Made it: 200 daily writing blog posts. If we assume an average of 300 words per post, that's 60,000 words. I have, essentially, written a book about Writing. 200 was also the goal I had in my head when I challenged myself to do this, and a fine challenge it was.
I've gone from being a man who had no idea how to make a living as a writer to somebody who has both a Six Month and a Five Year Plan.
I'm a Writer.
I am at the point where I no longer need to force myself to brainstorm about Writing every day, even though I could, because doing so would be actively distracting from the professional writing schedule I intend to keep. Moving forward, I'll update every Friday. Same time, same topics, but in article form. There might be some random posts sprinkled throughout the week for special announcements.
I've gone from being a man who had no idea how to make a living as a writer to somebody who has both a Six Month and a Five Year Plan.
I'm a Writer.
I am at the point where I no longer need to force myself to brainstorm about Writing every day, even though I could, because doing so would be actively distracting from the professional writing schedule I intend to keep. Moving forward, I'll update every Friday. Same time, same topics, but in article form. There might be some random posts sprinkled throughout the week for special announcements.
First 200 Days Lessons:
Writing is a REAL JOB. Writing is a Small Business.
Say "Writing Is My Only Hobby" but Try New Things
Turn Off The Internet & Don't Watch TV.
Have a Supportive Girlfriend. Get Some Friends.
Exercise and Eat Right.
Write Fast or Find Out Why You Aren't.
Don't Self-Censor. Don't Edit. Write The Next Thing Better.
Be Patient, but Take Risks.
Don't Panic.
Have Fun!
Also, listen to this well-timed Writing Excuses episode:
The Author's Responsibility To The Reader with Kevin J. Anderson.
Because it wouldn't be a proper send-off without me advancing a zany scheme, I am looking into starting a multi-author blog called "Heroes Have No Homes". If anybody is interested, shoot me a line. I'd start when we assembled at least five Creatives: writers, artists, musicians, cartoonists et al. Nothing fancy, just a Hub, and we'd see what develops from there.
See you on Friday!
See you on Friday!
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First Post - August 7, 2010
First Post - August 7, 2010
writing and Writing
Who Am I?
Life Experience
Batshit Insane Dreams
Christmas Eve 2010
With What Shall We Cover The Floor
Top 2 Business Posts
Spell-check and Submit It
A Grand Experiment
Top 2 Mindset Posts
You Don't Know My Name
Unleash Your Creati-Babble
Great (But Disturbing In Retrospect) Posts
Ethical Bullshit
Greasy Spoon Night Shift Waiter
Most Off-Topic Post
Lazy Writer Cooks: Boiled Chicken
Positions Quickly Abandoned
The Artless Dodger
Strong Drink Is a Mocker
Only Useful Post?
Cover Art
by David Barron
*200
Who Am I?
Life Experience
Batshit Insane Dreams
Christmas Eve 2010
With What Shall We Cover The Floor
Top 2 Business Posts
Spell-check and Submit It
A Grand Experiment
Top 2 Mindset Posts
You Don't Know My Name
Unleash Your Creati-Babble
Great (But Disturbing In Retrospect) Posts
Ethical Bullshit
Greasy Spoon Night Shift Waiter
Most Off-Topic Post
Lazy Writer Cooks: Boiled Chicken
Positions Quickly Abandoned
The Artless Dodger
Strong Drink Is a Mocker
Only Useful Post?
Cover Art
by David Barron
