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work out a few more characters -- MET -- I have three new characters

hammer out details for main plot element -- MOSTLY MET -- I eliminated some options and am leaning towards one of three scenarios

Extra Credit -- write descriptive paragraphs -- NOT MET, I didn't write, but did some outlining of the city where the story will be set

Comments: I like the idea that if my word count goal for the day is zero, I'm guaranteed to meet or even exceed it :) --though it does mean I'll need to play catch up later. It takes a rate of 1667 words a day to do 50K in a month. I'm confident I can write at a 2-4K pace once I get rolling.

My goal for today is to choose enough of the plot device to feel comfortable writing. I also want to work a bit more on the city and individual settings as well as add a few more characters.

My word count goal is 0 (one last day of planning).

My "extra credit" goal is to write 200 words.