I’ve been pretty bad at writing these past few weeks. For several reasons. But I need to get back to it. This break I had not intended to take may have helped me figure out one plot point, but now it’s time to buckle up and make writing a habit again.
So, for all of you writers out there, here’s a little bit of motivation Monday.
May the words be with you…or at least, let’s shovel shit from a sitting position…
Another blog post from the hotel…:) What´s up Wednesday is the brainchild of Jaime and Erin. It´s a way to keep in touch in just four headings…
What works for me
Writing sprints.
I used to write in the train when I had about 30 minutes to get the words in…and it worked. So now, I try to do writing sprints on Twitter and see how many words I can get in…Maybe when we´re settled in a house, I might change my routine but for now it works…
I can’t wait to check all your posts and see what you’ve been up to 🙂
Welcome back to Ready. Set. WRITE! If you’re wondering what RSW is all about, it’s a summer long writing intensive with the purpose of writing, revising, planning, and keeping each other accountable. We will be sharing our goals on Mondays, keeping our posts BRIEF (2-3 lines per heading) so we can spend more time on writing and less time on blogging. You can sign up at any of the host blogs (Alison‘s,Katy‘s, Erin‘s, Jaime’s) every Monday. And don’t forget to hop around to encourage other participants. For more info about RSW and a link to their super fun buttons, go here.
HOW I DID ON LAST WEEK’S GOALS
* I finished my novelette and it’s off to the very capable hands of Alison (thanks again!) and Jen. I am so excited about this! Publication is planned for the fall 2014. And I love it, but maybe she will hate it, and arrrrghhh! Yes, I’m having a bout of writer’s insecurity.
* I may have drafted a few thousand words of a secret project – which I am putting aside for now.
MY GOAL(S) FOR THIS WEEK
* Revise 3 chapters of DADDY´S LITTLE GIRL
* Prepare the drafting of ALWAYS SECOND BEST (companion novel of One, Two, Three). I am actually going to try outlining, let’s see how I do.
A FAVORITE LINE FROM MY STORY OR ONE WORD/PHRASE THAT SUMS UP WHAT I WROTE/REVISED
A bit of Emilia and Nick from the prequel novelette of One, Two, Three: “You’re driving me crazy,” he tells her loud enough that I can hear him. She’s about to say something back, but their lips meet and it’s like watching a new dance unfolding in front of me. They get lost in one another.
THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE I FACED THIS WEEK
Time.
As always.
And the hubby being in the US while we’re also preparing for our big move back to Maryland (if all goes well…)
SOMETHING I LOVE ABOUT MY WIP
Thanks to ONLY ONE DREAM, I also got to brainstorm a bit more about Nick and Emilia. And I’m so excited about their story. Especially because…gasp, it might be a dual POV.
Looking forward to cheering you on!
Welcome back to Ready. Set. WRITE! If you’re wondering what RSW is all about, it’s a summer long writing intensive with the purpose of writing, revising, planning, and keeping each other accountable. We will be sharing our goals on Mondays, keeping our posts BRIEF (2-3 lines per heading) so we can spend more time on writing and less time on blogging. You can sign up at any of the host blogs (Alison‘s,Katy‘s, Erin‘s, Jaime’s) every Monday. And don’t forget to hop around to encourage other participants. For more info about RSW and a link to their super fun buttons, go here.
HOW I DID ON LAST WEEK’S GOALS
Better than the week before, but I’m still not there.
* I revised 1 chapter ofDADDY´S LITTLE GIRL
* Added about 3000 words to ONE DREAM ONLY
MY GOAL(S) FOR THIS WEEK
* Revise 1 chapters of DADDY´S LITTLE GIRL
* Write 2000 words of ONE DREAM ONLY – the prequel novella of One, Two, Three.
A FAVORITE LINE FROM MY STORY OR ONE WORD/PHRASE THAT SUMS UP WHAT I WROTE/REVISED
I love this one, because it also gives a bit of insight about Emilia. The companion novel ALWAYS SECOND BEST is about her 🙂
THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE I FACED THIS WEEK
Hmmm.
Time, but also something else.
A Shiny. New. Idea.
I know. I know. I am typing a few lines away though, just to make sure I don’t forget it, when I actually do have the time to work on it.
SOMETHING I LOVE ABOUT MY WIP
Drafting. Putting in new words.
Looking forward to cheering you on!
Pinwords lets you add text to images. You can use their background template or upload your own images. I’ve been quite a lot of fun using Pinwords both to illustrate thoughts or share quotes from my upcoming book (those quotes are still going through the copy editors at this stage :-)) I usually share them on my Facebook page and on Pinterest....
Quotes from my novel
Using my own pictures
Do you use Pinwords? How do you share your favorite quotes or sayings?
Elodie Nowodazkij 