A Book in a Month
As a panacea to my time management issues and my desire to focus on my writing, I purchased Book in a Month by Victoria Lynn Schmidt. She claims it is a fool-proof system for writing a novel in 30 days.
Yes, this is what I want. To knock out a rough draft in 30 days. This goal I know would be much easier if I wasn’t working full time. However, I am determined to give it a try. I am tired of being the hamster in the wheel — expending energy, but not getting anywhere. I may not progress fast enough for a 30 day book, but I commit to working steadily.
I read the first 50 pages, which covered goals and time management, fighting off your inner critic, and a chapter dedicated to resistance. Geesh. I thought I was unique. Naw, it seems there are a whole lot of us writers out there wallowing in desire, but clueless in getting the work written.
I am encouraged by Schmidt’s analysis of the writer’s plight. She comes with solid credentials. I will keep you posted on my progress. In the meantime, she has a website that might be of interest. I haven’t visited it myself yet, but maybe you would be interested. Schmidt claims it can be a motivator to keep writers focused. Check it out if you have time. www.CharactersJourney.com
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