorable! It's wonderful to see them so filled with joy. Even if the mood doesn't last, I'm very much looking forward to reading this in full. ❤️

Day 13, cutiesonthehorizon, 1766 words

[cutiesonthehorizon]

Yay! Today was a strange day. Filled with work, then a tweet from Ben Daniels himself and a bit of inspiration to write:)

"You became a priest to give back.... because there was someone who cared. Someone who took you in when they didn't have to. I understand that."

Marcus gave him a long look, then reached out to squeeze his shoulder.

"You're a smart kid, Tomas. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise."

Tomas wanted to protest the sentiment, but for once he didn't. It felt good to be told he was smart instead of being called a freak. It felt even nicer, because he knew Marcus meant those words, that it wasn't just pretense.

Re: Day 13, cutiesonthehorizon, 1766 words

[cinelitchick]

Awww! They're bonding. It's so sweet. Congrats on Ben tweeting at you!!! I can see why you were inspired to write. <3 Excellent word count!

Day 13, Herbeloeved82 1585 words

[herbeloved82]

Incredibile Dictu. Tomorrow I'll work on their first meeting.

Re: Day 13, Herbeloeved82 1585 words

[cinelitchick]

Yay! Very nice word count! :D

Day 13, cinelitchick, 664 words

[cinelitchick]

I finished the scene that comprises Marcus and Tomas' first official "unofficial" session.

Today's sample:

Silence fell over the room. Tomas took in every last word Marcus told him. This man was a warrior. A martyr. The idea of being trapped in a room with a desk and whiteboard instead of being on the front lines of the coming war was worse than death. His mind was fractured. His soul blackened. He was a fallen angel. He was the most beautiful creature Doctor Tomas Ortega had ever seen.

“We will exorcise this demon of yours, Marcus. The exorcist will rise again. I promise you that.”

Marcus saw the determination on Tomas’ face; the glint in his eye he couldn’t quite decipher. He believed him. For the first time in six weeks, maybe even in the past three years, Marcus felt a feeling wash over him he thought had long since abandoned him: hope.

By God if it didn’t scare the crap out of him.

Re: Day 13, cinelitchick, 664 words

[thenbringmeback]

That last line! I enjoyed the whole thing, but that last line is so blatantly Marcus that it has me silently screaming. I'm so excited for whatever else you're coming up with I can hardly contain it. Keep up the awesome work, as usual!

Day 13, thenbringmeback, 1000 words

[thenbringmeback]

Today was an odd day. I just didn't feel like writing in general. Now that it's after midnight, I've been slapped by the urge to write as my brain is trying to shut down for the night. What's a guy to do? xD

No snippet tonight, mostly because of what I did write, most of the content is either spoilery or just not much more than exposition. I'll try to have something better for day 14 c:

Re: Day 13, thenbringmeback, 1000 words

[cinelitchick]

If an "odd day" gets you to write 1000 words, then I wish you ALL the odd days you can handle! 😄

Day 14, Starrylizard, 40 words

[starrylizard]

I didn't get to write today much because of my back, but when I did take some time to try... I was a little stumped. I have 40, not so great words. But I have checked in. ;)

Re: Day 14, Starrylizard, 40 words

[cinelitchick]

I'm sorry about your back. I hope you feel better soon! I'm glad you were at least able to check in. :)

Day 13, Vshendria, 1018 words

[vshendria]

Still churning out crap

Re: Day 13, Vshendria, 1018 words

[starrylizard]

LOL, certainly a lot more than I am. :D

Day 14, cutiesonthehorizon, 571 words

[cutiesonthehorizon]

Kind of a weird day and the muse wasn't very cooperative either. Not sure if I'll keep those words or rewrite the scene, so no excerpt today.

Re: Day 14, cutiesonthehorizon, 571 words

[cinelitchick]

Awwww! *Hugs*

Day 14, thenbringmeback, 2509 words

[thenbringmeback]

I wrote all of this at like 2 o'clock yesterday morning...this morning...the 14th, lmao. I'm kind of self-conscious about all I wrote, so no snippet this time around, but I promise I'll report in with something substantial tonight/tomorrow night! ; w;

It's coming along quite well, at least! I've almost got the first arc finished, and then I can open up into the second arc! I've pretty much decided this story features two major arcs, and the second will be longer than the first. I'm hoping I can finish writing the whole thing through the course of exowrimo, but if it takes a little longer afterwards, oh well. xD

Thanks guys!

Re: Day 14, thenbringmeback, 2509 words

[cinelitchick]

That is an AWESOME word count for 2 a.m.!!! I'm so happy to see how pleased you are with your fic! Congrats on your almost finishing the first arc and for figuring out everything. Good luck with finishing during ExoWriMo! If you don't, however, no worries. (As you already have figured out lol)

Day 14, cinelitchick, 767 words

[cinelitchick]

I wrote a whole scene! It's a Tomas/Amelia (aka Mouse) two-hander that teases the bigger picture. (I know, could I vague that up for you?)

