At sixes and sevens

Made myself smile with that post heading. Haven't heard that saying in years.

I haven't been writing very much. Haven't had any paid work for about a month. I have lost my organisation and application. You know - if you want something done, ask a busy person. Haven't been a busy person.

I did manage about a page today, in writing an application for an online magazine. I've also updated my blogs. It feels good to be back to it. I've promised myself to get organised this week. We'll see.

A lull... then new challenges

So, while it was a good idea at the time, it's taken me two weeks to catch up with life after 50k in 30 days. So, what next?

Our group has established a 'page a day' challenge to keep us ticking over - this to be ongoing.

RWA is to run a BIAW commencing 28 July - should be ready for another intense 'go' by then.

The 50K group is proposing a year long challenge. Bit of a scary prospect, but the idea is to draft, edit and submit a manuscript in that time. We'll kick of with NaNoWriMo in November. So, September/October is for planning/plotting. This will be a real challenge. Can't wait!

Still here

Well, I survived June and stayed with the challenge right through. Managed another 750 words, handwritten in pencil while travelling. So, while not 50k, June 2008 saw me write more in one month than I ever have done. So I am well pleased.

From this challenge I learned that I can just sit down at will and write for concentrated periods of time. More, I can put the internal editor into pause mode while I do it. I won't say I'm satisfied with what I've written in June - but I've written it. I've also learned how fab it is to have a supportive group of friends behind you and around you and holding you up. I predict great things for this group.

DH was on annual leave last week - when we came home there was always something to do (NOW being the male time frame for everything - except for stuff HE needs to do which is 'at some stage' - LOL) and the weekend was a crazy social whirl.

My new goal - write for three periods of 30 minutes every day. That should see me write 500-750 words a day most days. Here goes.

50k day 29

So, the penultimate day. Had a reasonably productive day - more done today than in the last four. Still far from my target. I have one more day - although will be travelling some of it.

Will add any further words when I get back, but the counter shows the current state of the nation. The most I have ever written in one month. I'm happy.

50k day 28

Well that didn't quite work. The trouble with a favourite coffee shop is the distinct possibility of running into someone you know.

Not much to report - an additional 1400ish words is all, taking me to 14,325. Would love to make 20,000 so am going for a big rush at it tomorrow while DH stands in the cold watching cars go round and round and waving flags at them.

Tomorrow might be my June 30 as we are going away on Monday. I hope to add a few more words Monday - especially if I don't make the 20k tomorrow. Whatever I do, it'll be a whole lot more than I've ever done in one month before.

Thanks my fellow challengers - you're all stars.

50k day 27

Just popping in to give myself a kick in the rear.

Have only written a few minutes here and there these last few days. Am prepared to be surprised by the word count - either way.

Off to the gym, errands, shopping for going away for a few days and more. Will take the notebook and pop into my favourite writing coffee shop for a while. Word count update later today.

Sunday DH motor racing all day - me, WRITING!!!!

50k days 22-24

Oh, very slow patch. Life keeps getting in the way. Having one of those times where everything conspires to fill your days all at the same time. Sigh... have written maybe 800 words in three days. Should get a couple of things out of the way today then head down for a dash to the finish, with very little hope of 50k.