Looking for a pick-me-up for your writing this month? Come join me in a March-a-thon—but first, how I did last month.
February accountability
I was really hoping to finish this first draft in February, but (sigh) it didn’t happen. But I’ve been keeping careful track of what I did do:
- Critiques for my CPs
- Blog posts (yay!)
- Newsletter
- Travel for my cousin’s wedding and spend time with my visiting grandparents
- First read through on the novella I finished last month
- And, yes, I did write!
So, in the interest of accountability, how much, exactly, did I write in February? 31,275 words: not too shabby!
Saturday night, I made out a list of all that I need to get done in March, and the deadlines for each task. Then I did the math to figure out how much I need to write or revise or whatever to get it done on time. Woot!
But once again, I’m facing a lot of work. Luckily, I’ve got just the thing to push me onward . . .
March-a-thon!
For the second year in a row, I’m running a March-a-thon! It’s primarily for Authors Incognito, an online writers’ support group where I’m serving as Education Director. We’re setting lofty goals for March and encouraging others with pep talks and other fun events.
What does this mean for you? I’d love for you to join me in the “public” side of the March-a-thon. Come share your goals for March!
Here are mine:
- Project A: incorporate feedback and take this to finished product
- Project B: finish first draft (~28,000 more words)
- Project C (novella): get ready to send to critique partners
- Project D: blog posts!
- Read my library books before they’re due!
Did I mention we’ve got more family stuff this month, so I’m looking to finish this all by the 23rd?
I’m crazy.
You can come be crazy with me! We’ll have regular check-ins here each week and I’ll keep you posted about public sprints on Twitter. Come join in!
How did you do last month? What are your goals for March? Ready for a March-a-thon? Come share!
