Not much has happened since I last wrote here. When it comes to my writing I haven’t been pushing myself to write. I had a really good day on the 3rd where I almost got 2000 words, I was so proud of myself and happy with what I wrote. Then I got busy in other parts in my life and haven’t been writing until today where I got close to 800 words. I have a note in my notebook that reminds me to just get 500 words in and I would be okay but I’m proud of myself for putting more in. I kept the bar low so I would feel good about doing more but 500 words is still a good amount of words.
I haven’t been forcing myself to write for a few reasons but the main one is because I was in a block on how to continue the chapter. I gave myself enough time to get myself out and get a few other projects done as well. I also find my writing to not be as fun when I force it. I’m writing for myself and I want to enjoy it.
I do know I need to set a goal for myself and writing. So I figured that I would give myself a year to write the first draft of Black Bird. I started a while ago but know that things have calmed down I’m hoping I can stick to my goal.