Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Say "NO!" to Dabbling

The challenge starts Sept 6th, 2011

Since I was a little girl I remember getting excited about the beginning of September and a new school year.  I'm not quite sure if it was seeing friends again, getting new school supplies or just having a new routine, but each September seemed packed with possibility and excitement!

Into adulthood I realize that I am the type of person who thrives on routine.  When I set a goal I almost always complete it...and in a timely fashion.  But if there is no goal...I tend to find myself procrastinating. 

For a long time now I have had a desire to be a children's author and have dabbled on a few picture book manuscripts, however without a precise step-by-step daily routine, I find it difficult to make progress.  Every writer knows that one of the most commonly given pieces of adivice is "write daily".  Easier said than done.  However, today I challenge myself to do just that!

I entered Kindergarten not knowing how to read, 12th Grade not knowing Pre-Calculus and college not knowing how to do my own laundry!  :)   Its amazing what can be accomplished in 10 months if we set our mind to it.

Through this blog I hope to share my journey with you.  My ups and downs.  I am not sure what the outcome will be, but that is part of the excitement.  Step one: Attempt to "Write Daily".

I invite other writers to take this challenge with me.  If you want to take this challenge, comment below.  Let's make this school year our best! 

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