This year, I have set the bar much lower, but I'm making more progress and am happier with the progress that I'm making. This week I wrote five days out of seven and the two days that I didn't write were because I was out of the house all day. I met my new daily minimum easily and on four of those five days doubled or tripled my minimum word count.
The part of my plan I did the worst on was prep. I was aiming for 4-7 hours of prep a week or about 1 hour a day. I managed to work on prep three days, but didn't manage an hour on any of them. I'm not sure if this is poor time management on my part or just a busy week. But I'm going to spend another few weeks with these goals while I figure out the best way to manage my time. Hopefully, I won't have to revise them in February.
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I remember feeling that way about word count but I've learned that's just not how *I* write. Consistency is better than 2k and burning yourself out. Glad to hear that you've eased back and it's working for you. Time management is tricky. Just keep trying. Good luck :)
ReplyDeleteI love having smaller daily goals, your right, it takes the pressure off. It sounds like you had a good week. Wishing you the best for the upcoming one.
ReplyDeleteThat certainly sounds far more sensible - to be a writer you have to write. There is no max or minimum as long as you write and produce something.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your goals xx
4-7 hours is a lot of planning! Are you writing something based on fact?
ReplyDeleteBetter happy than burned out for sure. I think we have all had times when we pressed too far. I always give any new goal three weeks before hunting for an adjustment. The first week is generally working out the bugs, the second is building the habit and the third is when I really start to see how the long range of it will go. Stick with it, I'll bet this week goes better as long as you stay encouraged.
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic week :)
Woo hoo - I think by taking some of the pressure off you freed up some of your creativity :) Way to go! Continued success for your week! I'll be sure to stop by on Sunday!
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Keep up all the hard work! I think you are doing amazing!
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