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Thank you, everyone, for joining this 30 day Challenge. You should be proud of your progress. I hope this has helped you gather your motivation so you can reach for your dreams.
Now I had a hard time chosing the prize for this Challenge. I couldn't decide whether to go inspirational, something bookish or something writerish, which I'm sure isn't a real word. Scratch that. I know it's not a real
Congratulations for finishing the 2008 New Year's 30 Day Challenge! How do you feel? Are you all limbered up and ready to take on 2008 with new enthusiasm? Ready to see your dreams all the way through? Toying with redefining your goals? Inspired by new ideas?
I'm so glad you all joined me in my Challenge. You've all be wonderful sharing your progress and encouragements to one another; it has
I was inspired by Liz Garton Scanlon's post, The Exercise of Writing: Metaphor Olympics and Sara Lewis Holme's post, The Exercise of Writing: Playing the Game, last week. While I'm not the most athletic individual, I can appreciate the beauty of sport as well as the inspiration from determined and focused athletes. It is a wonder and a honor to watch an athlete so into their visualization, so into their moment, they are unaware of anyone else around them.
Don't know of what I write? See it in action for yourself. Watch any sport--track, figure skating, hockey, swimming, basketball, tennis, gymnastics, football, baseball, or anything else you enjoy. Then do yourself a favor and look at the athletes.
Look into any athlete's face and see what is emanating deep from their soul. It's easy to see who wants the medal, the trophy, the win. It shines all over their face, in the intensity of their eyes, in the focus of their attention, the determination of every movement, in every breath. Unfortunately, it's also easy to see the athlete who lost their momentum and for a few seconds, lost their visualization. All it takes is that split second of uncertainty, and the edge is gone.
I posted before on how important it is to visualize your goal. Â Liz and Sara's week of posts and Big Round 'em Up List remind me even more, how vital visualization is to our goals and dreams, in addition to all the pain and sweat of our efforts and hard work. I remember reading somewhere on how determined athletes visualize their wins, so much they go through the play-by-play motion. When they train. When they walk around on their errands. They live it. They breathe it. They dream it. Every precious second is accounted for in their memory. Their muscles are committed to every movement, their brains are focused.
These athletes have lived the win every day for as long as they remember. They have trained hard for this dream. Every inch of their being knows the sweet sense of the win. Â They can feel the weight of the trophy, the embrace of the medal around their neck. They can see and hear the crowds cheering from the sidelines, shouting out their names. There is no doubt in their minds--by the end of the day, they are going to have that medal or that trophy in hand.
So, for this Inspiration Monday...Visualize your goal. Keep it front and center. Work hard. Then work harder. Visualize your end results. You gotta believe it, get your arms around the nitty gritty details you need to work through to reach your goal, and see the play-by-play moves. You've got to want it so much you live your dream while you train. And then train harder. Live it and breathe it. See it and believe it.
Because. You have an amazing idea. You are smart enough. You are talented enough. You can work it and bring it on. Visualize your goal. See the little steps you need to take and the minute details of what you visualize when you've captured your dream. You can do it. I believe you can.
Which leads me to how I did this week in the 2008 New Year's 30 Day Challenge. Last week, I gathered up the comments from my awesome on-line critique group, and revised the first three chapters of my WIP. Which led me to revising my next few chapters. So, technically, while I didn't really add many words, I'm happy with my progress. I've got six chapters that I'm almost done fiddling with. Plus I've worked out more on the plot line and character development. And I know my ending! Hopefully, this will make the rest of the manuscript easier to write.
How did you all do? Remember to leave a comment to be considered for the prize. If you have trouble leaving a comment, then send me an e-mail (hipwritermama at comcast dot net) with your progress. We are almost done! The finish line is approaching...The final check-in is this Thursday, January 31st by 11pm EST. See you at the finish line!
I've often wondered what it was that kept people moving toward their dreams, when obstacles fell in their way. Sometimes, these rocks are just too massive and downright overwhelming, sucking up every bit of energy from one's soul. It's enough to make one want to give up and decide it obviously wasn't meant to be. And it's too bad.
