I did it! I meet my weekly writing goal. My current word count is roughly 21,500. I also did the math, and to be finished with a first draft of 100,000 words, I need to write close to 3700 words a week.
So, next week, I am going to aim for a bit more progress.
Goal for next week: 26,000 word count.
This means I need to write over 4,000 words, but I think it’s a good idea to push myself. I am trying to hold myself accountable.
As far as this week went, it was a good week. I didn’t encounter any problematic writer’s blocks. But I have been thinking about one sci-fi writing difficulty.
Technology woes.
I am writing a sci-fi novel, and like other sci-fi novelists before me, I am creating a unique world with technology that doesn’t really exist. So in addition to naming the fictional tech, I have to explain how it works without boring any potential readers to death.
Another problem that creating fictional tech brings up is trying not to be too similar to any story that’s already been written. So, I’m avoiding glowing laser swords and children fighting ants in space.
Until next time! Happy reading and writing everyone.
Still Working on My Novel 
You should talk to Nate about the tech stuff. He could help. He’s a walking/talking “Technology for Dummies.”
I am trying to explain it in a way that makes sense to me and hopefully that will make sense to reader. I’m trying to keep it as uncomplicated as possible.
That sounds like a good idea.