Today's sample:

“You’re right. It has been too long since we’ve seen other. Or talked, for that matter,” she said. “I hope my recommending you to Bennett wasn’t inconvenient or unwanted. I know it was out of the blue. I’m sorry I’ve been such a bad friend.”

The worry and concern were etched into her features, but he saw it had less to do with him and more to do with their mutual friend. Not that he doubted her sincerity towards him. Quite the opposite. He was touched that she cared; though not as much as she would have liked.

“On the contrary. We both have been remiss in that department. I was pleasantly surprised and rather flattered that you thought of me at all when dealing with such a sensitive subject as your friend.” Tomas didn’t see the point in telling her the progress he had made in his relationship with Marcus. It was small yet incremental and there was so much potential there. To inform her of their connection would only muddy the waters. “Also, I enjoyed meeting Devon. He is a very smart, well-educated man. Dedicated in more ways than one.”

Amelia plucked an apple slice off her plate and bit into it. “He’s a good man. Mildly infuriating, but good. From what I can tell, he’s been Marcus’ ally almost from the beginning. They have friction, but it seems to strengthen their bond. Basically they are both pains in each other’s asses, which is exactly how they like it.”

Tomas chuckled. “That sounds like a wonderful relationship. I am a bit jealous. I have never had a connection like that with someone.”

She grunted. “It’s not all it’s cracked up to be.”

Re: Day 14, cinelitchick, 767 words

[cutiesonthehorizon]

Oooh, nice! I like the way you portrayed Mouse/Amelia and this whole convo sounds so good and promising, ehehe.

Day 15, cutiesonthehorizon, 1105 words

[cutiesonthehorizon]

Tomas and Peter finally meet, yay! The scene is still not finished, but they've met at least:D

Tomas took the book and opened the first page. He was a little surprised to see it was illustrated, though not by the publisher.

"Did you... draw in the book?" he asked with a carefully neutral tone and a raised eyebrow. Marcus gave him a sheepish smirk.

"It might be one of my vices. I like to doodle in books," Marcus admitted and Tomas looked down at the pages filled with latin text and pencil drawings. His lips twitched in a smile and he felt suddenly very privileged and emotional. His teacher was lending him a book he put a piece of himself into and each page was like a look into his heart. Tomas felt warmth coursing through his body just by touching the pages.

"It's nice," he said finally, trying not to show how much this simple gesture meant to him. "Thank you. I'll be sure to return them in the same condition."

"I'm sure you will," Marcus said with a smile.

Re: Day 15, cutiesonthehorizon, 1105 words

[thenbringmeback]

Ahhh, this is so sweet! Tomas getting emotional and seeing exactly the meaning behind Marcus' drawings, and how it's like there's a part of him in those pictures. I'm in love with this already! Awesome word count by the way!

Day 15, thenbringmeback, 1097 words

[thenbringmeback]

One of these days, I'm going to actually be able to show you guys what I'm coming up with. I just keep writing boring exposition, and the stuff that isn't boring exposition is stuff I haven't edited yet, so I'm horribly self-conscious about it. xD

I can say that I'm probably not even a couple thousand words away from the second arc, where things shift completely in mood. It's about to get interesting!

Re: Day 15, thenbringmeback, 1097 words

[cinelitchick]

I'm sure your exposition isn't boring. But I get it. That's awesome your so close to starting the second arc! "Things shift completely in mood" AND "It's about to get interesting!"? Color me very curious. :D

Day 15, cinelitchick, 685 words

[cinelitchick]

A familiar face makes her appearance. A dark end to Chapter 3.

Today's sample:

Harper Graham wasn’t sure she liked Grace when they had first met. Mister Kim had introduced them. He said Grace had wanted to meet her and that the younger girl was a very good judge of character. Harper was flattered Grace had taken a liking to her, but the older girl noticed none of the other kids talked to her. She had even asked Caleb about Grace, but he just asked “Who?”, so she dropped it.

Caleb and Harper had known each other since last school year when he was placed in the Kim household, but had grown closer since the start of the current term. She didn’t have a lot of friends, so she always loved hanging out with him at his foster home because everyone made her feel like one of the family. Sure they had to endure the teasing about them K-I-S-S-I-N-G, but they just either ignored it and rolled their eyes at each other or just laughed it off.

Harper missed those days now. Even more, she missed her best friend. Nothing had been the same since Mister Kim died. Just like that, Caleb had been ripped from her life. She hadn’t heard from him since the night before the massacre. They had text before bed as always. She liked how normal he was despite being blind. He never let that stop him. That was how they bonded: two freaks in a world where the normals outnumbered them. Now Harper was alone again.

Re: Day 15, cinelitchick, 685 words

[cutiesonthehorizon]

Harper! I love Harper! But wait, what massacre? Are Marcus and Tomas too late to save the Kim family?

