This is for authors, both Original and Fan Fiction. You can join in if you want, or just lurk like what most people do. Nothing bad about either of the choices, but I hope you choose the former.

Why don't we start posting how many chapters we've written and your mind set while doing it, at the end of the day you wrote it/them?

Then, at the end of the month, we could compile the amount to get a solid number. From this, we could check up on how many of those chapters actually make it to publication, so we could see how much work we made that eventually ended up getting wasted. Of course, you'd see how much work was made that actually mattered.

Efficiency, people. Who doesn't want to know how efficient they are?

Think of it as an exercise that tracks your progress, and maybe we could get something out of it. Look back on what we felt when writing those chapters and possibly try to recreate those moments when we get inspired and avoid repeating the times when we procrastinate.

Format is this:
(Novel Name:) - self explanatory, what is the novel you are currently working on?
(Date:) - self explanatory, when did you write this?
(Amount of Chapter/s written that day:) - this is basically the amount of chapters that were written, with a chapter containing the following: title and content (doesn't have to be complete)
(Words written that day:) - amount of words you've written, just add the word count.
(Amount of Chapter/s ready for publication that day:) - this is how many chapters you've decided to insert into that publication line. Could be chapters that were edited today but written yesterday, or even a few days ago. This one, however, must be fully written and also edited, based on your standards, of course.
(Thoughts when writing:) - what were the feelings, ideas and even the troubles you experienced when writing. Were there some things that made you stop writing? Or what about the opposite, were there some things that made you want to write? Put them here.
(Self-Evaluation:___) - this is somewhat related to the previous one, but this one is more definite. Was it a good day for writing or not?

(Novel Name: What’s A King Without A System?)

(Date: January 17, 2020)

(Amount of Chapter/s written that day: 3)

(Words written that day: 3480)

(Amount of Chapter/s ready for publication that day: 2)

(Thoughts when writing:

I didn’t really have much time to write, since I went out to eat with my siblings. I did have clearer scenes in my head than I would normally do. I think it’s because I was thinking of how much my novel had changed from my first chapter and the latest one that I wrote.

I felt that I got less observant, neglecting some of the more minute details that would have made the story better. Not necessarily better objectively, but it would definitely be easier to imagine more vividly. Color, smell, sounds, even temperature and pain are some of the things we clearly think about but never put much attention to.

A character running out of breath doesn’t just feel tired, they feel that it is hard to breathe, their surroundings are hot, and their throat feels dry. A room can smell nicely sweet or smell like sweat, it could have some trapped heat or be properly ventilated. Descriptions like these make more vivid imaginations run smoother, and I think that readers appreciate a well written one.

I, however, don’t condone to adding useless junk like undeserved and clunky adjectives that greatly frustrate readers due to their lackadaisical addition. It is certainly not needed to effectively prove your point and is merely just unnecessary padding.)

(Self-Evaluation: Not my best day, 5/10)

    Novel Name: - Land Warrior
    Date: May 17, 2019
    Amount of Chapter/s written that day: - 1

    title: 20th of July
    Content: The first chapter of the story
    Note: Edited several times

    Words written that day: 1157
    Amount of Chapter/s ready for publication that day: 1

    Thoughts when writing: "How about I mess up some names? Country names, persons, events and etc? Hmmm nahh, just make a story which has the feel of Ace Combat. No way, Ace Combat universe may be not the coolest out there but rather than copying universes why not make one?"

    Those are the line of my thoughts that day. I wish to create an alternate universe that is so detailed. I wish I have done such a feat with my story but I think so. But anyways, I feel enthusiastic and positive for it to be a good one.

    Self-Evaluation: I have to make it somewhat surprising. As an opening chapter it should attract readers? But did it? Hmmm... So far, its a so-so chapter. Decent opening but I shall make a better one in the future. Rating 7/10.

    ChuYang January 17, 2020

    Are we going to State the day we started writing or the day today?

        ChuYang January 17, 2020
        Are we going to State the day we started writing or the day today?

        Novel: TO LOVE YOU AGAIN (TLYA)
        Date first written: Dec 08, 2019
        No. Of words written that day: 13k-14k
        No of chaps published that day: 10 chaps
        Thoughts: I need to continue writing TLYA here in Webnovel as new start since I stopped writing for a year because I lost my phone. I need to continue writing for my readers in Wattpad and finish this story. I have a goal w/c is to have a contract here.

        Date today: Jan 18, 2020
        No. Of words written: 1k -1.5 k
        No. Of chaps to be published: 2 chap ( since I am advanced for the next 30 chaps
        No. Of chaps to be published from what writtt today: 1 chap
        Thoughts: I need to write one chap a day. Need to write... And hope they'll like it

        Eva for what written today: 7/10

        Since my writing is improving.

          Oh cool a tracker.

          Queen of the Castaway Isle
          Date: Jan 16
          Amount of chapter written that day: 1
          Words written that day : 4035
          Amount ready for publication: 1?
          Thoughts when writing: Oh poop, oh shit how do how make this work ow ow ow I wanna nap I'mma go nap oh noes now I wanna write.
          Self-evaluation: Could be better- but if I don't post it now the creative juices will shrivel up and die. Note to re-edit. Not a bad day for a sick day.

          My attack stat is negligible...
          Date: Jan 17
          Amount of chapter written that day: 1.5
          Words written that day : ~2700
          No. of chaps to be published: 8 (I sit on them and tinker before publishing)
          Thoughts when writing: I should really stop writing about food. It makes me hungry. The work day is so slow, I can make some progress. Oh right, gotta release the final chapter of the fight so that my friend stops bugging me about it.
          Self-evaluation: Was probably good, but then again, I have no idea what I'm writing about.