Because if everyone did this, we wouldn't have most of the things we use on a daily basis that we take so much for granted. Almost everything our hands have touched, the knowledge we have soaked in, the history we have inherited, have come from someone else's blood, sweat and tears. There is always someone, somewhere, who had that boulder thrown in their path, and decided to find ways around it, rather than to stop and retreat.
Have you ever had that mountain grow in your path towards your dream? Maybe your family needs you. Or you've been getting too distracted from your day job and you have to work more hours to pay those bills. Maybe your house looks like it will take an army to clean it. Or you've been sick. Or your children have been sick. Or you overcommitted yourself to volunteer projects. Or to something at work to prove to your boss you're perfectly capable. Or you only have so many hours in a day and you can't find a minute for your dream. Does your spouse feel neglected? What about your children? Or when you work on making your dream a reality, you can't feel the enthusiasm you used to have. Because nobody believes in you. Or maybe they are your biggest supporters and you worry about disappointing them. Maybe you're afraid. Of what will happen if you fail. Or if you succeed. Do you see how this list of stones can grow and grow into something huge?
I'll be the first one to admit that I've had days, even weeks where I've been frozen in place. Worried about every little detail. Overwhelmed by lack of time. Spending time fulfilling my commitments. Afraid to make a move. But it's always the wondering and the thrill of my dream that gets me back into action. The What If's. What if I can prove to all the naysayers that I can do it? What if someone likes my work? What if this makes it all the worthwhile? Plus I think of the people who truly fought for their dreams, true heroics and courage needed to fight for their dreams. This is what helps me find creative ways around my obstacles. It makes my dream feel more achievable, when I know others before me have suffered and accomplished so much, for beliefs and dreams far greater than mine. Can't go through this one? Okay, how about around it or over it. One step at a time. One step at a time.
Which leads me to how I did this week in the 2008 New Year's 30 Day Challenge. Last week, although I did alot of research, I didn't get much writing done. This week, I found my research paid off, and I was able to write and define a couple of characters to my satisfaction. All this with one sick child who threw up all over my kitchen floor which really needed some cleaning, organizing math volunteers for my third grader's class, and my birthday. So I even had a clean kitchen! And that makes me happy.
How did you all do? Remember to leave a comment to be considered for the prize. If you have trouble leaving a comment, then send me an e-mail with your progress. Best of luck with your progress this week!
Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
-Samuel Johnson
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
-Confucius
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
-Eleanor Roosevelt
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do.
- Eleanor Roosevelt
The second week of the
2008 New Year's 30 Day Challenge is now over. I'd like to say
congratulations to everyone who is working on this Challenge and completed this second week. I know it's hard work, and your momentum may have changed a bit since we've all started. Think of it, we're now at the half-way point. Keep on going, we're all on this journey together, and it will be great to hear all your happy stories!
This past week was definitely challenging for me. I found I needed to do more research to get a better understanding of the political and historical world of my heroine's nineteenth century life. Historical fiction has been quite the undertaking. I thought historical fiction would be easier to write than historical non-fiction, since I could stray from the facts. But I've found myself fascinated and much too persnickety about all the interesting details, that the outlining and figuring out how to put in backstory without being too much of a dull history lesson dominated my time, rather than writing my intended words. Even though I worked daily on my progress, I was disappointed in myself, since I was short on my written goal. But, today starts another week, and another chance to climb up that mountain that is my goal.
There's one thing I want to assure you. If you happen to miss a day or two, it's okay. Remember, we're focusing on building a regular work habit so we can reach our goals. Just join back in and focus on your end goal. Your dream. The short term goal you're working toward is our
next check-in day, Monday, January 21st.
The long term goal is something you will benefit from for the duration of your life, if you want. This is something that will help you get to your dream. So keep at it. Pick up if you miss a day or two. Start back in. Remember, consistency is key to making this an automatic part of your life. You can totally do it!
Comment below and let me know how you're doing. If you want some extra support, leave your link in Mr. Linky so people can stop by. Remember...only those who leave comments will be considered for the prize!
Now get back to work! Good luck!
So, how did you do? Hopefully you all had success in your first five days of the 30 Day Challenge.
