After reading THIS blog, it made all the sense in the world. It inspired me to stop waiting and just write!
Isabella
Do You Reward Yourself?
Do you make writing deadlines? If so, do you reward yourself after making it?
I’m about to finish what I hope will be my first published book, and I’m already thinking of how I’m going to reward myself. Like I’ve posted on my blogs before, my deadline is on my 30th birthday — 16 days away, (PANIC)! The fact that I will be able to say, “I wrote a book,” is going to be awesome, but what else do I get from saying that, what is my reward? Since the editing process and finding someone to want my book, it probably won’t be published anytime soon, I’m in need of something to keep me going, and able to write my second book.
As I write this, I’m curious as to why saying it isn’t enough for me? Is it the fact that I want people to see me in a different light, rather than just a daughter, a wife, and sister?
What did you do to celebrate finishing your first book?
My Writing Lifetime Goal!
Years ago, I read Emily Giffin’s amazing book “Something Borrowed,” followed by “Something Blue.” Halfway through her third book, “Baby Proof,” I stopped reading her delightful series…though not because I wanted to, but because life got in the way. (Isn’t that always how it is?) Just recently, I reread “Something Borrowed,” and a few days afterwords, I found out that it has been turned into a MOVIE, which comes to theaters on May 6th, of this year! (I can hardly wait!)
Last March I started writing a book, not thinking that I wouldn’t get as far as I have, and these last few days before it’s finished, people are asking me what my goal is? Besides having a book published, I really hadn’t thought about it — until now! My lifetime writing goal is to have a book that I have written be turned into a movie. (I credit Ms. Giffin for showing me that dreams can come true).
It’s March Madness for Writers!
Today I signed up for March Madness, thanks to reading THIS blog!
My goals for this month (or, rather for part of this month) is to write at least 3,000 words a day and to have my book finished by the 18th!
What are your writing goals for the Month of March?
My “Non-System,” Day #2
Like you know, yesterday I decided to not really have a system of any kind, for my writing. I must say that it worked fairly well, and was even more productive than I thought I would be. I was hoping to finish with at least 3,000, but ended with 4,171! Yeah, it’s not that many words and I have done more in a day, but with yesterday being a Monday (yuck), I think I pretty good! 🙂 I can only hope that today can go just as GREAT!
A System For Mondays?
I would like to say I’m that kind of person who is organized, on time, and knows what she wants. I’m two out of the three…at least I think I am. Every single Monday, I seem to want to start a “system,” one that I will try out for the whole week, and see how it fits in with my schedule. I’m really going to stick to it this week, I tell myself. By Wednesday my “system” isn’t a system at all, but more of a sporadic day, which is followed by Thursday and Friday of more unorganized days.
Today, just like I always do on Monday’s, I decided to not worry about making a “system” for myself, but to just go in my office and get the work done, knowing what I’ve come to do, and what I have to get done.
So, here’s to my “non-system,” and in hope I can have my book done my birthday on the 18th!
Do We Procrastinate Because We’re Afraid?
Over the weekend, I have had the pleasure of reading several wonderful and heartfelt blogs, some that I’m sure will stick with me for quite a long time.
Most of them, are unpublished author’s, who just might be too afraid to finish their book, and aren’t confident. These people seem to be highly skilled, talented and have the drive, but don’t use it, instead they also seem to procrastinate. I can’t say that I haven’t procrastinated during my journey of completing this book, which (cross your fingers) will be finished by March 18th, because I have, but I have never been afraid of what will happen, or how my life will be different once I finish it. When I made the decision to be an author, procrastinating because of fear was not a choice. Yes, I know that life does get in the way with work, kids, a husband/wife…the list could go on, but don’t let them stop you from becoming who YOU were meant to be!
I want to encourage all of you to finish what you start, and tell the fear in your head to go away. Believe in yourself, and know that you can do it!
Now, go…go write and spread your wings, and remember don’t procrastinate!
A New Way of Thinking
Tonight, as I was reading blogs, I came across one that really hit home. It gave me a whole new way of thinking, and I’d like to share it with you.
His motto isn’t “write what you know,” instead, “know what you write.” Click HERE to read this man’s blog.
Alcohol and Writing. Do They Mix?
Have you ever written while consuming an alcoholic drink? I’ve found that it often times, can be a great assistant to creating a story, for a few reasons.
- I seem to be more relaxed, and not as worried about grammar (I know, don’t edit, just write, but sometimes I can’t help it). My storyline seems to take a front seat to everything else, and I seem more focused on what is really important, the writing.
- With two or three glasses of wine, my characters are more creative, and sometimes their “personality” begins to shine, however I try my best to keep them in character, but hey, doesn’t everybody need to shine sometime?
- I’ve looked up some of the great writers, and here is the list I found: Top 10 Drunk American Writers.
- It can be like therapy. I have many times, created a “me type” of character, allowing my emotions and feelings to come out, through them. In this article, Psychology Today, reveals that “We Drink and Write for Some of the Same Reasons,” as it’s titled.
Now, I’m not advocating that you get drunk, but I’ve seen that when I write at night, and have had some wine, my writing is better (minus the grammar mistakes), and my thoughts are more focused. Now, this might just be me, but it can make it feel like I’m in a fantasy world, which at some point, every writer needs. They need to not worry about so much, and just WRITE!
I ask you, does drinking while writing help you?
