A Good Day to Write

Today was a good day to write. However, before I had to go to work, my husband and I had important business to take care of. I must admit that if I cannot do anything else, I sure can procrastinate!

Procrastination is the writer's worst enemy, next to that chatterbox called the "inner critic." You know, that voice in your head that constantly berates everything you write. It seems like you can never get anything right. Of course, this results in writer's block and an ever-growing pile of crumpled papers. Why? Because of all the constant rewriting of your piece!

To break the hold that procrastination has over me, I think I will start by setting up a specific time to write. The tricky part is actually sticking to it! Another thing that should help me is to designate a writing spot. I could go there at the specific time and write, write, write.

I look forward to having a regular writing routine. If I do not come up with one, how am I ever going to write those books I want to write?

Until next time...

Happy Writing!

Falling off the Writing Wagon

It has been a while since my last post. For some reason, I fell off the writing wagon again. Maybe it is because the last three years have been rough. Unfortunately, I lost my passion and drive to write. Of course, I am sure that there are others who have suffered the same plight as myself.

Since it is March and spring is just around the corner, what better time than now, to pick up where I left off? Just to make it a bit easier to come up with a writing schedule, I think I will look around for a blog challenge. I cannot go wrong with that, right?

I have plenty of books with writing prompts, so I have no excuse for being out of ideas. I just have to work on breaking the procrastination streak.

I can do this!

Weekly Update

I have had quite the busy week. I have been working on completing prerequisites needed to be done before my semester at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division begins. This has been a long week, especially having to watch loads of tutorials on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Talk about something putting someone to sleep quicker than a sleeping pill!

I am working on a schedule to catch up on my NaNo writing. I still am stuck at 3,426 words. I feel bummed out and like a failure. I have been focused on everything but my writing. I have eleven days to go before this year's NaNoWriMo ends. I look forward on writing more in my novel. I will have to keep myself from beating myself up for not reaching, or exceeding, my expectations.

I look forward to my time at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division.

I look forward to writing regularly as well.

Until next time...

Happy Writing!  

A New Week

As the middle of November approaches, I am still behind on my NaNo writing. Since I am off today, I do not care if I have to hogtie myself to the chair, I AM going to write. I do not know how far I will get but at least I am writing.

At this very moment, I am going to be upfront with you. I have been doing my best to avoid writing in contractions in the blog. Supposedly, it is taboo to write that way. However, it does not sound as natural if I constantly avoid them. The consistency may waiver here and there in the way I sound. Here's the thing, I want to write as if I am talking to you, instead of coming off as a stiff cardboard box.

I would like your opinion on that topic. Would you prefer for me to speak where it sounds natural or stiffly? I am asking out of curiosity. Comment on this post and let me know what you think. I appreciate any and all feedback from my readers.

I will cut this blog post short. I have been studying for the past twelve hours and I am tired.

Until next time...

Happy Writing!

Catching up on my blogging

Hello my beloved readers. How have you been since you last visited me and my blog? I hope all are doing well.

I have not written here for about four days. I have a good explanation. I promise.

For the past few days, I have been focusing on getting Orientation modules and aptitude tests done before November 19, 2012. This is when my class starts at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division. I will be working on an Associate's of Science in Photography degree.

My NaNo writing has come to a temporary halt. I have a lot of catching up to do on it. I have plenty of time though.

I will keep blogging regularly. If I miss a few days, please forgive me. My education is important to me.

Until next time...

Happy Writing!

A thank-you to all my blog readers.

Hello everyone. I just wanted to take this time to thank you - my readers. I enjoy seeing how many visits I get. Thank you for reading my blog and for your "behind the scenes" support.

However, I notice that My Writing Life is being read, but there are no comments on the entries. Don't be shy! You are most welcome to comment on any of my posts. You can tell me you hate or love the entry, respond by telling me your writing hopes and dreams, or just to say hello. 

I chose to make this blog as a way to let others join me on my writing journey. I know that a writer's life is lonely and it can be downright stressful at times. It's part of the writer's path. There are those of us who want to write but don't think they can. Some just wish they had a companion on their journey. This can be for support, to re-light the flame that made the desire to write so strong, and other things of that nature.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Until next time...

Happy Writing!

Day 5 of the NaNo Challenge and STILL Behind

Okay. I am really beating myself up over here. We are five days into this year's NaNo challenge and I have three days of writing to make up. I feel like a failure.

There are many excuses I could use to explain this away, but, I will not. I will just admit the truth. I worked all weekend and Sunday (yesterday) was the worst! We were super busy, customers were just extra rude, and the environment was just plain out chaotic. I was so tired and achy that I did not even really stay on the internet long. SHOCKER. 

Honestly, I feel burned out. It is not because of the NaNo per se. Mainly it is because I am pushing myself too hard. I keep reminding myself I have to hit 1,700 words a day or that I am 3,400+ words behind, and things of that nature. The belief in me seems almost non-existent, but I am still trudging along. Even though I have reached a measly 3,426 words, that is still a lot in my book. It does not help that my depression is kicking in.

If not for others who believed in me, I would have quit by now. 

Until next time...

Happy Writing!