Writing stuff for the New Year

[ratherastory]

So I signed up for getyourwordsout and pledged myself for 350k words next year. It looks really intimidating at first, but then I went back and did a quick (or, really, not-so-quick) count of all my words last year, and, yeah, I can do it.

2010 published wordcount was ~450k

2010 total wordcount was ~505k.


So I can definitely make 350k next year. In fact, I am going to give myself a secondary goal of doubling my total wordcount between January 1st and December 31st 2011.

Yes, that's one million words, or an average of 2,740 words a day. I'm a little freaked out, but it's an exciting prospect, so. :)

I have plenty of other goals and projects for the New Year, but I figured I'd record the writing goal here, since this is where I do 99% of my writing these days.

Comments

[klutzy-girl.livejournal.com]

Good luck!

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[lobrien0914.livejournal.com]

How do you find the time and how do you deal with the writer's block? You're a writing machine!

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Writer's block hasn't really been an issue much of late. Some days I don't have the energy to write, but I have plenty of ideas, and when I'm really stuck I just chat with pkwench and she sets me straight.

Also, after watching the video I talked about in this post, I have come to view writer's block with more equanimity. I figure that by sitting in my chair and typing away, I am fulfilling my end of the writing bargain. I will not create brilliance every time, but as long as I'm writing, that's half the battle. :)

As for time? Well, I write fast(ish) for one, and I have a wacky work schedule and erratic sleep patterns. It's not too hard to find several hours a week in which to write.

[primrose-1.livejournal.com]

You go, girl!!

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

I plan to! :)

[dante-s-hell.livejournal.com]

I love that comm! 350K sounds like a lot, but you write so much and so well that I know you won't have any trouble meeting your quota.

We'll be rooting for you!

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[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Well, if I write as much as I did this year, I shouldn't have any trouble at all. :)

Thanks for the good thoughts!

[harrigan.livejournal.com]

I ♥ it when we get to benefit from other people's resolutions! You go, girl!

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

*g*

I figured people wouldn't be too displeased about that. ;)

[peppervl.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. I kinda want to do that.

*ponders*

Also, where is the missing 55,000 words? Hmmm?

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Go sign up! It's easy. :)

The 55,000 words are early drafts of things that never got published because they weren't working, for the most part.

[peppervl.livejournal.com]

I know it's easy. It's the checking in part that worries me. I mean, I know I can write 350,000 words next year, I'm right on course with you for my total for this year, I just worry that I won't check in.

Gah.

And ah. Yes. I have about 36,000 words that were pulled out of drafts because they weren't working. I know the feeling well.

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

You can just sign up for the LJ notifications when they post a check-in every month. :)

[roque-clasique.livejournal.com]

More power to you! Hope you're feeling better and that you have good holidays.

[ratherastory.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

I am feeling better, and as a result I am back at work all through Christmas. *blows into noisemaker*