For the past few days, I have been debating back and forth on what topic I should write on for my first post. After watching a video by Joanna Penn about cultivating better writing habits I knew exactly what to talk about. I know I am in the horrible habit that instead of writing, I am constantly reading or wandering around the internet.
This video, though, inspired me to stop squandering my time so much, and make more time for writing. I constantly want to write and have ideas bouncing around my head, but I'm so easily distracted that I end up doing other things even as I think about the sort of things I wish I were writing at the moment.
With this in mind I have made the (belated) New Year's Resolution to write at least 500 words a day. That is enough to write two 80,000 word novels in a single year. As I get more comfortable in the habit of writing, I will start upping the minimum words per day.
So many goals for this year: Completing my two in progress novels, writing a few short stories I have in mind, and starting on the process of qualifying for the SFWA Associated Membership. So far 2013 has been a good year for me, but maybe I can extend this good fortune into my writing life.
One of the more public goals of the year is keeping up this blog. I love connecting with other writers and readers and hope that I will be able to here. You can expect posts every Friday, with the occasional post on other days. Almost everything I post will be about writing, reading, publishing, and the world that encompasses all of that.
See you next Friday.
How To Write More And Create A Daily Writing Habit by Joanna Penn
Welcome to Blogworld, Traci! Hope you make those 500 wpd.
ReplyDeleteThanks, so far it has been a little difficult, but today was better since I know exactly what I want to happen in my story.
DeleteGood first post, Traci. No doubt you'll meet your goals. You're intelligent and pro-active. Go get 'em!
ReplyDeleteIt's tough going, but I will continue to push through and get things done. :)
DeleteGreat first go, Traci. I think the best blog posts are just random interesting thoughts. You will always find someone they resonate with.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I hope, as I get more comfortable blogging, I will find topics that will start discussions and connect people through conversation.
DeleteCongrats on your first blog post, Traci! Go forth and write!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I am excited about this blogging venture.
DeleteHigh fives for your first blog post, it's a milestone! Love Joanna Penn! She's a wonderful role model! Just one suggestion - you should have a follow button! Cheers and you rock!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I really like Joanna too. I thought a follow button was automatic, but I think I figured out how to put it on now.
DeleteCongratulations on your first blog post. :D
ReplyDeleteI don't write every day on my novel, but dang it, I do write every day, and that keeps me from writing on my novel. teehee!