Comments on: September #WriteMotivation – Week 2 Check-in

By: thebnc

thebnc — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:19:23 +0000

I need a sign: Will do yard work for beer, pizza, and writing critiques.

By: thebnc

thebnc — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:17:54 +0000

It’s also really nice to see a physical marker of how far you’ve come with editing. I can see at a glance that I’m about 1/3 of the way through the book, which is really heartening.

One of the pieces of advice they give you during NaNo is to print out the new stuff you’ve written and add it to a pile near your computer. That way you can see the growing paper stack and know how far you’ve come. I’ve never done that myself, but I can definitely see the appeal. (Also, paper backups. Paper backups are GOOD.)

By: thebnc

thebnc — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:15:27 +0000

Me too. Fall is my favorite season, mostly because Halloween is my favorite holiday and November is NaNo. I’m loving the chance to put on a long-sleeved shirt and jeans again.

By: valerierlawson

valerierlawson — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 16:32:05 +0000

you are rocking the goals, girl! btw, i am loving the change of weather. when we had that one triple digit day i almost cried – no, no no! i can’t do any more! so glad fall is finally here! i’m more productive when it’s rainy.

By: Cheyenne Campbell

Cheyenne Campbell — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:10:21 +0000

Well done in crossing the first one off! As for paper edits, I think the MS I’m revising now (for the last time, please God) is going to get the first complete paper edit I’ve ever done. I don’t like printing on all that paper, but I know I always see new things when it’s tangible. Good luck with the rest of your goals!

By: M. Andrew Patterson (@DyadicEchoes)

M. Andrew Patterson (@DyadicEchoes) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:25:17 +0000

Woot! Way to go, Michelle! This is awesome progress. Btw, you can come clean up my backyard if you want.

P.S. I have the tagged post written, but keep having to reschedule due to other blog posts needing to be put up. I promise soon.