Well folks, I'm back after doing my 5th consecutive 3 Day Novel contest and I'm so proud of myself for doing it again this year. I think this year was my biggest challenge yet. I knew what to expect and now that it is over, I'm glad I did so I could prepare in advance. I prepared mentally, emotionally and physically. But I also did great on my research and outline as the contest allowed.
I also reached my biggest challenge as a writer but passed my inner critique with flying colors. When I began I wasn't sure how to do what I wanted to do in the story - but instead of being daunted by the challenge I just stuck in and you know what, I figured it out as I went. I know that may not be helpful if you are looking for clues on how to overcome your writers challenges - other than to just work your way through them.
I love this contest and I love how it teaches you something new every year. Each year I can honestly say that besides the satisfaction of completing I also believe I have learned valuable lessons in writing as I progress.
I'm going to be doing NaNoWriMo in November for the first time and am really excited about it. One of the people that did the 3 Day won NaNoWriMo last year so that was great to see.
I've been taking a really interesting writing course and am looking forward to my next assignment. Its my most challenging yet, but now, I have no doubt I am up for it.
Some fun stuff coming up next week; we've had a custom made office created for us and it is being installed into our home next week. Now I will have my own dedicated place to write. I know I should be able to write anywhere - I do and I can, but having my own space to put my books, my notes and all of my supplies is going to be such a wonderful gift, I can hardly wait.
We ordered some new office chairs with some great support and they arrived yesterday - so really, all I have to do now, is get out of my own way and get writing.
On that note.... *lol*... I'll see you tomorrow.
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