The secret of becoming a writer is to write, write and keep on writing.
- Ken MacLeod
The challenge - 50,000 words in November
The status - 30,435 words to go
The goal - 175 pages worth of novel
With only 10 days left in the month, it's clear that I better start writing with some serious intensity if I intend to conquer that lofty word count.
Fortunately, a getaway to Newport, Rhode Island this past weekend gave me food for thought and all the historic inspiration I need at the moment, complete with the craziest mansions, the most beautiful harbor views, Wimbedon-quality grass courts, an abundance of museums, great food (no hotel is complete without free continental breakfasts and Belgian waffle makers), cool music, and a scenic town that we're already excited to go back and explore.
Pictures are sure to follow =)
With some imagination and a lot of determination, writing 50,000 words is the easy part. It's the editing where things always get interesting.
Did I mention I have several articles and a research paper to write, too?
Yeah, it's definitely going to be an interesting next few weeks =P
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Thursday, November 8, 2007
if I think it. . .
Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance.
- Bruce Barton
Positive thinking works.
There's no need to buy a book about it or do extensive studying on the subject because it's pretty straightforward - positive thinking leads to positive actions which leads to positive outcomes.
If you see yourself succeeding, you will succeed. If you see yourself fulfilling your dreams, then you will fulfill your dreams.
Now, I know this might sound naive and overly optimistic, but that's okay.
Considering this is my first time at the age of 23, and next year will be my first time trying out the age of 24, and so on, I think I can go ahead and make the assumption that positive thinking really counts for something. I'm only 23 once, and I'll only be 24 once, and so why not keep telling myself that whatever I want to be, I will be?
Positive thinking. Optimism. Dreams.
Sounds good to me.
- Bruce Barton
Positive thinking works.
There's no need to buy a book about it or do extensive studying on the subject because it's pretty straightforward - positive thinking leads to positive actions which leads to positive outcomes.
If you see yourself succeeding, you will succeed. If you see yourself fulfilling your dreams, then you will fulfill your dreams.
Now, I know this might sound naive and overly optimistic, but that's okay.
Considering this is my first time at the age of 23, and next year will be my first time trying out the age of 24, and so on, I think I can go ahead and make the assumption that positive thinking really counts for something. I'm only 23 once, and I'll only be 24 once, and so why not keep telling myself that whatever I want to be, I will be?
Positive thinking. Optimism. Dreams.
Sounds good to me.
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