We’re over a week into 2012 now.
AndI feel great. Minus the ankle injury, of course.
#ChangeWriteNow is fantastic to help you stick to goals. If you don’t, you’re letting your team down, and that’s just mean. I’m loving it and my team. I just wish I could exercise more. I start physio on the 17th, so hopefully exercise will look up a bit after that.
#writemotivation is going amazingly well. A few people who didn’t sign up have jumped on the bandwagon and it’s a lot of fun to cheer and be cheered. Sharing your goals and accomplishments is amazing, not to mention the sense of camaraderie that floats around whether the day is a good or bad one. Thanks to everyone for such an awesome experience so far.
My paper-edits of TDP-2 are going extremely well. I’ve managed to go through 1.5 red pens and I consider this a good thing. 70% done so far, so I should be done by the end of the week and be able to start on the paper-edits of TDP=3.
I’m still anxiously awaiting feedback from beta readers of TDP-1. So far I have some assurance that it doesn’t suck – but we all know how much our inner-writer listens to that, don’t we? Instead, I’m resorting to sheer determination.
That’s right: Determination.
I’ve realized one thing. And it’ll probably come across as a little stupid to have realized so late. But no one will fulfill your dream for you.
This was a realization I came to mid last year. So far I’m pursuing it a tad single-mindedly. I mildly burned myself out a couple of times last year, so this year I’ve resolved not to.
I spend a few hours a day after work revising and try to be done by 7pm. After that I spend time with hubby – either watching tv, or chatting. So far it’s working well. I don’t feel overwhelmed at all. (Please note this won’t apply to writing a first draft. As usual, I’ll binge write those.)
No one else can revise my work and stay true to my idea of the story. Feedback is essential, but the hard work has to be my own. So it’s about time I kicked my own butt and did so.
Here’s to a fantastic rest of the year!
How has your first week of 2012 been so far?
KT, I can honestly say it has progressed well. #writemotivation has been very helpful. Thank you so much. I’ve actually done my 250 a day challenge. So awesome. And making headway on my re-write. I’m excited to keep this going and see where it leads.
Glad things are going well with you, injury aside. Let’s work for a great 2012!
That’s excellent 😀 a page a day is a 90k novel in a year. That’s damn nice progress 😀
I am so glad you are doing great, minus your ankle. #writemotivation is great. I just love all of you. The support system is so motivating. My first week has been great. A few snags here and there, a little frustration, but in the end when I release this book next month it will all have been worth it! Every single minute!!
I’m so happy it’s working for you. 2012 is going to be fantastic. And we’ll tweet about your book release like good little #writemotivationers 😀
So far #writemotivation has been great. I’ve spent more time outlining my 2nd draft then actually writing it, but that’s mostly cause I’m doing a lot of trial and error right now. Trying to figure out exactly how to revise something this long. No to mention, I’m trying to keep up with a lot of social media between Twitter, FB, and my blog, so that is new to me as well. I have been enjoying the challenge though.
It IS a challenge, but we’re up for it. I’m so happy you’re doing so well with it so far!
Fantastic!! The start of my year has been great!! Working again after nearly a 3 year hiatus battling depression. Hopefully that feeling is now long gone and I can really look forward to the future. Glad you’re 2012 has been great (despite that injury thing we won’t mention. 😉 Even I’ve rediscovered that motivation and determination are the way to go.
DUDE! You need to Facebook message me. I want to know what you’re doing etc. You should sign up for write motivation next time.
If it can help you accomplish anything then it’s the right motivation, right? 😉
#writemotivation has been going really well! I’ve managed to keep up with my goals as well as yoga and twitter. (Twitter’s a big one because that’s the first I let slide if I fall behind.)
You’re doing so well. It’s inspirational. I’m used to your nightly announcement of starting your #writemotivation stint and I’m really proud of you 😀
This year is going wonderfully so far :0)
I love this line–soooo true! “No one will fulfill your dream for you.”
Excellent 😀
It’s true 😀 You can dream all you want, but if you don’t DO something, that’s all it will remain. No one else can make it a reality but you 😀
I’m very happy for you KT. It’s good to know you are keeping at it. And you totally have my support. I hope you keep chugging forward and never forget to let your inner critic dominate what you want to do in your writing. Let the trill of success (or even the fear of failure) push you to new heights. Channel that inner critic into the core belief you can keep plugging away no matter what!
I really enjoyed the first week. I started this week pretty good and I was thinking of keeping at it with a read over another short story and see if I could wrap it up.
Cheers!
Ahhh, I can’t let my inner critic dominate. I have to hold it in check 😉 If I let it dominate, I’ll give up and never write another word, drown in MMORPG’s and cuddle corgis (okay so the latter isn’t a BAD thing).
But yes, I will let it roam free on the horrible first drafts and make them better 😉
I’m glad you liked the first week. It’s great having you around – keep it up!
I love the part where you say the only one who will make your dreams come true is you. That’s so true! Go out there and get them.
I’ve been doing pretty good with the #changewritenow challenge too!
😀 Well, it’s true. Dreams are just dreams unless you make them happen.
Aloha,
I just posted that you’ve won an award from me 🙂
So there.
Not only are you meeting your own personal goals, but you are head cheerleader in helping the rest of us! Keep up the great work!