Can I do it? I should. My first book was written that
quickly and I had a day job back then. I just have to “vomit” the words out and
not worry about it being perfect. I also have to stay away from blogging and
Facebook until I’ve reached my daily goal. THAT will be the challenge. I was
doing that stuff BEFORE I write. My reasoning was to get it out of the way. But
I’m realizing now that that’s garbage. So I gotta stay away until AFTER. It’s
the only way I’ll get the job done. And I sooooo want to get the job done.
My reward for
accomplishing this goal? Getting to watch “American Horror Story.” I’ve got
the first two seasons on DVD. Never seen the show, but it sure looks
interesting.
In other news…
I’m finally getting ready to send out a newsletter. If you want to be on the
mailing list, you can sign up for it on the side bar. I have no idea how well
I’ll do (or what I’ll put on it), but I DO know that I’ll only work on it
either AFTER I’ve reached my writing goal or on the weekend. Because, man,
getting that stuff ready is really time consuming! Mainly because I’m learning
as I go.
Update on my exercise
routine: I’ve done really well the last couple of weeks going to the gym. Made
it four days each week. Haven’t lost any weight, but I’m hoping I’m gaining
muscle. Muscle eats more calories and takes up less space than fat. Plus,
there’s this whole wanting-to-get-in-shape thing. The gym is killing me, but
breaking up the exercise routine (legs on one day, arms on another), is really
working out well. I’m walking at least 30 minutes before the weights (and
getting my reading done during that time), which means I’m working out for
about an hour a day. Keeping my fingers crossed that I can stick with it. I am
motivated, though. Got a cruise in October (and again in December) and I’d like
to be able to not look as fat. I know… I’m asking a lot! J
So…what did you do this weekend? Or did it go by in a blur?
Stacy
12 comments:
2000 words a day is a fair target. I think where people fall down with goal setting (and New Year's resolutions) is in setting targets that are far too high to reach, or too unmanageable.
goals are good
:O)
You can do it! You have the right mindset too: Do It First. Good luck, I'm looking forward to reading it!
Goals are halfway to succeeding, and you have a good plan.
re: gym
I've been lax lately at yoga, mostly because it's in another town and I hate to go unless I have several errands to run the same day.
Jeff - Yeah, I didn't want to make the goal outrageous! However, I didn't meet it today (close--1228). I do have a valid excuse. I had an eye doctor appointment and got my eyes dialated. Kind of put a crimp in my writing! And reading! :(
Mac - Yes they are. I find I write much better with one! :)
Jennette - Hopefully you'll read the first one in the series first. It comes out Jan 19th. :)
Maria - Thank goodness my gym is less than 3 miles away. Any farther and I probably wouldn't bother!
I use the term vomit draft all the time and yes, you can do it. Ass in chair, simple enough. No reason not to hit the goal.
Wishing you fun!
I use the term vomit draft all the time and yes, you can do it. Ass in chair, simple enough. No reason not to hit the goal.
Wishing you fun!
Ivy - Getting my butt in the chair, that's been the difficult part so far. Interruptions are the pits. Should be better tomorrow. Let me tell you, though, when I'm finally WRITING, it IS fun! :) I love losing track of time that way.
Good luck.
When I was writing "Eiffel" I needed to do a little over 1,000 words per day. I did it with a day job and (as you know) young kids.
Michael - Yes you did, and I was highly imnpressed! :)
I have some Crazy Glue, that I can lend you.
Ivy - If only that could work! :)
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