But as the week went on, I felt discouraged and frustrated. Like any writer feels. So I reached out to my close friend and writing partner to vent and came to a big realization in the process. I need to redefine this whole NaNoWriMo for 2012 for me. For what works with my schedule, with my topic, with my mind.
Old Goal: Hit 50,000 words
New Goal: Write an entire first rough draft of my book. It doesn't matter how many words, and it doesn't matter if I don't write every day, or how many words I write, just so long as I finish the whole first draft by December 1st.
Much better! I feel confident in finishing all 25 chapters (that's the total I've set for the book). I'm on Chapter 4 as I write this blog post. Yeah, I'm not on a set schedule, but I'm babysitting on Saturday night, so I can get a good chunk of writing done after she goes to sleep.
Happy weekend friends!
10 comments:
Im doing it too and I for sure have days where I struggle
Glad you re-defined your goal into something that works better for you! That's great, girl! :)
admiring everyone who can do this! wowza!
Good luck with the writing!
Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
I know you'll do it! You usually meet your goals...can't wait to see it when you are done!
good luck
Good luck with your writing!
So glad you redefined your rules and that these will totally work for you! Good luck! I KNOW you can do it!
Congrats! I need to gt started on my papers and projects soon too. :(
That sounds like a very good goal. I only wish I was doing it with you!!
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