September 22, 2010

We’ve talked about the Seven Essential Habits of a Working Writer for the last seven days. So…

The Big Question

How do we actually put these habits into motion? How do we make them a part of our daily writing lives? 

I’m going to pass along Angela Booth‘s 100-Day Challenge that a writing friend sent me. 

The challenge actually started yesterday, but you can still sign up for it until Saturday, the 25th. It’s a way to set your writing goals, work at them in very small chunks (like our “Grab 15″ habit), and accomplish some important writing goals between now and January 1, 2011.

Why Wait for the New Year?

Let’s hit the new year already running, with our seven daily writing habits well in hand. If we do the 100-Day Challenge, we’ll also start the new year with some goals achieved, which is a real boost to a writer’s self-esteem.

Who else will join me on this 100-Day Challenge?

15 Comments »

1. 

   Done!

   Comment by Yvette — September 22, 2010 @ 8:56 am

2. 

   I’m in.

   Comment by Sue Ann Connaughton — September 22, 2010 @ 10:04 am

3. 

   Good for you, Yvette and Sue Ann! I’m working on a list of 100 short writing tasks I can do and check off daily during this 100 day challenge. Glad you’re joining me!

   Comment by Kristi Holl — September 22, 2010 @ 10:24 am

4. 

   Very interesting idea, Kristi! Thanks for sharing. I’ll have to go take a look at what it entails.

   Karin Larson
   http://www.karin-larson.blogspot.com

   Comment by Karin Larson — September 22, 2010 @ 1:12 pm

5. 

   Fall is always a productive time for me and I loved these last few writing tips and I’m going to finish my revisions come what may … (first half by Thanksgiving? definintely by Christmas).

   Thank YOU for all the great book recs.

   Comment by Vijaya — September 22, 2010 @ 1:24 pm

6. 

   I will join you! I have to work on numbers 4 and 6 the most. Plus, Nanowrimo is coming, and it’s a great time to build up good writing habits. : )

   Comment by Beth Mac — September 22, 2010 @ 1:32 pm

7. 

   I’m doing this. Thanks for all your helpful posts Kristi.

   Comment by Meline Scheidel — September 22, 2010 @ 4:33 pm

8. 

   Signed up & ready to go.

   Comment by Ally — September 22, 2010 @ 6:23 pm

9. 

   I just signed up to take on this challenge. Never done this kind of thing before, but it sounds like it definitely will benefit me.

   Comment by Trudy — September 22, 2010 @ 6:42 pm

10. 

    I just signed up. Sounds like a good way to build up these habits!

    Comment by Julie Hedlund — September 22, 2010 @ 7:39 pm

11. 

    I’m so glad so many of you are joining me! I am working on a list of 100 short (20-30 minute project “slices”) I want to do during the challenge–one slice at a time. I Skyped with a writing friend today about it, and we’re checking in daily during the challenge to hold each other accountable. If you have a writing friend that will join you on the challenge, I encourage you to find a “challenge buddy.” Accountability is really helpful. I can use all the pushing and nudging I can get!

    Comment by Kristi Holl — September 22, 2010 @ 7:50 pm

12. 

    I signed up last night. The challenge will help me write daily, which has been a struggle for me. Kristi, thanks for your posts. Look forward to reading them each week.

    Comment by Beth — September 23, 2010 @ 8:20 am

13. 

    You’re welcome, Beth. I’ve been having my own issues for months with daily writing, and this is helping me too. Just when you get a routine down, it seems like “life happens” and it’s time to adjust again.

    Comment by Kristi Holl — September 23, 2010 @ 12:13 pm

14. 

    Less than a month ago, I had the same epiphany and decided that I was done dreaming and ready to put my plans of a book into action. Less than 20 days into it, and I already have 30,000+ words on the manuscript.

    Each day I write, I make it easier for myself to come back to it the next day. The habit of just sitting down and getting started really does work.

    Comment by Mridu Khullar — September 24, 2010 @ 4:18 am

15. 

    Mridu, you are doing a fantastic job! Thank you for sharing–it’s encouraging to everyone else.

    You’ve accomplished so MUCH in just 20 days. You’re so right about making it easier to write each day just by being in the daily habit. Keep on keepin’ on!

    Comment by Kristi Holl — September 25, 2010 @ 6:31 pm

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