"The only true creative aspect of writing is the first draft. That’s when it’s coming straight from your head and your heart, a direct tapping of the unconscious. The rest is donkey work. It is, however, donkey work that must be done. ~ Evan Hunter"

Lucky 7

Posted by on Apr 7, 2012 in Writing | 4 comments

A while back, I was tagged by Miranda Gammella to participate in Lucky 7. Like her, it was a brand new concept to me, but it was also, as she assured me, a fun concept.

Here are the rules:

  • Lucky 7Go to page 7 or 77 in your current manuscript
  • Go to line 7
  • Copy down the next seven lines/sentences as they are. No cheating!
  • Tag 7 authors to join in the fun.

 

 

 

 

The current manuscript I’ve been working on is currently titled ‘Isabelle and Eldridge’. It’s still very much a work-in-progress, and as I don’t work in a linear process whatsoever, this is what is currently page 77… subject to change, and written somewhat hastily a mere two weeks ago.

“I am well protected by your men,” Isabelle reasoned; her fiftieth throughout the week she had constantly brought up the subject.

Eldridge did reach across then. Gripping her upper arms tightly, he levelled his forehead to hers.

“I will not allow you to leave so far away with only a handful of guards, Belle.”

“You can increase…”

“Not,” Eldridge interrupted, tightening his hold on Isabelle she had to repress the urge to yelp, “when I just got you back.”

Now, to tag 7 unsuspecting ‘victims’ ;)

1. Rachelle Ayala
2. Gary Gauthier
3. Emily Moir
4. Sofia Day
5. Eveli Acosta
6. Eric W Swett
7. Lena Roy

Let’s continue the fun! :)

4 comments on “Lucky 7

  1. Fun! Thanks for tagging me Maria!

  2. I’ve seen this Lucky 7 thing go around the blogs and I have to say, I find it fascinating. Looking into somebody’s WIP midway with no context at all make me feel like peaking in on my neighbor’s window. =) Your page 77 sounds very interesting and has me very curious about the story of your novel. Good luck!

    • Hi Georgina,
      I found Lucky 7 a bit daunting at first but it actually turned out to be a lot of fun :) Thank you for your lovely encouragement – I’m having lots of fun writing about Isabelle & Eldridge.

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