I worked on my WIP everyday, though I used one of the days for research and compiling notes rather than actual writing. The rest of the days were spent with outlining and writing. I did find myself getting discouraged when I tabulated the word count the first couple times I wrote. They were less than the 500 I had as my goal. But after I did the word count last night, I was pleased. If I averaged everything out, I met my 500 word a day mark. Nothing like a little justification, isn't there?
So, now's the time for you to share your progress in the Challenge. Leave a comment and let me know how you did this past week. Remember, I need a comment from you detailing your progress each check-in day for you to be considered for the grand prize. I do have Mr. Linky up...if you'd like to leave a link so people can stop by and encourage you, go for it!
The next check-in date is next Monday, January 14th.
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."
- Mary Anne Radmacher
Best of luck in this Challenge! Now...go for it!
I'm psyched. We're going to start the 2008 New Year's 30 Day Challenge today. Nothing like starting off the New Year with optimism and purpose to start a new habit that will give us the strength and the ability to do things no matter what. It's these small steps that will get us determined and motivated to get to the big steps. And I want to help you get there.
I was trying to figure out what I'd like to do in this next 30 days. At first it was finishing up my revisions on one of my manuscripts and sending it off on the 30th day, but then I got a little nervous of the pressure I'd put on myself to make everything perfect in 30 days. And then stressed over the potential mistakes I might not catch because of the rush. So, I decided getting a manuscript out would not be Challenge material.
What I'll do instead is to write at least 500 words everyday on my new WIP, since this new project is singing my name. If I complete the first draft by the end of the 30 days, I will be thrilled. In case you'd like to follow my progress on this project, you can check out the word meter I put on my sidebar. Ack! Nothing like putting it out there.
Okay, now to the good stuff. I really hope you'll join me in this 30 Day Challenge. It's always more fun when other people are motivated and encouraged to go on an adventure. So, here are the rules...
2008 New Year's 30 Day Challenge Rules:
1. The Challenge starts today! Write a quick comment below. Tell me what new habit you'd like to work on. This can be as short as one sentence or as long as you'd like. If you already wrote your comment in Monday's post, consider yourself entered.
2. If you're going the distance for this 30 Day Challenge, it's important to check in every week via comment with a very quick report on your progress. I find accountability works wonders to keep me on track. So I'm hoping it will do the same for you. Only those who are accountable to their goals and report in every week will be considered for the grand prize.
The 6 dates to check in are:
Today, Wednesday, January 2nd (first day of challenge): Be specific on what you'd like to do to work on your new habit.
Monday, January 7th
Monday, January 14th
Monday, January 21st
Monday, January 28th
Thursday, January 31st by 11:00 PM EST
3. The winner will be announced on Friday, February 1, 2008.
Edited to Add: I thought it might be good idea to link to the blogs or websites of everyone who is determined to complete this 30 Day Challenge. That way, you can stop by and leave a comment, if possible, as encouragement. Nothing like a little support to help make it through a tough day. If you've already committed to this Challenge, I've added your blog or website I could find for you to Mr. Linky.
For anyone new to this 30 Day Challenge, please leave a comment with your Challenge intentions and the link to your blog/website to Mr. Linky. Let's encourage and support one another!
Okay, I hope you're ready to join in and have some fun. Ready. Set. Go! Comment away.
I have a love/hate relationship with New Year's. And I've come to realize this conflicting attitude taunts me more every year I get older. When I was younger, New Year's was more about festivity, and with that, a positive outlook on what could be. It was so easy to set goals, no matter how high, and dream. Oh, yeah baby. I could do anything. Because I had time, youth and dreams on my side.
But somehow down the line, I just became more cynical, or perhaps wise in my ways. Or maybe it's dealing with the day-to-day realities of having a mortgage, a family, and the astronomical costs of health care. Or maybe it's the double whammy of having to set New Year's goals and then having a birthday a couple weeks after, when I wonder, what have I accomplished in my life?
So, I'm going to start 2008 with a bang this year. And the best way I figure is to begin a 30 Day Challenge. I know quite a few of you haven't been blogging as much lately with the holidays and all, so I'll give you a few days warning on this one.
