90 Day Challenge

It’s so easy to fall behind- not only as a writer and blogger, but in general. One day fades into the next and before you know it it’s October 2!!! Sigh… life can become overwhelming. And, in the end, I suppose you just have to take it one moment at a time.

                Several months ago (yes, as ashamed as I am to admit it) I purchased a copy of 90 Days to Your Novel by Sarah Domet. As the title would suggest, the book outlines exactly how to complete a first draft version of your novel in just 90 days. Sounds pretty incredible, especially since I’ve been agonizing over Voodoo Dolls for 18 months now. Of course, you have to be dedicated and willing to put in the required work. In fact, Sarah even includes a “Contract” for the writer to make with himself promising to work diligently every day for 90 days no matter what. I haven’t signed my own contract yet, but I will tomorrow. Which means, I will have a complete first draft of Voodoo Dolls by December 31. How completely cool would it be to start 2013 with a completed manuscript? I’m totally up for this challenge!

Here We Go Again... Again

You’ve probably seen the commercial where the narrator goes through a list of things that seem fun and happy, but clearly the actor depicted in each scene is anything but. The narrator follows up by saying, “depression hurts.” Well, it’s true. Depression does hurt and it makes even moments that should be pleasurable… painful. I know because last November I was diagnosed with Major Depression.  

For those of you who know me, truly know me, this probably doesn’t come as a surprise. I’ve often been described as having an unnatural inclination to melancholy. Now, maybe at this point you’re wondering what the heck this has to do with writing, or- in my case- not writing. Maybe not, but let’s just assume. Obviously I’m no Edgar Allen Poe. My depression doesn’t serve to fuel any horribly dark, yet magnificent writing. Quite the opposite, in fact. For the better part of a year I’ve not written anything of substantial value. I mean, sure I’ve made some journal entries, and to be fair I’ve even working on Voodoo Dolls. But… in the end… it’s just not been a very productive time; however, I aim to change that fact… starting with this blog!

Yep, I’m jumping back on the bandwagon. I intend to post twice a week: Mondays and Thursdays, with Mondays being a general update on my writing progress and Thursdays reserved for the fun stuff: contests, video blogs… stuff like that. Anyway, I hope you stop back tomorrow to check out my video post. So, until then… let’s all be sure to take our Prozac.

 

PK Dawning