Hello, writers.
I’m Liz, a journalist in suspended animation thanks to a crummy chronic illness. Without the daily terror of a newspaper deadline, I think about writing all the time and do none of it. I’m finally feeling physically well enough to be able to try to get back to a bit of writing (at least during that hour or two on most days when my drugs are all doing their job), but how to replace that marvelously organizing deadline? I’m hoping this blog will give me a little structure and get me going.
I’ve started a kids’ book, and that’s what I’m going to work on first. Because my illness limits how long I can type/sit up/think, I’m going to start with a pretty modest goal: 250 words, three times a week.
Here I go.
Liz
Hey Liz,
good luck. I am also at home although under different circumstances. I think about writing all the time but also don’t get much done. I hope you are able to reach your goal. It’s so easy to get distracted without pressure, especially when other complications like yours are thrown in.
This week has been much better for me though because I think I’m reporting back.
Journalism to kid’s book is a change of pace! Good luck with it. Goals and deadlines (and bribes for meeting them) really helped me with NaNoWriMo.
Keep us posted on how the goal-meeting goes! I’m talking myself into doing my words right NOW, so I’m getting inspiration from you…..