I know what you’re thinking.
Is that actually Linda? Like, writing a real post? On her blog?
And the answer is yes. ‘Tis me. The great and powerful LindOz.
Who we all know was never great nor powerful at all.
Ah, I’ve missed stream of consciousness writing. Can’t delete it now. It’s the rule.
So I’m resolving to do my best to participate in JusJoJan every day. My posts might all be stream of consciousness, for the simple reason that it means I don’t have to plan what I’m going to write.
Because planning what I’m going to write makes my brain ache these days. Since November 1st, I’ve written more than 90K words, and I don’t plan to slow down much.
Aside from my resolve to post this month, my resolve for the year is to publish at least three books, plus a weekly serial I’m writing under a secret pen name. 5K words on each of 52 weeks. I’ve written almost half of it, but I plan to write at least three quarters of it before I start publishing.
Is all this an actual resolution? Like, a new year’s resolution?
I suppose by definition it is.
But I’m almost superstitious about those. I don’t think I’ve ever actually followed through with one.
So let’s not call it that.
M’kay?
M’kay.
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January 6, 2022 at 2:43 pm
Whether you write every day OR publish specific word count everyday, has, to my mind? LONG been the same thing – When I don’t ‘publish’ here, there, yonder on me own fronts? All I have to do is look at my time stats, for my clients – then? “Ta-DA!” I published (X billion words, as a ghost writer on websites, this past year, thus? Hell Yeah I WROTE! I just don’t have a published book of me own, yet – – – LOL) But, then, that’s just me – I put into my own perspective on why I go MIA from here – I didn’t even include my little rants/pithy posts in social media land when I get tired and think, ‘well, i can at least connect/catch up over here – I don’t have a creative muse bone left in me for today….but I can read…” LOL – i read, then I write – none of it worth publishing – even if it’s actually published forever, in cyberland – – – LOL
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January 7, 2022 at 7:44 am
I used to be that way, but I’ve found through experience that for me, if I don’t set specific goals and write them down so I can check to make sure I haven’t missed anything, I spend the entire day procrastinating. Too many things to keep track of in my head these days!
We do whatever works for us, right? 🙂 ❤
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January 7, 2022 at 9:18 am
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January 7, 2022 at 12:25 pm
If we are only allowed to pass on once our ‘to do list’ is done for day? I have, effectively, achieved immortality! 😀 That, right there, is an example of my ‘write a fictional story at least one person (um…me) can latch onto and believe in – – LOL
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January 7, 2022 at 12:42 pm
It’s a great one! 😀 ❤
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January 7, 2022 at 1:17 pm
I like it and use it – useful story – until the story line needs changing – my entire life is a work of fiction – to my perspective – – LOL
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January 2, 2022 at 11:53 am
I stream of consciousness practically everything….if I didn’t I’d never blog …..💜💜💜
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January 2, 2022 at 11:58 am
It’s a great way to write. ❤
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January 2, 2022 at 2:29 pm
It’s the only way for me 💜
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January 2, 2022 at 8:33 am
What a special treat to see you on your own prompt. I hope all your publishing goals are exceeded this year.
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January 2, 2022 at 10:06 am
Thanks so much! ❤
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January 2, 2022 at 8:29 am
That is a ton of writing! Since I’m still settling into my new apt I haven’t done much for a week and no internet to send it.
Sent from my iPhone
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January 2, 2022 at 10:06 am
I hope you’re settled in soon, my dear! 🙂
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January 2, 2022 at 11:57 am
Coming along 😉
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January 2, 2022 at 7:46 am
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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January 2, 2022 at 4:41 am
You got this, Linda!
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January 2, 2022 at 10:07 am
Thanks, Ritu! 😀
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January 1, 2022 at 10:17 pm
It’s good to see you participating in your own prompts.
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January 1, 2022 at 10:30 pm
Haha! Right? Thanks, Sadje! 😀
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