It was just over one month ago that I closed my computer and breathed a massive sigh of relief having met my goal of 50,000+ words in 30 days.
I had great intentions towards keeping the momentum going but I honestly needed a break. I had to step back, take a breather, and allow myself to enjoy everything the Christmas season had to offer.
Now, thirty one days later, on the cusp of a brand new year, I am ready to reopen that document and get to work.
Yesterday, I printed it off for the first time and as I stood there, watching page after page spill from the printer, I felt a great rush of excitement wash over me.
I had great intentions towards keeping the momentum going but I honestly needed a break. I had to step back, take a breather, and allow myself to enjoy everything the Christmas season had to offer.
Now, thirty one days later, on the cusp of a brand new year, I am ready to reopen that document and get to work.
Yesterday, I printed it off for the first time and as I stood there, watching page after page spill from the printer, I felt a great rush of excitement wash over me.
I am ready. 2015 is going to be a year of accomplishment!
The story is not quite complete but with dedication and focus I'm hoping to have a real first draft by March - fingers crossed!
But for now it feels great just to have this thick stack of 256 pages before me. It's much different than staring at words on a screen. It's somehow more real - tangible proof of hard work and fresh motivation for strict dedication to the end goal.
Wish me luck!
The story is not quite complete but with dedication and focus I'm hoping to have a real first draft by March - fingers crossed!
But for now it feels great just to have this thick stack of 256 pages before me. It's much different than staring at words on a screen. It's somehow more real - tangible proof of hard work and fresh motivation for strict dedication to the end goal.
Wish me luck!