There is this strange notion that writers write all the time. That they spend their lives in dark little rooms hovering over a key board. I can't speak for all authors, but that ain't me. Most of my writing happens when I'm out during the day, working, running errands, having fun. For me the best thoughts come when I'm not looking for them, and thankfully technology has made it so easy to commit them to memory on the fly: a text message to my self, a voice note, a memo pad note.
I find it amusing that so many writers use this progress calendar thing. Goal=80K words. Progress to date 20%... it would drive me crazy just like my good read reading challenging calculator that always says I'm behind makes me slightly irritated.
I sit down to write when I feel like writing. I write for as long as it feels good. I accept the thoughts that come randomly. And I never beat myself up for writing only 100 words in a day or not writing at all. It should be, first and foremost, fun. Let yourself keep it that way.
I find it amusing that so many writers use this progress calendar thing. Goal=80K words. Progress to date 20%... it would drive me crazy just like my good read reading challenging calculator that always says I'm behind makes me slightly irritated.
I sit down to write when I feel like writing. I write for as long as it feels good. I accept the thoughts that come randomly. And I never beat myself up for writing only 100 words in a day or not writing at all. It should be, first and foremost, fun. Let yourself keep it that way.
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