There is something to be said to actually having the time to write. The words haven't flowed this well in a very long time. It might also have a little something to do with the weeks of planning and prep leading up to my eventual unemployment. In any case, I'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, or in this case thesaurus. It feels really good to feel like I'm finally doing what I was put onto this planet to do.
Here is a little something from a chapter I'm currently working on... Enjoy!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Monday, July 1, 2013
NaNo in July Day 1: word count 2,537
Today I officially started on my self proclaimed NaNoWriMo in July project and so far things are going really well. It helps not having to go to work anymore. I was able to get quite a bit of writing done while the boys were still asleep and then I got out to my favorite coffee shop this afternoon and got quite a bit more done.
One of the drawbacks to not working anymore is how isolating it can be just sitting at the computer in my office all day. I've had stories fizzle and die on me due to a lack of contact with the real world. To combat my hermit tendencies I've been making a point to leave the house and go someplace public to write for an hour or two. It seems to help, at the very least it makes for some good people watching when I get stuck.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Taking the plunge
Today I am officially unemployed. A few months ago, I made the decision to quit my job at the school I'd worked at for three years to pursue writing full time.
*eeep!*
I am both exhilarated and terrified at the prospect. I'm excited to finally be able to put 100% of my energy and focus into something I love doing, but at the same time I'm terrified that it will turn out that after all this... I suck as a writer.
It's a ballsy move, one that could be wildly successful but I could just as easily fall flat on my face. However, the most important part of the outcome will be finally knowing that this is my true path in life. That being said, I will have to find some kind of part time job to bring in some money, however I'm giving myself a solid month to jump start my writing goals.
Starting on Monday, I'm beginning what I'm calling NaNoWriMo in July. Spending the next month writing a complete novel from start to finish. An ambitious goal to say the least, but I feel confident and capable of success.
*eeep!*
I am both exhilarated and terrified at the prospect. I'm excited to finally be able to put 100% of my energy and focus into something I love doing, but at the same time I'm terrified that it will turn out that after all this... I suck as a writer.
It's a ballsy move, one that could be wildly successful but I could just as easily fall flat on my face. However, the most important part of the outcome will be finally knowing that this is my true path in life. That being said, I will have to find some kind of part time job to bring in some money, however I'm giving myself a solid month to jump start my writing goals.
Starting on Monday, I'm beginning what I'm calling NaNoWriMo in July. Spending the next month writing a complete novel from start to finish. An ambitious goal to say the least, but I feel confident and capable of success.
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