NaNoWriMo, Part 30: A Winner Is Yako, or, Rest Easy, Ghostbusters

Today's word count: 2,002 words
Final total: 50,405 words
Final total according to NaNoWriMo.org: 50,132 words



Summary: The characters mess around for 2,002 more words so that the ultimate séance of ultimate destiny takes place after the novel ends.

Also--wow, I can't believe I made it! I've definitely had my high and low points, but somehow I pulled through to the end. To anyone who has ever looked at this blog during November--thank you so much. I appreciate it, I really do. Tomorrow I'll start updating with drawings again.

As for final thoughts on the novel--I'm not sure what to think. Like I said, it had its high and low points. As for characters, they're sort of interesting but not terribly so. I don't think I'll be doing anything with them in the near future. But it is in this novel that I see my growth as a writer. I've never written a single action sequence before, and here there are multiple sequences. My pacing is a bit better and I didn't have to resort to as many padding techniques as I usually do.

And without further ado, the final installment. You have earned it as much as I did, dear reader.

NaNoWriMo, Part 29: Muses in the Making

Yesterday and today's combined word count: 3,349 words
Running total: 48, 403
Summary: The gang prepares to hold a séance to help their mysterious client and Kenneth gets summer work done.

Also, there is a gay love story on Kenneth and Chase's summer reading list.

NaNoWriMo, Part 28: Too Late for Schedule Slips

But somehow, they happen regardless.

So instead of this lack of update, have a quick outfit-ref.

NaNoWriMo, Part 27: How to Be a Master

Today's word count: 1,273 words
Running total: 45,045 words
Summary: Spoiler character finishes talking with Scarlett and interviews Chase instead.

Also, there is marveling over lack of a DC property in Chase's room.  Pun not intended.

NaNoWriMo, Part 26: Last Second Plot Twist

Today's word count: 1,996 words
Running total: 43,781 words
Summary: I don't want to give the big twist away in the summary, so suffice to say Scarlett talks to someone and gets a new lead on a ghost.

Also, there is a completely random interlude where the characters perform the exciting act of ordering drinks at a restaurant.

NaNoWriMo, Part 25: The Saga Continues

Today's word count: 1,925 words
Running total: 41,785 words
Summary:  Chase spills his heart out to his friends, the Grindstone case is closed, and Scarlett gets a text message that will change her life.  Dun dun dunnnn.

Also, there are profound thoughts.

NaNoWriMo, Part 24: Grindstone's Grindstone

Today's word count: 1,428 words
Running total: 39,890 words
Summary: The gang beats up Grindstone and heads back home for exposition.

Also, there is mention of "Grindstone's ghastly gullet," which is undoubtedly the best string of words in the novel so far.