Wow. I've Got Issues (News at 11)

[mrlich]

So I'm doing Nano this year.

Some of you already know that, but what you may not know is that I'm really not sure if I'll make it.

'Ohhhh' you say. 'Big shock' you say. "That's kinda the point MrLich - a lot of people won't make it."

Yeah, yeah, I know. The thing is, I sooo should make it. I know without a doubt that I have enough in the creativity department. I've already proven to myself that I can pump out 1667 words in a night* fairly easily**.

So what's the problem? Same thing as when I draw. The instant I make it mandatory - whether because it's a paying gig or because I've set some sort of deadline for myself, my willpower to complete the task at hand goes straight to shit.

As an example? I haven't started tonight's writing and here I am procrastinating - and I'm a little behind for yesterday's work!

In related news, I have an all new respect for ms_violet 's 30 minutes of timed writing exercises.

Time to get started.

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*That's the number of words (roughly) that you need to write per day to make the 50,000 word finish line in one month's time.
**Yes, that's relatively speaking - I'm no pro.

Comments

[caudelac.livejournal.com]

I'll tell you a secret-- I'm participating too. I haven't told anyone but the Other, because... well, I don't want to push it. I have the same problem, you see.

*solidarity!*

[mrlich.livejournal.com]

I would say that I'm glad to hear it, but well... I'm not. I do know that from what little of your work I've read, you write wonderfully, and I hope you'll lean on me if I can help.

It is nice to know that I'm not the only one though. ;)