Focus

As always for me these last few days will be a flurry of writing to get my words in last minute. This year will be no different. I'm going to do my best and see what I can get done. With that said, I'm about to focus on my writing. I suggest you do the same, even if it's just free writing to take up space. Do it. Get your words in. We can totally still make it. Every word counts! I'll see you all on the other side.

Things Pile Up

Laundry, mail, my responsibilities. It's all been chucked up in a corner and forgotten about for the month. I have 2 book reviews that I need to share with you all, and a bunch of other things that I need to get organized, buuuut that's not going to happen. What is going to happen is I am going to beat my old NaNoWriMo word count. I'm still going to try for the full 50,000 but I will take what I can get.

Happy writing!

The downfall of my own positivity

I have not admitted defeat left. I do have 4 days and could easily still beat NaNoWriMo, but I have accepted the reality of it. Over the Thanksgiving break I returned home only to realize that my partner who is in the hospital, took all the laptop chargers.... and mine died on day one. So in short my entire break was pretty much a waste for writing. I am heartbroken over it because now I need over 4,000 words a day to even make my goal. One top of pulling a double today, it's going to be hard that's for sure. I'm not giving up, far from, but I can see the end, and right now, it's not very pretty.

Happy Thanksgiving!

To all of you, alone or stuck with that one crazy aunt, or you even could be that aunt. Happy Thanksgiving. Stay safe and happy.

As far as my NaNoWriMo work, I'm going to use my holiday alone time to catch up on my word count. I'll catch you all tomorrow.

I fell off the wagon

yup, not only did I fall, I got ran over too. I have been getting some work done in my free time at work, however I am still VERY far behind. I have come to realize that I might not make my final goal. That's not going to stop me from trying though. Haha! I'm just over 29,000 words. By the end of today I am supposed to be over 38,000. So right now I am almost 10,000 words behind and I only have about a week left to do it. Good news is, I have tomorrow off and no family so I will have plenty of time to write. Let's see what I can get done today as well. My old record for one day was 15,000. I'm willing to bet, with some planning, I can easily do better.

NaNoWriMo Day 20

So, I worked a full day at work today and we were very slow. I took full advantage of it. I wrote on my phone. Typing away during those times. I added an extra 1,000 words to my count. I'm still very far behind, but that shows me that there is always hope to catch up. I will continue to do this when I can and see where it gets me. I know this week is going to be a low count for me with the holiday coming up. So I am not worried quite yet. I can make this up and even if I don't, I'm still getting closer to my goal.

Late Day 19

I didn't forget again, I just slept. It felt so good, but it of course put me even farther behind. I know that I can still catch up. But the feeling of giving it all up is right there in the front of my mind. If you are feeling this way, don't worry, you arn't alone in this battle. We can still pick up the pieces, and we can still win. (Or at least make our goal!) Now excuse me while I go back to writing.

Day 18 Part 2

So my day isn't over yet and again, I haven't gotten my word count in. I was busy sleeping. I did however find out what I work the rest of this week. It's going to be busy, but I can slip in some writing times. I also think I'll be handwriting while I'm on buses and what not. I will catch up. My target daily word count is still under my own personal goal of 2,000 a day. So there is plenty of hope still. There is always hope.

Be kind to yourself this week, especially if you are behind. Every word counts toward that end goal. Even if it doesn't seem like it, they do add up. Take the small victories and be proud. Even if you just write 100 words, it's a victory.

Day 18, part one.

     So as most of you know, over the past few days I fumbled. Didn't type a thing. So I'm behind a good 5,000 words. Guess what? I'm not worried at all. Even though this next week is going to be rough, I'm not giving up on this. Why? Because I want it. I crave it. I will get words done. I might not finish but I am going to give it my all.

     I've started my come back with writing on my breaks and getting a good 200+ words in. Not much, but I'm still going. You can do! We can do this!

Day 17: I fell behind.

