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

[lafemmekatia.livejournal.com]

Don't feel bad. At least you are doing it. I wanted to do it but I panicked at the prospect of writing 50,000 words in thirty days. I, who loves to talk, don't know what I will say for 50,000 words. I was going to go for the easiest thing and write my autobiography. I am intimidated by the thought that that would be too boring! All of a sudden I am feeling that I should write a story with a PLOT! I actually got as far as signing up, but now I'm stuck. Apparently I was never meant to be a writer. <>