The 2008 New Year's 30 Day Challenge starts Tuesday, January 2, 2008 and ends on Thursday, January 31. 2008. Details and grand prize to be announced later.
So start thinking about your 30 Day Challenge, my little wonders. You've got three days to plan your attack. We're gonna take 2008 by storm!
It's time for the final check in for the 30 Day Challenge. Comment below by 11:59 pm EST to be entered for a surprise!
I have to say, I had a tough time getting motivated these past couple of weeks to write everyday. Life kind of blindsided me with too many things. My creative ability had been somewhat stifled in my writing and my blogging.
My youngest celebrated a birthday. She's been giving Spiderman some quite a bit of competition in the Cling-On category--this child summons up all her incredible holding powers on my leg when we're walking into her preschool. My middle child is on oral prednisone to clear out the gunk in her lungs and her eczema encrusted body. My eldest is fluctuating between the needs of an eight year old and demands of a teenager. She has also had a hard time staying asleep these past couple of weeks and has been waking me up at 3 a.m. to keep her company. And that in itself, is almost enough to do me in.
Not that I'm complaining and all. All these puzzle pieces I need to figure out and put together to make everything right again is totally okay. That's what I do best. However, it has been leeching away at my writing time.
So here's what I did. I brought my laptop to my little one's school. That way the forty five minutes spent at her school, is balanced with some writing time in the peace of my car. I've also taken to writing notes in a little book I carry with me while I'm waiting in the doctor's office, or waiting in the car line to pick up the kids, or am running on a schedule that's completely out of whack.
I was able to write four days last week. One hour of total brilliance, the others, well, we'll have to see. But, I've also decided that I did pretty well for having a week or two from a place I really don't want to go back to for awhile.
So, how did you do? Remember to let me know in the comments here or over here by 11:59 pm EST to be entered for a surprise! The prize winner will be announced tomorrow!
Here's a reminder for all you great folk who are following along in the 30 Day Challenge with me. The final check in will be on the 30th day...Wednesday, October 3rd. That's only two days away! Keep going. You're almost there! Can you see it? You can so do this. Check in by Wednesday, October 3rd, 11:59 pm EST for your name to be entered for a prize. The winner will be announced on October 4th. What are you waiting for? Go!
When every new week starts, do you sigh and wonder why you didn't follow through on your new habits on a regular basis? Or, are you pleased with your progress, gearing up for a whole new week? I hope, I hope, you're all going to say you've been happy with your progress, and this exercise has helped you move toward your goals.
And if you're in the camp that's wondering how you're going to get to your dreams, if you haven't been able to work daily on your habits for the past three weeks, don't despair now. Let's take a few moments to examine what it was you wanted to accomplish. Remember, the purpose of this 30 Day Challenge was to take one thing--one little habit that will help you work toward your goal, and do it everyday.
Did you choose one little habit? Something simple like: I will throw out the junk mail every single day. Or did you decide to conquer the world: I will separate my mail out into a junk pile, bill pile and social piles then throw out the junk mail, write checks to pay all my bills and mail them, and write letters to all my family and friends. Everyday. Whew...just writing all that down is pretty exhausting.
So, which type of habit did you choose? Something that was entirely doable everyday? No matter what was happening in your life? Or a huge task, that is really much easier to put aside and let stagnate until you're overwhelmed with the stink of the mess created since you've avoided it for so long and you realize the project is too big and you're going to fail, and there's no way you can do it and while you're at it, just forget about your dreams anyway.
Okay, let it all out. It's okay to mope for a little bit. Now get back up, shake all those negative thoughts out and rethink how you're going to get to your goal. Remember, little steps, little steps. Now, go back at it. You can totally do it!
I'm writing all about this because I kind of faltered this past week. I wrote three days of the week. Then my little one celebrated a birthday, my middle one was sick, life's moments happened and before I knew it, the week was over. And I only wrote three days rather than everyday. Though I did think about my WIP, and wrote short notes throughout the week. Good yes, but not the half hour of writing I had wanted to do everyday. Here's to a better week.
Now it's your turn to report in. How did you do?