I told you all it was going to happen. I did it, I finally fell behind in my word count. I took a few days and wen't home and bam, my word count dropped. Bad.... However! I'm not done yet. Watch me bring this back all while facing one of the busiest weeks this month. If I can do this, so can you!

Another late night. NaNoWriMo 2016

Day 14!

Wow, two full weeks into this mess and I am still going strong. I actually did get my personal goal of 2,000+ words in for the day. It's a good feeling. I'm still so happy that I chose to do this again this year.

If you arn't with me, or are even behind, that's okay!!! Do those extra 100 words today! Take 10 minutes and do a word sprint. Let me know your numbers! I can't wait to see.

Day 13 NaNoWriMo

okay guys, I didn't forget about you! I swear. I did however, pull a double at work and only now have I hacked into some internet. It's been a long night. But good news is, I did keep my total count where it needs to be. I fell short of my personal goal, but I am going to rebuild that today/tomorrow. Whatever it is. Anyway, nap time.

Get your words in!

NaNoWriMo 2016 Day 12

     Wow, these past twelve days have just flown by. I also can't believe that I broke over 20,000 words today total. 21,000+ words, in 12 days. That alone is crazy. I am happy that my writing has finally gotten back on track at least. It gives me hope.

     This year wasn't just about writing a novel. At least not for me. After my fail at this event last year I was ready to throw in the towel with writing. I told myself that I couldn't do it, and that I wasn't good at it. I didn't however, just give up. My lovely partner told me to take some time off of work and focus on what I wanted to do with my life. My heart told me that I wanted to write. So I did. This past year I have published six (6) books. That is another amazing number. I can't help but to be proud of myself.

     I did of course find fault in my own work. The things that I did publish were short and it was hard for me to actually work on them. I would get some inspiration and do good for maybe a day or two, then I would fizzle out. Lesson Learned (part one) was actually all written in one night, well at least the rough draft was. I still didn't think that I could make this passion of mine a hobby.

     NaNoWriMo this year was a chance. One of my personal last chances. I wanted to use this year not only to write a story I have been working on for more than six years. It was a chance to get myself into a daily writing habit. My own personal goal was to write 2,000 words a day. I haven't quite done that, but I can say that I have written every single day this month so far. I even did some words on the most stressful day (election day). It wasn't a lot, but it was progress.

     I am now here, my average at roughly 1,700 and some odd words a day. On top of working full time. I am beyond proud of myself and am finally giving myself permission to pursue this as more than just a hobby. This just goes to show you, that if you want to write, you will. Nothing can stop the stories.

     Get that word count in. Every. Single. Day. Even if it's just 10 words, do it.

Day 11 of NaNoWriMo 2016

     I'm still farther behind than I wanted to be, however, I am still moving forward. I hit my word goal today and that's a darn good start to this.

     Sadly tomorrow my very long work week begins and the holiday season is setting in. I will keep everyone updated on my personal progress here, and I'd love to hear about yours as well, but tonight I don't have too much effort for this.

 <3 you all, happy writing.

Day 10 of NaNoWriMo 2016

     It's still hard to write, my mind is scattered and with the holidays coming up my work schedule is getting more and more crazy. I am however, at least back on track. Those few bad days set me off of my great lead. Told you I wouldn't keep it. haha. But that's all okay.

     Each day I have continued to move forward. I am now nearing 17,000 words and that's still a lot for only 10 days of writing (2 that were very unproductive.). I might be down, but I am far from out. So don't you believe anything else.

     Get some words in, take a break, get some more done. Just 100 words will get you to your goal. Think, 100 words a day, in a year you will have 36,000. So even if you don't hit 50,000 this month, you can still finish your book. You can always do it.

day 10

hey everyone... still mostly numb from what happened last night. My country is full of horrid people, even worse, they can't figure out why we are having riots right now. It breaks my heart.

