I've been told every writer hits a hurdle around the second week of NaNoWriMo. Today is Day 7, so right on schedule. I spent the better part of the morning trying to figure out where my novel was going next. I get this with every novel, of course, but NaNo has the unique ability… Continue reading Hurdle #1: Right on Schedule
Tag: productivity
NaNoWriMo Day#1
So day 1 went off without a hitch: 2,014 words despite volunteering in the twins' class all morning and taking my son to the dentist in the afternoon. So I'm thinking I've got this. 🙂 Developed a splitting headache and spent the better part of an hour in the middle of the night taking both… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day#1
What am I doing?
NaNoWriMo National Novel Writing Month. 30 days, 50,000 words of pure output, one novel. For years I've considered the concept, flirted with the idea of actually participating, watched November come and go. This year I've decided to take the plunge. And because I'm a good little instruction follower, I'm telling everyone like the website says… Continue reading What am I doing?
Inspiration Playlist
Music can be a powerful tool to motivate and influence our moods. I use music to give me energy when I need to do housework, to calm me down when I'm agitated, and to focus my mind on God when I'm praising. Here are a few of my go-to classical pieces to jumpstart your… Continue reading Inspiration Playlist
5 cures for common apathy
Apathy. My rainy day companion. Well, if I'm being honest, sometimes my sunny day companion, too. I don't know why I keep letting that guy in. He's such a time-waster. And I never feel good about myself when he's been around. So what do I do? Here's a bit of a brainstorm of ways to… Continue reading 5 cures for common apathy
Erin E. M. Hatton 