We're halfway there to the finish line. Only two more weeks to go to perfect those daily habits that will help us kick butt towards our dreams.
Okay, I must confess, I wrote only during the weekdays. This weekend, we were so jam packed with family activities, I decided to give myself a break. I just didn't have the energy to write. And you know my thoughts on this, right?
I've written down great stuff--character motivation, plot ideas, snippets of dialogue, a couple of chapters. Now I've got to tie things in together this week.
How did you do?
Time for the first check-in for the Get Back on Track 30 Day Challenge. I can't believe how quickly this past week went.
Talk about busy. Two of my children started school last week. There was much to do to make sure homework was done, schedules kept, study areas organized, errands completed. I kept thinking I'd have time to write while the kids were in school, but settled for working in the evening, as I tend to do, once everyone was asleep.
Of course, this wasn't a foolproof plan. Because I was tired. So tired, I fell asleep while reading bedtime stories to the little one, two nights in a row. So tired, that when I woke up, I thought about getting up to write, but decided my beauty sleep was far more important.
But, instead of 30 minutes of writing each day, I managed to write an hour for five days. So technically, it averages out like I wrote each day...nothing like a little justification. I'm pleased with my progress so far.
How did you do?
Summer vacation is almost over...the kids start school tomorrow and it's time for me to get back on track with my writing. I was getting too soft over the summer. It was so easy to maintain my writing discipline when the kids were in school. In hindsight, so easy.
And of course, I slipped. It's easier and more fun to hang out with the kids. Who wants to write in a sweltering house? Yeah, yeah...I could've taken my laptop over to the library and worked there...but I didn't.
So. It's time for a Get Back on Track 30 Day Challenge. I'm so psyched. Quite a few people signed up for it over the past week, and there is still time for anyone else to sign up today. Just think. 30 Days to get your good habits back. 30 Days towards your goals. 30 Days of support from me and anyone else who is on with this challenge.
Remember, this is a habit you will commit to everyday for 30 Days, so you'll end up with a productive new daily habit that is as natural to you as brushing your teeth or checking your e-mail.
The rules:
1. By the end of today, 12 midnight EST, write a comment below and be specific to the habit you will work on every day. If you already commented in the last post, no worries.
2. There will be a weekly check-in to make sure you're accountable to the challenge. Check-in dates will be September 1oth, September 17th, September 24th and the final day, October 3rd by 12 midnight EST. The winner will be announced on October 4th.
The best part of this Challenge is the automatic 2 prize combination package for everyone -- 1. A productive new habit for you; 2. Increased motivation to reach your goal. The prize for the person's whose name I'll select at the end of this challenge will be a cool motivational sign. Once I pick it up, I'll post a picture of it.
My 30 Day Challenge is writing everyday for at least 30 minutes. Okay, what's your 30 Day Challenge gonna be?
Don't worry, you're not alone!
This week, I found myself really struggling to stay focused on my goal(s). I procrastinated a lot, using critiques for other people as an excuse not to work on my own writing.
However, the fact that I did sit down do something every day shows progress, and I intend to keep doing just that. Something! Today, I will focus on getting back on track!!!!
I'll let the Newbery/Caldecott/Printz, etc award announcements inspire me!
I kept writing. And I think I now see the end in sight on my WIP. I didn't send out any queries this week. Family things kept me from researching that too much - but I still intend to send out an average of one a week - which means I need to do two this week to keep up. It will happen.
And Vivian - you may not have written the number of words you wanted - but steeping yourself in your story is a big help to achieving your goal! Keep up the good work.
Hi, everybody,
I just want to check in and share that I worked for the most part on getting the book proposal that I want to send to McGraw-Hill. I did a number of things: I wrote down every day in my book log including: finalizing a list of resources for the first two chapters, editing the two chapters, researching potentially competitive books, outlining and writing a third chapter, and starting to work with a second reviewer.
I was able to also do a number of short queries including two to Kar-Ben and one to the local newspaper. I hope I'll get a lot of writing done today. My husband is complaining of lower back pain and I hope I won't get too stressed to become too distracted. It's really scary how he's taking to the pain.