Writing today however has been better. My massive lead has for sure shrank. So see, it happens to everyone. I know that I can catch up and get back to my own goals. If I can, so can you!

I couldn't write today.

     I've been sitting looking at my computer for hours now, and have typed a whole 167 words. That's pathetic for me. My mind has been elsewhere. The U.S. Election. Today my country picked between two people. Both liars, both cheats. One who claims to "grab 'em by the pussy because you can" and another who they say is responsible for deaths. We lost today. Now the evening is almost over and the end is near. It is an end to everything. All of the progress made. If our new potential leader has his way, there will be no gay rights, he is removing them. He will be ripping families apart and shipping them away. We as a country will revert.

     I am scared for the first time. I am scared to death because, of other peoples choices, I could actually loose my life. I can loose my rights as a human and as a woman. Our rape culture will skyrocket. I will be scared now everywhere, because one man with power said it was okay to just grab woman. He will take away birth control rights.

     I am scared for my life, my hopes, dreams, and for my happiness. I can't seem to write with these conditions. I can only hope that tomorrow the sun rises, and that the day is better.

Day 7

     Wow this past week has flown by. I honestly didn't think that I would be on track, I almost never am with this thing. This year however, I am beyond happy to say that I have just passed 15,000 words. I am days a head, and it feels great.

     To those of you who think you can't catch up, I don't believe it. I've done 15,000 words while working full time. You can easily do even 500 words a day, on those days off, get some extra in. Try some word sprints. I normally do some on my breaks. 10 minutes. That's it, and I can normally get 200 words or more. So think about that. take 15 minutes before work, and another 15 when you get home and there is easily 500 or more words. Add in one 30 minute session, and bam, you are only 100 or so words short of the daily target goal.

     You can do it, there is always time. Even if you don't win or finish. Even if you only write 50 words per day or even 20. Keep at it. Write every single day and even that 20 at the end of the month is a 600 word count. One month! That's still a lot of words. Also the more you write, the easier it gets. If you really enjoy this, you will do it time and time again. You'll sneak away and get a few words done. You'll scribble down notes while at work. You will do it, and you can!

     Happy writing everyone, and good luck.

end of day 6

A little late depending on where you are located at, but close enough. I'm currently just under 13,000 words. I am still super excited that for once I am actually a head of where I should be. If you're not, that's okay! Just take it one step at a time. Say you haven't even started yet, write 100 words tomorrow, and go from there. Little bits even will get you there in the long run. YOU CAN DO IT!

End of day 5?

     Yup, at least I think it is, if not, let's just pretend. I'm currently at over 11,000 words and I am beyond proud of myself. I'm going to take the rest of the night off and actually relax. Hope you are all getting in your words!

End of Day 4

It's day 4 going into day 5 and I am so happy that I hit 10,000 words for the month already.

If you aren't where I am, that's totally fine. First off you have lots of time to catch up. Second, write YOUR story. You aren't writing mine, you are writing your's. Even 30 words will get you there. Just take a few moments and get it done. I know you can do it, because I am even while working two jobs and massive travel times.

YOU GOT THIS!

NaNoWriMo - Day 3

That's right, end of day three is upon at least me. I have to go off to work. I did however, get some words done. Not a full count but that's okay. Today's final is 5,923 and I'm at a decent stop where I an take it to work and get some word run's in tonight on my breaks.

     If you haven't gotten your words in, don't worry at all! You have lots of time! Even if you just start now, even just 10 words, you are getting one step closer to your goals.

End of Day two: NaNoWriMo2016

     Well I'm happy to say that I am on track still. We'll see how long that lasts. Get those words in! You can do it!

NaNoWriMo

Alright guys and gals, day one has come to an end and I am happy to announce that I am currently just over 3,000 words. If you didn't hit your goal today, don't worry one bit, we have plenty of time to get there! All month in fact! Anyway, if you would like to be writing buddies feel free to follow me here.

Happy writing!