What I'm writing vs. what I should be writing.

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I remember two years ago that I wrote 20K words in two days. I also remember how sore my wrists were for days afterward.  I told myself that I wasn't going to do that again. Still, six days into it my brain is just not in NaNo mode. Am I subconsciously trying to turn NaNoWriMo into NaNoWriWeek?  I know that can be done, but I also know I don't want to have to do that.  I still have plenty of time. But I could use some pep talking. I think I somehow missed receiving my end-of-week-one "kick in the pants" pep talk from Chris Baty. Where'd you go Chris? Where are you when I need you most?
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FaveWrites
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Writing is a state of mind, an opportunity to create a tangible expression of your thoughts. An exercise like NaNo simply places it in an icubator of time to virtually thrust out of you what's already there. It's already in you, Madeline...and everything happens @ its right place and time. I don't endorse a wrist-cramping type fest on November 29th (lol), but I do feel that, as you quiet your mind, it will come to you...and it's gonna be great. You're an artist, you were born to be great. And that greatness isn't defined by how quickly you write or how many pieces you have published or how many of your songs are on the radio...it is defined by the level of happiness you feel in your soul. Go write, and be happy!
ms. bunburyist
You can do it!!

Sit down, and set an alarm clock -- don't let yourself get up until either the alarm goes off or you've finished 3,000 words. Make sure the time is more than sufficient. (That's my best trick to beating NaNo...)

Good luck!
FaveWrites
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Good tip! I'm gonna try that!
madeline
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Ok, so after this weekend it looks like I'll never have to write more than 4K in one day if I keep up my current pace. No 10K days for me this year (unless I just feel the urge to). Thanks, Fave and Ms. Bunburyist, for the encouragement.

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