In terms of sheer word count, this week was a blight with a net gain of five hundred words. Less than a stellar report card, I admit. Revisions figured largely into this shortfall. I sliced several chapters to the quick, and extricated a few points destined for loose end ville. A reduction in content deeply impacted the net word count.

Also, a paucity of time available for writing meant less writing overall. Preparing for an interview consumed one day, the actual interview and necessary follow-up, another.

Still, ultimately the failure is mine alone. Yuck. I hate writing that, but it is truth, and truth hurts. What I can state is that my efforts bettered what lies on the page, even if there are fewer new pages than I like.

Next week I’ll try harder.

Already the word count meter has benefits. It raised my awareness of where I stand on the manuscript.