Day 15, tall-skinny-scottish/Eva, around 700 words

[tall_skinny_scottish]

Alright, so I'm deeply sorry for not being active here, because I really don't have time to write everyday, I usually just sit down and write 1000 words in one session. But I've managed to write a bit yesterday, and I'm still writing today, so I'm going to report for yesterday in this message, and I'll report for today in another one! Here's a small excerpt:

And when he does, Tomas always greets him with the same warm smile, a shy letter like the ones he used to write, except this one doesn’t feel like a shameful secret; it’s an open invitation, and he hopes Marcus can read it on his silent lips, on the way they curve upward whenever the man comes into his field of view, as if they’re begging him, hi, please come talk to me, I’ve missed you.

Sometimes, it seems like Marcus is just here to chat with Tomas. Sometimes, he doesn’t even get a book, or he forgets it on the counter, and Tomas found a game in trying to guess how long it will take for Marcus to remember about the book he was supposed to buy. The longest so far has been one entire day, as Marcus came back the following morning, having apparently only realized about the forgotten book during the middle of the night. In all honesty, Tomas finds it adorable.

Re: Day 15, tall-skinny-scottish/Eva, around 700 words

[cutiesonthehorizon]

A bookstore AU! That is awesome:) I wanna read more <3

Day 16, cutiesonthehorizon, 1188 words

[cutiesonthehorizon]

First meeting with Peter finished, but I'm not sure if there won't be some changes, so no excerpt today. I shall put out something tomorrow hopefully:)

Re: Day 16, cutiesonthehorizon, 1188 words

[cinelitchick]

Yassss!!!! I'm so excited for the first meeting with Peter. Excellent word count!

day 16, vshendria, 600

[vshendria]

I'm editing stuff, so I can't really go by word count! I write and delete, write and delete, write and delete. But at least 600 of it is new.

Re: day 16, vshendria, 600

[cinelitchick]

Congrats! I know this cycle well. ;)

Day 16, cinelitchick, 825 words

[cinelitchick]

I haven't decided if this is a full scene or maybe half a scene, but it's written whatever it is. lol

Today's sample:

Marcus was seething. He was beyond angry. His breathing was jagged. His cheeks were flushed. His eyes burned with a heat that intensified the blue of the irises.

Tomas observed the change with satisfaction. The more he got to know Marcus, the more he liked him. A passion churned within the exorcist that delighted and fascinated the psychiatrist. He could see the pain, the anguish, the love, the hope fighting for dominance inside this wounded animal. The potential of what Marcus could become — would become with his guidance — excited and aroused Tomas like nothing before. No, not even that came as close as this, he thought. This is so much more.

Re: Day 16, cinelitchick, 825 words

[cutiesonthehorizon]

Niiiice. I love angry Marcus :D

Day 17, cutiesonthehorizon, 1853 words

[cutiesonthehorizon]

*blinks* things are going bad very fast for Tomas. Okay, so I wanted to show you a different excerpt, but I deemed it to be a bit too revealing, so here, have a sweet moment between Peter and Marcus.

"Do you ever regret leaving the Church?" Peter asked suddenly and Marcus raised his head, looking at him with warm blue eyes.

"Sometimes, I miss it. The thrill of the chase, the satisfaction of saving a soul and sending those unclean spirits back to hell where they all belong. I regret losing that connection, the fact I can no longer be of use to our Lord." Marcus paused. "I regret many things, Peter..." he leaned in and gave Peter a most tender kiss. "... but you're definitely not one of them."

Re: Day 17, cutiesonthehorizon, 1853 words

[cinelitchick]

I still LOVE this!!!! And damn! That word count is mighty impressive. I get excited if I hit the 800s. XD

Day 18, cinelitchick, 1224 words

[cinelitchick]

I finished up yesterday's scene and wrote an additional one. Yes!

Today's sample:

Marcus hung up and started the truck. His mobile rang again. Mouse was Caller Number Two.

“Can I call you back? I’m in the truck.”

“Rose Cooper posted a story about you and Tomas on Bloodhound,” she told him. She didn’t mean to just blurt it out like that, but the man deserved to be told. “That tabloid cunt says you found love in the arms of your shrink. ‘The once and future exorcist, finally seeking the mental guidance he needs, has been seen visiting the home of former exorcist and current licensed psychiatrist Doctor Tomas Ortega. The pair is so good on paper, it gives one hope that Mister Keane officially dumps his first Husband soon and puts a ring on it. With their respective pasts, it’s not hard to see these two cutting a bloody swath around the world. After all, it’s not murder if a demon is involved.’”

The silence was deafening. Mouse wasn’t sure if Marcus had imploded. She was pretty sure she would have heard something if he had, but not positive.

Re: Day 18, cinelitchick, 1224 words

[cutiesonthehorizon]

Omg, that magazine story is just brilliant! <3 And what a lovely word count too! I really can't wait for this one, though I have a feeling Rose just put herself into a lot of danger, lol.