Goodbye July. My two-challenge month is over, and I can now devote myself exclusively to my A Round of Words in 80 days challenge. Not much will change, because I incorporated the daily blogging into my ROW 80 challenge. Still, I can put a nice check mark next to my goal to finish the Ultimate Blog Challenge. Check marks make me happy.
I knew meeting my ROW 80 goals this week would be tough. We've had back-to-back company. It's hard enough explaining "writing time" to my three daughters, much less to company I haven't seen in awhile.
Results this week:
I knew meeting my daily 750 word goal would be tough, but I don't make commitments lightly. I stayed up until midnight Friday night and wrote 1,027 words. But I did not write a single word on Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday. Boo! To be fair, I hit a scene I constantly reworked and edited to get the 1,027. It was draining.
I blogged every day, and prepared for a Monday live radio interview. Please wish me luck. I've done interviews, but never a live one.
Newest WIP word total: 11,063!
Reaction:
Disappointed. I won't lie.
This week I am determined to average 750 words a day, post daily on the blog, and edit 10 pages a day on an editing project. I need to finish a book and complete a review as well. I terrified myself as I typed these goals, but I really need to reboot and get some work done. I wish I had a "do nothing but catch up" day, but I'm not sure how to get that on the schedule.
Do lofty goals motivate you or weigh you down?
July 31, 2011
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Well done on completing your ultimate blog challenge...that is a big tick on a list!
I am sorry you haven't found time to get your 750 words in each day and I hope this week you will manage it along with your other goals!
I nearly changed my goals this week but I have found them a challenge and was worried increasing the time I want to spend weekly on writing would intimidate me.
Hope you have a good week!
It will work out. Seems like you and I have a common theme this week. But I've realized I'm making ground back up, so I am encouraged by that. Just keep focusing on what you've accomplished so far and take the other stuff one item at a time. :)
Thanks ladies! One thing this challenge has taught me recently: writing doesn't always follow the plan. Goals are great motivators, but flexibility is key. I had a tough scene that was draining, but I'm so happy with it. Still, it requires me to now go back and fix a few things (writing time, but not necessarily adding to my 750 a day goal).
It's made me wonder if I should amend my goal to be time-oriented versus word-oriented. Should I just say I'll work on my WIP for an hour a day? Hmmmm.
Thanks for the support and encouragement!
Tia, I am SO IMPRESSED! I'm tired just reading about your commitments! ;-D You GO girl!!!
Kate, your words were the highlight of my day (and as it's almost midnight, the last words of the day!). Thanks!
I think they are great goals. Lofty goals are just fine as long as you are honest with yourself. Keep up the good work!
Wendy, Thanks for your encouragement!
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