That makes sense! It sounds like you have a lot of complicated issues to consider as you guys work together to finish this thing. It's pretty darn awesome, anyway. I'm sure the beginning, where the main characters haven't yet gotten together, will carry itself on the building suspense as readers wait for the characters to finally meet each other. It sounds like you have a good idea of where things need to go. I hope I'll hear more about the progression of your story. I'm already a fan. :)

You're right! If I don't look at it as a singular, daunting task, it doesn't seem like such a big thing. Lately, I've been lucky to grind out a thousand words in a day, if that, but I can't give up this close to the finish line! I'll write as many words as I possibly can tonight, and then I'll sprint for the finish line tomorrow and hope I can make it.

It sounds like a lot of great things came from Character Sketch rounds!

It's not a surprise, though--the Character Gauntlet (which I understand is based on/inspired by it?) did miracles in helping me soldier on and finish my previous project.