2/6/12 – Today I mailed a thank you card to Portland, Oregon to a fellow challenge participant. And I received my first piece of mail! An Ohio post card from a California participant in the challenge. 2/7/12 – Today I mailed a note card to a former neighbor. She moved out of town to be… Continue reading A Month of Letters Challenge Update #2
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A Month of Letters Challenge Update #1
1/31/2012 – I printed off the Challenge Calendar to plan the recipients of my letters. And I printed off the participant stamp page so I could include the challenge stamp with the letters. My stationary is kept in two places. I took inventory and realized I have hardly any! I have less than a dozen note cards.… Continue reading A Month of Letters Challenge Update #1
A Month of Letters Challenge
I don’t know about you, but I love to send and receive letters. During middle school I had pen pals in Turkey, Germany and Japan. Whenever I would visit my grandmother in Nevada, I wrote my best friend every other day. I’ve gotten out of the letter writing habit. I don’t even really send emails.… Continue reading A Month of Letters Challenge
ROW80 Round 3 Final Check-in
My revised goal for Round 3 of A Round of Words in 80 Days was to write another 5,000 words on my unfinished fantasy manuscript. Here is how I did: Goal: 5,000 Words Words Written: 5027 Progress: Made it! I was behind until this week when I kicked it into gear. Are you going to join me for… Continue reading ROW80 Round 3 Final Check-in
ROW80 Sunday Check-in for 9/18/11
Before I get to the goals I wanted to talk about procrastination. I’m really into the habit of not writing more than writing. The other week I put some thought into my procrastination habit. Depending on the circumstances, I’m a rebellious or perfectionist procrastinator. It wasn’t until recently I picked up on my rebelliousness. For… Continue reading ROW80 Sunday Check-in for 9/18/11
ROW80 Midweek Check-in for 9/14/11
In case you didn’t know, it’s Book Blogger Appreciation Week. Get to know some book bloggers or put in your name for a giveaway prize. Either way, stop by and spread some comment love. It’s 9:30pm on Tuesday and I haven’t written anything yet today. So I’ll give you my ROW80 update and then get… Continue reading ROW80 Midweek Check-in for 9/14/11
ROW80 Sunday Check-in – September 11th
Happy Sunday! My goal for Round 3 of A Round of Words in 80 Days is to write another 10,000 words on my unfinished fantasy manuscript. That averaged to 125 words a day and now I have to write about 650 a day in order to make my goal. There are 11 days left in… Continue reading ROW80 Sunday Check-in – September 11th
ROW Sunday Check-in 8/28/11
Happy Sunday My goal for Round 3 of A Round of Words in 80 Days is to write another 10,000 words on my unfinished fantasy manuscript. That averaged to 125 words a day and now I have to write more since I’m behind. No new words this week. Goal: 10,000 Words Words Written: 2039 Progress:… Continue reading ROW Sunday Check-in 8/28/11
ROW Midweek Check-in 8/24/11
Happy Thursday! I didn’t get my check-in ready in time to post it yesterday though there isn’t really anything new to report. My goal for Round 3 of A Round of Words in 80 Days is to write another 10,000 words on my unfinished fantasy manuscript. That averaged to 125 words a day and now… Continue reading ROW Midweek Check-in 8/24/11
ROW80 Sunday Check-in for 8/21/11
Happy Sunday! My goal for Round 3 of A Round of Words in 80 Days is to write another 10,000 words on my unfinished fantasy manuscript. That averaged to 125 words a day and now I have to write more since I’m behind. I had a big jump in words this week. Goal: 10,000 Words… Continue reading ROW80 Sunday Check-in for 8/21/11