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Where has the year gone? I can't be the only one who feels like time is slipping through my fingers. I'm trying my best to keep my head above water, but between my job, my writing, and everything else, I'm not getting as much done as I'd like. Fortunately, my summer term wraps up in a couple of days, which will free up my schedule significantly. I just need to take advantage of the extra time.
One of the things I've noticed is that no matter how empty my days look on paper, they manage to fill up with miscellany that keep me from meeting my writing goals. My challenge for the rest of the summer is to make writing a priority, so that I can go back to work in the fall with a finished book.
It's not going to be easy, and I know my problem isn't unique. So I've done something to push myself to work hard. I've signed up for Camp NaNoWriMo, and my goal is to write 30,000 words in July. That's a little under 1000 words per day. I know there are prolific authors out there who probably scoff at my meager goal, but it works for me.
Do you have any tricks or tips to keep going when life gets in the way? Are any of you signed up for Camp NaNo?
Go, Lara, Go!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the writing!
ReplyDeleteNo tricks sadly or I'd have way more writing done myself. :)
You have to work with what you can do, 30k words is a GREAT goal. You can do it!!! :D
ReplyDeleteI think 1000 a day is the perfect amount--I mean, when you're actually living life and not writing full time. I consider myself prolific when I'm reaching those numbers. Get out there and kick some writerly trash, eh?
ReplyDeleteThanks, guys! :)
ReplyDeleteI wonder if we put off writing because we are afraid our efforts willnot be any good. Interesting thought...
ReplyDeleteThat probably has something to do with it... Easier to pretend we're awesome if not confronted with a truly crappy first draft :)
DeleteI was just telling someone else, I wrote my current WIP during an August Camp NaNo in 2012. Of course, I'm still revising, but I also set it down for a year. Best of luck to you and have a blast!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Candilynn! I really enjoy NaNo, even though I usually don't 'win.' It's such a great burst of creative energy and enthusiasm that pushes me along! :)
DeleteGood luck at camp!! There's nothing better to kick your butt into gear than a s supportive community like that! And of course we'll be cheering for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bev! I appreciate it!
DeleteOoh, great idea. Miscellania and minutiae take up so much time so easily. I've got to be more focused too!
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy to get distracted! :)
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