It is kind of funny being someone that considers himself a writer more than anything else and really failing to produce anything of substance for so long. Scribbles here and there, ideas repeated for various gaming sessions and/or campaigns, yet no real tangible thing. No short story, no poem, no novel. Just...idea's swirling in my head.
With that, I have entered into my first semi regimented writing battle on the coaxing of a good friend. I will be joining her and her crew as we embark on our own version of NaNo. I, more than anything, am using this as an opportunity to see if I can still be creative following a day of work if I force myself. My hope is that while the result may not be the best, it may open up the opportunity to improve it during the moments of true creativity. As it stands, its a far better gamble than being mopey and saying "I don't have time to write."
My current goal: 250 words a day for every day in November, or 7500 words at the end of it. Two days in, and I am past 1100 words, so I am pleased. I also know that there will be days I will not be able to commit, so getting out of the gate quickly only builds a worthwhile, and almost assuredly needed cushion.
Special thanks to Renee for pushing me to try, and for all her friends joining her as we traverse the month.
Cheers.
3 comments:
Yay! Your first comment. I'm serious though. If we're halfway through November and you're still kicking your 250 word count goal's ass, we're making you a new goal. ;)
Good to see you attempting these new goals, and great work so far. Welcome to blogging, too! :)
Hmm... mysteriously MIA all weekend. Is he writing? Spending time with the fam? Engaged in other, as yet undetermined activities? Stay tuned to find out.
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