Good luck everybody with your goals
-dorit
This week was a total success for me but not in terms of meeting my set-in-writing-writing-goals. I'm donating a portion of the profits from my first book to the Amazon Conservation Team, so I emailed them to let them know my intention--well before you can say "Is that a crocodile swimming toward u..." they emailed me a thank you letter back, put me on the top of their myspace friends list, featured my book on their myspace and requested to read it! Yay. Other things too, but...the good news is...it was all good news. The better news is...it was all writing related. The not-so-good-but-I'm letting-myself-off-the-hook-news is that I did not get one word written on my WIP. But I thought about it a lot. And I got motivated from all the good news. And I'm excited. And I did stick to my schedule otherwise.
I really fizzled out on my goal, but my reason is good: our oldest daughter and her husband had a big, healthy boy on Tuesday! We've spent the week playing Little Ponies with our 3 y/o granddaughter, and watching New Baby make faces. Good luck to all of you as you continue working on the challenge! And thank you, Hip Writer Mama, for inspiring and encouraging all of us! Pam
Seriously. The research is way as important as the writing. And fun too!
OK, I slacked a couple days on the water drinking. My 6 year old had to remind me. But I'm back at it!
I have to be honest and say I didn't really make much progress towards my goal last week. I am not enjoying the perspective that this review of American History is written from. However, I still need to do it.
Congrats to all of you on your progress. It is encouraging to hear about the success of others. Good Luck this week!
I struggled, too. Now with the actual doing. I logged my time that I said I would. But the honeymoon period was over, that was clear. I spent week 1 analyzing, figuring things out, brainstorming, coming up with solutions--yea! But then week 2 meant I was ready to start actually revising the dang novel. So. As soon as I sat down to work on it, everything I thought I knew/figured out flew right out of my head. Arrghh! But I'm making tiny steps forward, which I wouldn't be doing without this challenge. I have so much else going on that this novel revision would still be on the back burner without this.
Here's to a great Week 3 for everyone. Thanks for sharing all the good news!
Wow, everybody is doing so good! Vivian, I didn't realize you were working on a historical--I love those. If I liked research, I'd probably write one! :) But you do have to do it--three books read may end up as one line in your story, but the line will be RIGHT.
Okay, well, forget my goal of being internetless, while I work. It probably has to do with having queries and partials out to agents & just needing to "make sure" there's nothing sitting in the inbox. And I actually did spend several hours just downloading info for my WIP, the one I'm working on for this challenge. We still have dial-up (yes, you can all feel sorry for me!), and trying to go back and forth from that to writing did NOT work, so I just focused on finding the material and then taking the next day to write.
The good news is, despite the web addiction, I made serious progress. I got three chapters first-drafted, basically getting the stuff on the page and in the right order, and research done for the last two I have to draft. This week, I'll finish those and hopefully get started on translating the info into kid-friendly language. I'm actually ahead of where I wanted to be, so that's great! Thanks, again, Vivian, for the challenge.
Dorit, good luck with your husband's back--not only with it healing, but with it not pulling all your focus and energy away from your writing. The only advice I can give is ice, ice, ice (for him, not you!)
Good luck, everyone, this week.
Becky
Feeling a little blue today. I struggled but did actually get some poem-like pieces written each day. I spent a quiet weekend at home reading other people's poetry, and I'm wondering if I have what it takes. They are sooo good.
Vivian, I would be so tempted to write pseudo-historical fiction in the way Megan Whalen Turner does-- have settings based on city-states of ancient Greece, but not be accountable to facts. Good for you for holding yourself to such a tough standard.
As far as barring chords go, I'm getting better at playing the B minor chord without the "dying cow sound" but I've yet to use it successfully in a song without having to pause for a few seconds. Ditto with the barred F-- I can do it now, but when it comes to playing quick chord changes, I inevitably fall back on the F major 7, which is a quick pivot to a C chord. One of the benefits to this barred chord training is that my fingers are gradually beginning to loosen up more in the tendons, and I can play a blues shuffle in A with my index and ring fingers rather than with index and pinky.
