A new project, a new outlook, same old procrastination
Topic: Writing
Well, here we go again. This is my first entry ever on a blog. I've never done this type of thing before; even as a child, I didn't keep a journal. I don't think my life's interesting enough that other people will want to read about it. I prefer to tell them stories, make up stuff to entertain. I think I do ok with it, but...
Therein lies the problem. I have a new idea. It's a good one, too. A novel-length idea; it's just too big to try and cram into a short story or one of the other "category" lengths in between the two. So, let's take a look at the list so far:
1. Idea that's interesting: CHECK.
Ok, now that we've got that out of the way, let's explore further. Is my attitude sufficient that I will be able to be productive on this new work that is in the planning stages? I believe so. I'm excited whenever I think about it; I can't sleep at night because I keep going over scenes in my head, changing this or that, listening to dialogue...doing what I do, making stuff up. I'm excited, dammit, and I wanna write it! Back to the list, then:
1. Idea that's interesting: CHECK.
2. Good attitude about idea/drive: CHECK.
Okey dokey. Next? Yes, there's always a next. One more thing that grabs you by the collar and drags you back through the doorway. What's my one more thing? Procrastination. I kick myself every night when I go to bed because I haven't written anything new that's creative (i.e., not an article or something for a quick buck) and I haven't started on this new and grand idea yet. Yes, I have the good attitude I need, what I lack is the motivation. So, it's back to the list again:
1. Idea that's interesting: CHECK.
2. Good attitude about idea/drive: CHECK.
3. Motivation to actually get started: (Um...uh....)
So there you have it. Perhaps by feeling obligated to write here I may actually get started and have something to report. I may or may not post an actual daily word count...it might be a good way to see how much I write when I actually sit down to write. Seeing those numbers increase daily or weekly might give me that extra kick in the tail I need to keep going...we'll see.
For now, though, today's word count is: 0
Posted by wvwritergirl
at 12:01 AM EDT