In other news, Camp NaNoWriMo is approaching the finish line—April 30 at midnight—but I and my goal are safely beyond that line. I reached it on April 25, and it was just in time, because my writing lungs were running out of inspiration. I am so glad I participated, though! It really sped along my WIP and, equally if not more importantly, showed me that I’m capable of writing more words, more quickly, than I had thought. It just takes discipline. There were days I didn’t feel I had the time or the inspiration to write, but I put aside everything that could be put aside and pressed out those words until it was safe to stop. The temptation now, however, is to ride on that wave of success for a while as I give attention to other things that waited patiently while I was writing—but my goal is to keep working consistently until this novel is finished! Why else did I learn those discipline lessons that Camp NaNo taught me? So all in all this has been a very profitable experience!
If you write, do you work best being consistent, writing some almost every day, or do you do it in long spurts?
Consistent writing every day, whether I feel like it or not, generally yields the best fruit. Sometimes it's boring, but it's always worth doing what God has led you to do - and to do it with all of your might. :-) Congratulations on finishing well with Camp Nano, Kelsey!
ReplyDeleteI think you have it right, Alicia! Things have always gone the best for me when I write every day. The inspiration seems to come when you glue yourself to your chair. : ) That's an encouraging reminder about doing what God has led you to ... it makes your writing time more significant to keep that in mind.
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Great job, Kelsey, and we're so proud of you!!! :-) I'm so glad you decided to join Camp NaNo... and all that progress on your WIP is terrific!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd you did a wonderful job!!! :-)
Keep writing!
Elizabeth
Thank you, Elizabeth! I'm so glad you encouraged me to join! Congratulations on finishing well! That's a lot of words.
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So great you were able to get so much done. That's a satisfying feeling. Can't wait to read what you've written.
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Thank you, Sarah!
DeleteYay, congratulations on your Camp NaNo success!! :D That's a wonderful feeling to get so much writing done! :) And I wish I could write everyday, but... I tend to burn out when I do that. :-/ I can make it for NaNos and it's wonderful to have that progress, but I think I'm more of a writing in bursts sort of person. :) Keep on writing! Hope your progress continues well! Blessings! <3
ReplyDeleteThank you, Deborah! As for writing in bursts, as long as the writing gets done. : ) You have so many lovely stories in the works! I hope your progress continues well, too!
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