Since I've decided I'm actually going to put a little more effort into finishing my novel, I've decided to use the tried and true method of NaNoWriMo.
The method is simple: write 1666 words per day for the month of April. Since I'm not setting up my deadline for anything more than that, I thought I would also use "Write or Die" as a handy motivator. Beyond those two things, I haven't really thought any further.
So, why do the "November" writing in April? Well, I didn't really get to participate last year. My dad passed away and I was having enough difficulty just getting to school and work. Another reason to do it this month? Well, yesterday was my birthday. I turned 38 (go me!) and I just realized that I would like to finish this book by the time I'm 40.
Other than realizing that I want to have this book finished (and possibly published), I also realized that I really don't want to teach. It's not that I don't like kids because I do, up to a point. Anyway, beyond that point is my bookstore. Yes, my bookstore. The one I've been dreaming about for years but have no real idea why I would ever want one in the "digital" economy. I don't really know but I guess owning a bookstore is possibly the same as my writing dream. It's the "dammit-I'm-doing-it-anyway" idea. Yeah, that sounds good.
Well, if I'm supposed to churn out 1600+ words today I need to get started. I have a test on Monday to study for as well as some errands to run and I want to be free and clear for my writing time.
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