I set out today with the same plan I had yesterday. 600 x 6 = 3,600 Here’s how it went. Each line starts with the goal word count for the end of that hour. I’m scheduling hours because it’s easiest. I’m not always getting an hour of timed writing done in that hour, but IContinue reading “Daily post – Jan. 9, 2020”
Tag Archives: Success
Yes! I might fail a lot, but sometimes I succeed.
Tomorrow I resume the challenge to reach 6000 words in a day
Today I haven’t written any fiction. I have a daily writing streak I could keep alive by writing something now, but I don’t think I’m going to. I might, when I finish writing this post, go write a little something, but I might not. I’m tired and I’m not really seeing the need. Tomorrow IContinue reading “Tomorrow I resume the challenge to reach 6000 words in a day”
Giving up on the dream—but only for today (challenge update)
I’ll have to try again tomorrow to break through the 6,000 word ceiling I seem to have. Although admittedly, it felt more like a 1,000 word ceiling today! I logged about 7 solid hours of writing (sans interruptions, breaks, etc) and still have only managed to reach 1,495 words for the day. I’ll continue writingContinue reading “Giving up on the dream—but only for today (challenge update)”
Experiments update
In my post about how moderation doesn’t work for me, I laid out a plan for an experiment with abstinence and a strict adherence to my schedule. It’s been a few days. And yeah. Some of it’s working out pretty well. Some of it isn’t. Here are the details. The no sweets experiment is goingContinue reading “Experiments update”
Failure in May wasn’t as bad as it feels
I didn’t write but 1/3 of what I wanted to write in May, but in the end, when I looked harder at the numbers, I discovered it wasn’t as bad a failure as it feels. May’s word count comes in at 35,296. Only 7 months out of 46 have been higher. May was my 47th monthContinue reading “Failure in May wasn’t as bad as it feels”
Reached five hour goal today
I find it funny that the moment I stop a challenge, I immediately find it easier to focus on what needs to be done. I reached my five hour writing goal today, although I admit, I’m nowhere near my word count goal. Hours Words Session WPH 1 318 318 318 1 618 300 300 1Continue reading “Reached five hour goal today”
Multiple stories at once: fifth week
Thursday—Wednesday, May 5–May 11 701 1 story 1,656 1 story 747 2 stories 256 1 story 1,613 1 story 3,728 2 stories 2,581 1 story Total = 11,282 words I didn’t feel like I was writing multiple stories this week, probably because I’ve been panicking a bit about a book I’m trying to finish (which isContinue reading “Multiple stories at once: fifth week”
Multiple stories at once: fourth week
Thursday—Wednesday, April 28–May 4 2,260 2 stories 3,228 2 stories 1,439 1 story 1,009 2 stories 595 2 stories 2,330 3 stories 1,087 2 stories Total: 11,948 Definitely under where I’d like to be, but it still works out to a daily average of 1,707 words which is considerably better than my 2016 daily average ofContinue reading “Multiple stories at once: fourth week”
Multiple stories at once: third week
Thursday—Wednesday, April 21–27 245 (4 stories) (was not a writing day, just inputting error corrections after a read through) 2,245 (1 story) 2,863 (1 story) 149 (3 stories) 2,831 (2 stories) 4,858 (1 story) 3,736 (2 stories) Total: 16,927 words. It was a good week—really good, in all honesty, but I didn’t really come close to myContinue reading “Multiple stories at once: third week”
No plan today: I’m already there
I decided last night that I needed to focus on writing about results instead of intentions, thinking that would mean I’d have a better chance of getting started on time this morning and staying on schedule. That didn’t exactly work, although I did manage to get my 3 hours before lunch and get my lastContinue reading “No plan today: I’m already there”
Already in motion
Finally, I seem to be on my way to nailing the schedule/routine today! I made a note to myself this morning in Evernote: Remember not to try to play catch up with the writing. Just work on getting my 4 hours during my routine and reaching 3233. If I want to write more or ifContinue reading “Already in motion”
Trying today to write more than 5,221 words
I’m going to try again today to break my new one-day word count record. :) I didn’t do well with that challenge on Sunday, ending the day early with only 535 words. Today I expect better. But first I have to get off the WIFI and get started, so I’ll be back later with details.Continue reading “Trying today to write more than 5,221 words”
Breaking my one-day word count record—attempt #3
Success! I’m writing this in Evernote today so I can have the accountability without the WIFI. ;) I need accountability. FYI: This turned out to be one long log! TMI warning! 8:02 am— Starting with a 50 minute timed session of writing. Playlist is playing. Book doc is open. And yes, I’m still working inContinue reading “Breaking my one-day word count record—attempt #3”
Success! I have a streak going now
For the second day in a row I’ve successfully stuck to my schedule. My word count for the day is a modest 1,373 words. Since I’m quite sure I’m not done writing today, that’s likely to change.
Making It up as I Go along Today (Success!)
Planning session (revised—because life isn’t static and neither are my goals). :)
Today’s Plan
Planning session.
Today’s Plan
Planning session.
Today’s Plan
Planning session.
Today’s Plan (Success!)
Planning session.
Day 33 of No More Zero Word Days
My daily word count. Accountability, it’s a thing… :)