1. I've edited Chapter One in a YA manuscript to the point that I am pleased. Really pleased. (Yes, I know. Next week I'll think it's major C-RR-A-P. But for today I'm happy.)
2. I've pulled out research books and in a few odd moments have poured through them looking for that one kernel of historical information that will play out in this book.
3. I made a chocolate mousse pie. All right. I can see your look of skepticism, but I believe doing anything creative opens the door to other creativity. It's my Rule of Creativity. Since I'd never made a chocolate mousse pie before, this was an act of creativity.
4. I've written and rewritten Chapter Two. I've got a Rock of Gibraltar sized piece of back-story that needs to be whittled down to an acorn and placed . . . just . . . so.
5. I've pulled out my paint brushes and started on the walls of my house again. (See Rule of Creativity in #3.)
6. I bought/pre-ordered much-anticipated books from Katie McGarry, Bethany Griffin, Sarah Dessen, and Stephanie Perkins. I like to keep up on what's out there, especially with my fav authors. This falls under Knowing Your Market.
7. I cleaned my desk. I don't know how it happens, but my desk often looks like a collection site for bits of paper, envelopes, pens, and loose change. I tend to avoid clutter. So when my desk is at its worst, I don't go near it until it gets cleaned.
8. I went to critique group, and even submitted work. If you have a crit group, you know how helpful it can be to get some fresh eyes on your work early on. (If you don't have a crit group, get one!)
9. Okay, this one may seem like a stretch, but it is part of my writing life. I've spent hours working on my local RWA chapter's website. This is a learning process for me as I know little about programming. So I'm pleased with each bit of progress, and thrilled that I still have some hair!
10. I wrote this blog. (#3. Enough said.)
I hope you have methods of checking your progress toward your writing goals, and that you allow yourself to celebrate even the smallest of steps forward.
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Lisa Tapp
2 comments:
Lists help me stay focused too. Sometimes I just do a short list in my head. Thanks for the tips.
Your writing weeks sound like mine, Lisa! Working at my daughter's school library - yes, it's related to books and writing. Co-editing the newsletter for SCBWI-MI - yes, it's indirectly helping my writing goals. Take care, and good luck with your next list!
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