When I start really digging into a new series, I deliberately surround myself with little visual touchstones. These items usually find a semi-permanent home on my desk or windowsill and I trade them out when working on different books/series. I was in the very first moments of brainstorming the Archivist Series last fall when I indulged in acquiring two new touchstones, one of which is the inspiration for Infinity itself (Dusk’s personal archive):
Under Infinity’s watchful gaze, I added 3800 words to Archivist 1 today for a total of 45k+. I’m pretty pleased with how those words are flowing onto the page this week and I hope the muse sticks with me through the first draft!!
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Leather-covered sketchbook (aka Infinity): created by Mille Cuirs (who I discovered through Hailey Edwards – Thanks, Hailey!!)
Also enjoying: The 6th Scent Candle, Chocolate with a wood wick. And yes, I just realized I could burn a candle in my office without worrying about Leo singeing his whiskers. It only took me five years to realize that particular benefit of an exterior office.
Very cool to see your inspiration! Thank you for giving this glimpse into your process!
Woo, 3.8k is a lot for a day. Btw, what pen is that?
Ah 3.8k is a good but not great day for me. But I’m pleased with anything over 2k. That is a classic Mont Blanc rollerball. It’s easily … 20 years old? Given to me as a gift and I’ve yet to find a pen that fits my hand so well (when pillared). 🙂
Pillared . Is that a euphemism for drunk? “She would have written 5000 words today but, after a boozy lunch, was absolutely pillared and could barely hold her pen!”
If you are serious it means with the cap on the back, therefore lengthening and weighting the pen. 😊
I am really glad you like writing, knitting,and baking as I love reading your writing, knitting, and baking!
Perfect then. 😁