          I edited my post... I thought that the OP meant that the post should describe about chapters you wrote this year. My mistake!

          ChuYang (Novel Name: What’s A King Without A System?)

          (Date: January 18, 2020)

          (Amount of Chapter/s written that day: 0)

          (Words written that day: 1362)

          (Amount of Chapter/s ready for publication that day: 0)

          (Thoughts when writing:

          Had a fight today, so didn't feel like writing. Felt like there was a smoke blocking my vision while I was typing. Will try to calm down before writing tomorrow, just so the novel doesn't get contaminated with my emotions by forcing myself today.)

          (Self-Evaluation: One of the bad days, 2/10)

              Novel name: Iwas born the Unloved Twin
              Date: Jan 17
              Amount of chapter written that day: 1
              Words written that day : 3908
              Amount ready for publication: also one
              Thoughts when writing: ???? Work was hard and I zoned about. Happy thoughts, silly thoughts, soft kitty good sleepy kitty purr purr purr purr ( I was on cold meds ). So much editing to do but much better with editing. Let's cut those confusing parts out and rework the pieces.

              Self-evaluation: I was stuck on this chapter at the 1100word mark for days and finally edited/finished it into something suitable. 8/10 on personal satisfaction on the content produced.

              ChuYang (Novel Name: What’s A King Without A System?)

              (Date: January 19, 2020)

              (Amount of Chapter/s written that day: 1)

              (Words written that day: 1152)

              (Amount of Chapter/s ready for publication that day: 1)

              (Thoughts when writing:

              Major exams tomorrow, didn’t have much to write but also didn’t study. Just want to lie down for a while and maybe watch some youtube. Got some new ideas, though. Wrote them down in inkstone so I won’t forget.)

              (Self-Evaluation: Not much work done, but I did get to rest, 4/10)

                  ChuYang (Novel Name: What’s A King Without A System?)

                  (Date: January 20, 2020)

                  (Amount of Chapter/s written that day: 0)

                  (Words written that day: 0)

                  (Amount of Chapter/s ready for publication that day: 0)

                  (Thoughts when writing:

                  Had exams so I couldn't write but had some inspiration from a news article i saw today.)

                  (Self-Evaluation: Gotta take breaks sometimes, don't overcommit. It's just a hobby, not your job. 5/10)

                      Title: To Love You Again
                      Date: Jan 21 2020
                      Words written that day: 3k+
                      Chapters to publish form the words written : 2
                      Chapters to publish today: 1
                      Thoughts of writing: I need to write. I want to write. Got pissed of sometimes when some distractions came. But have to work. Work while writing. When disturb, I want to go home and write.

                      Evaluation: 7/10

                        Name: The Adventures of Treasure Hunters

                        Statistic on Date: January 20, 2020

                        Number of chapters written that day: 3

                        Words written that day: 2700

                        Viewed that day - 390

                        Read 50 people

                        +3 Collections on that day

                        Thoughts - damn it, it is difficult to write 2-3 chapters a day, for 3 weeks. Even if it is only raw materials, 3000 words per day. Exhale.

                        Self-esteem: for some chapters I could put 10 out of 10, for some 6 out of 10. The average rating for content is 8 out of 10. Grammar is 4 out of 10. But today I put in a grammar checking program, maybe this will help?

                          ChuYang (Novel Name: What’s A King Without A System?)

                          (Date: January 22, 2020)

                          (Amount of Chapter/s written that day: 0)

                          (Words written that day: 422)

                          (Amount of Chapter/s ready for publication that day: 1)

                          (Thoughts when writing:

                          Not a lot of time to write when you've got whole day classes. Would have to write daily again.)

                          (Self-Evaluation: Get a good day tomorrow or you're gonna have to delay. 2/10)

                              ChuYang (Novel Name: What’s A King Without A System?)

                              (Date: January 26, 2020)

                              (Amount of Chapter/s written that day: 1)

                              (Words written that day: 1599)

                              (Amount of Chapter/s ready for publication that day: 1)

                              (Thoughts when writing:

                              Got to writing after so long and the words came out without a problem. Sad thing is that there isn't much time to write when you feel like a wreck)

                              (Self-Evaluation: Got a chapter, but need four more for the week. 5/10)

                                  ChuYang (Novel Name: What’s A King Without A System?)

                                  (Date: January 27, 2020)

                                  (Amount of Chapter/s written that day: 1)

                                  (Words written that day: 1979)

                                  (Amount of Chapter/s ready for publication that day: 1)

                                  (Thoughts when writing:

                                  Seems like I'm back to writing daily chapters again. Can't say it's easy but what can you do when you have no time. Good thing I get morr inspiration when waiting for my pasta to cook, 10 mins to write half a chapter actually works now, haha. Now I only need to eat twice a day so I can finish a chapter.)

                                  (Self-Evaluation: Do better, you know you can do better. 5/10)

                                      ChuYang (Novel Name: What’s A King Without A System?)

                                      (Date: January 28, 2020)

                                      (Amount of Chapter/s written that day: 1)

                                      (Words written that day: 1830)

                                      (Amount of Chapter/s ready for publication that day: 1)

                                      (Thoughts when writing:

                                      Writing seems faster now, so much so that I finished a chapter in around fifteen minutes. Making a summary of an arc seems better than just placing 'action sequences' per chapter made it so that I can write while knowing what happens next. I tend to go off the path when writing, so that's a good fix. I could probably finish the arc in two weeks, maybe three at the most. Will update about the style in a month so I can get more data on it.)

                                      (Self-Evaluation: New writing habit, 8/10)

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