Third Week--Healthy Writing

Let's get going!!!  Okay, I am so motivated today!  I am happy to report in the past three weeks I have lost 5 pounds (approx. 1 1/2 pounds a week which Weight Watchers approves of).  I've gone from my size 14 pants back down to a 12 comfortably--which a month ago I couldn't get the flaps to meet to button).  My goal is back down to 10's at least.  I don't think I was ever an 8--can't remember but I'd be happy at a 10. 

The power walking at 5:45 a.m. is really motivating for me.  It gets my blood pumping!  Now I just need to motivate my writing.  Last week was really difficult for word numbers.  I did work on writing but more of critiquing and revising.  So again, finding the balance on that is difficult.  Plus life got in the way a bit more than I expected.  Hoping this week is a slower pace while getting my daughter ready for her Junior year of high school next week.  (Back on schedule a bit.)

I love hearing from you all so post your comments when you can!

Hugs and best writing!!

Third Week--Healthy Writing

Let's get going!!!  Okay, I am so motivated today!  I am happy to report in the past three weeks I have lost 5 pounds (approx. 1 1/2 pounds a week which Weight Watchers approves of).  I've gone from my size 14 pants back down to a 12 comfortably--which a month ago I couldn't get the flaps to meet to button).  My goal is back down to 10's at least.  I don't think I was ever an 8--can't remember but I'd be happy at a 10. 

The power walking at 5:45 a.m. is really motivating for me.  It gets my blood pumping!  Now I just need to motivate my writing.  Last week was really difficult for word numbers.  I did work on writing but more of critiquing and revising.  So again, finding the balance on that is difficult.  Plus life got in the way a bit more than I expected.  Hoping this week is a slower pace while getting my daughter ready for her Junior year of high school next week.  (Back on schedule a bit.)

I love hearing from you all so post your comments when you can!

Hugs and best writing!!

Second Week of Healthy Writing Begins!

Wow!  So many things in the 'writing fire' that keeping on track this week is going to be a challenge in itself!

Many of my wonderful groups and friends who write are focusing on great endeavors to boost their Work In Progress (WIP).  Everything from 1K1H's, #amwriting on Twitter, and even a Fast Draft challenge is going on!  There is no shortage of ideas for getting the motivation to write.  I also have two critique groups and a chapter meeting this week to keep me even busier with my writing motivation.

Plus I am in the need of revising and resubmitting my story, Wanted: One Ghost for an interested editor in which I am really excited about. 

So, if for some reason I am not blogging my usual posts--please bear with me.  I think this week I will only blog 3 times here on my blog site for Healthy Writing.  Don't let this distract you from your goals and working towards self-motivation. 

Remember to take time to exercise, eat properly and  spend time with loved ones.  (In other words, don't forget about the real world outside of our characters.) :)  And know that I am there with you in spirit, hope and love.

All the best to you!

Second Week of Healthy Writing Begins!

Wow!  So many things in the 'writing fire' that keeping on track this week is going to be a challenge in itself!

Many of my wonderful groups and friends who write are focusing on great endeavors to boost their Work In Progress (WIP).  Everything from 1K1H's, #amwriting on Twitter, and even a Fast Draft challenge is going on!  There is no shortage of ideas for getting the motivation to write.  I also have two critique groups and a chapter meeting this week to keep me even busier with my writing motivation.

Plus I am in the need of revising and resubmitting my story, Wanted: One Ghost for an interested editor in which I am really excited about. 

So, if for some reason I am not blogging my usual posts--please bear with me.  I think this week I will only blog 3 times here on my blog site for Healthy Writing.  Don't let this distract you from your goals and working towards self-motivation. 

Remember to take time to exercise, eat properly and  spend time with loved ones.  (In other words, don't forget about the real world outside of our characters.) :)  And know that I am there with you in spirit, hope and love.

All the best to you!

Day 5 of Healthy Writing--Sorry about Day 4 (Lost it somewhere)

Yeah, yesterday was a wash for me.  My brain fried halfway between trying to figure out revisions and seeing my house suffering from again--too much BICHOK (Butt In Chair, Hands On Keyboard).  I have been getting my morning exercising in but when afternoon rolls around I have been emersed in writing or brain storming.  It was sad when my daughter came down the other night and said, "Hello Mom--good to see you too.  Good night." I looked at the clock to see it was 11:30pm. (and yes, I'd forgotten to eat dinner. Thank God my daughters are self-sufficient!)

On that note, I've had a few of you ask about the weekend and if we are keeping track.  That is totally up to you on an individual level.  Personally I treat my writing as a 5 day a week job--with some weekend activity due to critique meetings, etc. but I try to keep my weekends for strictly for family.  So you should too!  :)

Take care!

Hugs!

Day 5 of Healthy Writing--Sorry about Day 4 (Lost it somewhere)

Yeah, yesterday was a wash for me.  My brain fried halfway between trying to figure out revisions and seeing my house suffering from again--too much BICHOK (Butt In Chair, Hands On Keyboard).  I have been getting my morning exercising in but when afternoon rolls around I have been emersed in writing or brain storming.  It was sad when my daughter came down the other night and said, "Hello Mom--good to see you too.  Good night." I looked at the clock to see it was 11:30pm. (and yes, I'd forgotten to eat dinner. Thank God my daughters are self-sufficient!)

On that note, I've had a few of you ask about the weekend and if we are keeping track.  That is totally up to you on an individual level.  Personally I treat my writing as a 5 day a week job--with some weekend activity due to critique meetings, etc. but I try to keep my weekends for strictly for family.  So you should too!  :)

Take care!

Hugs!

Day Three of "Healthy Writing"--Hey, I'm Still Here!

Arrrrgggghhh!  I'm being attacked by sticky notes!  My desk is littered with vibrant, florescent pink sticky notes and I had to get away this morning before they feasted on my face.  Tried to post while I was sitting at a favorite coffee spot a few blocks away but the wi-fi was giving me issues so sorry for the delay.

Some of you have contacted me with ideas of needing to edit as we write for the 1K1H times.  I understand.  I too am facing a revamp of my goals and editing so if anyone has ideas post your comments here to share.  I was thinking maybe doing pages of edits one of the hours at least but that was just an idea.  Remember, this is your pace--everything I'm doing is just suggestions and ideas.

I will post my brag today--I've lost two pounds since I started my goals/pre-goals last week and have gotten three chapters more (eight in all so far) for my latest book.  For me, that's pretty good.

I'm hearing great things from you all in emails so share what you can (or want) with others here too.  The more the merrier.

As we say in the Navy for a job well done--Bravo Zulu to you all!