At some point, I will probably blog about the F major 7 chord I use, which will be of interest only to the guitar players out there-- I'm guessing everyone's eyes glazed over as they scanned this check-in comment!
Hi everyone! I'm writing from the library right now. I've got no power, heat or internet service at home right now. Nothing like these winter storms. Sigh.
Minutes after I posted today's post, a huge branch fell down and missed my car by a couple inches. But it successfully knocked down our cable/internet service wire.
Our power has been out for a few hours, so I've got the kids in the library right now.
I'm pleased to read your reports. Sounds like you're all making some sort of progress. Good luck this week!
jmprince,
Actually, focusing on critiques for other people is good! It helps you analyze what works and doesn't work, so you can improve your own writing.
And you're right, you did do something everyday. And that means progress. Good luck this week!
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Chris,
Thanks! Glad you kept on writing. Best of luck with your queries this week. Good thoughts.
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DS Writer,
Wow! You must feel so wonderful with all you've accomplished this week! Hope your husband's back gets better soon. Good luck with your progress this week.
n.a. nelson,
Definitely great news! I think it is wonderful you're donating part of your proceeds to the Amazon Conservation Team. Thanks for sharing your good news. Best wishes for another positive week.
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Pam,
Congratulations! How exciting to have another little grandchild to spoil. Hope you get in some inspired writing this week!
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Tricia,
Here's to good health! Best of luck this week!
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Ms. Mize,
Is there another book you can study instead? If you're having a hard time because of how the book is written, I'm sure there are other books that will give you the same information with a more agreeable perspective. But if you need to go through this specific book, good thoughts go your way. Best of luck with your progress with week.
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Becky,
I've taken a step away from my usual stuff to try the historical fiction. This should be interesting.
You've made alot of progress! Enough to be ahead of where you wanted to be! Wahoo!
Hope this week keeps you focused and writing.
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Alkelda,
Thank you. You know, you should do an audio on your blog so we can hear the different chords. Sounds like you're going to be able to play some great songs.
Best of luck this week!
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Another fun week--it is feeling more like habit. Still hard and I can't imagine it ever gets easy to get up at 4:45 AM. I haven't lost any weight but I attended boot camp every day, made it through each day and ate healthy 99% of the week. So hopefully by the end of the 30 day challenge, I'll see some results!
Okay, I've tried to leava a comment twice and must be doing something wrong. I just want to congratulate everyone on how well they are doing. So far, so good with my poem a day project. Lots of haikus... but at least that's better than I usually do.
Anonymous,
I think you've echoed so well what most people think when they get to a particular point towards their goal. It's good you're wondering whether you have what it takes. And yes, there are plenty of people who have written beautiful work.
The fact you've recognized your fear, and are still working towards your goal, states your position loud and clear. Here's to your work and your persistence! I have a feeling you will find a way to make your dreams come true. Best of luck this week.
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Franki,
4:45 am! Yowsa. I'm not sure I could do that every day. Boot camp must be doing wonders for your psyche. You must be feeling powerful. Keep going, Franki. Good luck!
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Linda,
Glad you're doing well with your poem a day project. I find haikus very difficult to write, so the fact you've written lots of them, is great in my book. Best of luck for this week!
Yay, Vivian, for doing so well on your goals. I've seen the first part of the writing, as you know, and your hard work is paying off!!
I've been doing well. I've taken charge of 3 of 4 of my e-mail accounts and it feels so good!! One more to go. This one is more complicated, because it involves my computer that crashed. That is my goal for this week. Go into broken computer, extricate files, reconstitute e-mail program, clean out. All while staying on top of other e-mail. Wish me luck!!
Oops, I meant to post last night (Monday), but got caught up in watching two episodes from season 1 of The Wire. (How did I ever miss it when it first came out?) I didn't achieve my writing goals this week, but I have been making a serious effort to plot out this new book and doing writing everyday, and so far I'm really happy with what I do have.
Congratulations to all of you, and happy writing!
Kelly,
Four e-mail accounts? I have two and it is hard enough to manage what I have. Good luck with getting everything out of your crashed computer!
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Sara,
I'm glad your plotting is going well. Here's to more writing this week! Good luck!