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

[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.