I don’t do well with deadlines, at least on the writing front. I’ve tried making a blogging schedule and the 300 words a day just doesn’t ever happen. When I get home, I turn on the computer, check the email, then Facebook and Twitter, and then back to Facebook. At night comes the blogging.
I work all day. Maybe there is a day or two of vacation or holiday time, but most of the time I keep a real day job. Don’t get me wrong, I do love writing, but in my own way and at my own time.
Four weeks have passed and I don’t think I’ve made one ROW80 Check-in. I have been working on the work in progress every so often, even the extra other two works in progress.
Two weeks ago, I finally broke down and bought my Kindle copy of The Game of Thrones – the first book in the series – A Song of Fire and Ice. I love this book and George Martin’s writing style. I just can’t stop raving about the book. I only hope to learn from him and create characters in the manner that he did for this book.
I have seen the first season of the series, that’s as far as I got when we borrowed the DVD set from a friend. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
ROW80 Check-In: I have written some, maybe 300 words here and there. February is coming, I do have ideas spinning around in my head that are almost ready to hit the paper.
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Linda Nelson 
It’s never too late to get writing again. The last weeks don’t even matter now, all that matters is what is ahead 🙂 don’t give up okay?
I found a cool extension on chrome to help me take some time to write. You can have fun for ten minutes then you have to get back to work. I get distracted very easily. It’s called StayFocusd.
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Who doesn’t love a good read? I did jump over to my local library’s digital collection and put a hold on GAME OF THRONES. Thank you for the reference. Reading on the Kindle is so much easier than trying to read that little print. 🙂 I’m with Rose Red in saying maybe try some timed writings “between” your other commitments. Have you used a journal? 750words.com? brainstorming? lists? Writing a letter to yourself from your favorite character? How about writing poetry (that short-cut to our deepest writing self)? Wishing you well in the coming week.
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I checked out 750words.com. I might give it a try. A blogging poetry course is going to be starting on WordPress soon. I’ll be giving that a shot too. Even though my writing has slowed, I’m not too concerned. The Game of Thrones is helping me gather lots of ideas without actually borrowing anything from his story. I guess this is why Steven King says we writers should read a minimum of 3 hours a day to keep the writing well filled.
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Sometimes it’s just about finding what works best for you. It’s a WIP, life is a WIP and you can edit and make improvements.
Hope your week is a good one! 🙂
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The way you said “February is coming” in your ROW80 check-in sounded very Game of Thrones-y. “Winter is coming!!”
Time spent reading is never wasted, and GRRM is great for studying handling different points of view (apart from the totally awesome story, of course!).
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I love how he deals with all the different POVs. Favorite character – Tyrion Lannister. He’s funny, quirky, and a big mouth. Who can’t love a big mouth? Especially when it’s what always gets them in trouble.
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