The 30 day book writing challenge4/28/2024 ![]() I love when I get to connect with other people who are just as passionate about writing as I am. ![]() Writing with other people has been a game-changer for me because yes, it creates accountability, but I also love how supportive writers are of each other (disclaimer: usually). Or if you’d prefer to stay online and socially distanced, there are so many writing communities you can join online for support and for community writing sprints. You can check out the NaNoWriMo website to find local writing sprints to join if you want to surround yourself with other people who are writing. But for me, finding a community of writers who are also trying to get a lot of writing done has been helpful. This may or may not be something that helps you. You might have hours of writing scheduled for one day, but if you break it down into short 20 minute sprints with breaks in between them, writing for those small blocks of time feels much more attainable. I usually set a timer to 20 minutes, write non-stop for the full 20 minutes, and then reward myself with a short break after. Writing sprints are another way to set very small mini-deadlines. Try to set a goal for number of words per day, or even per writing session, and try to stick to that number so you don’t fall behind. To get there without getting overwhelmed, you’ll want to break it down to smaller, easier-to-reach mini-deadlines. Writing 50,000 words in 30 days is one big deadline. Commit to Writing Sprints and Mini-Deadlines On that note, don’t forget to get plenty of rest too! 5. Yes, you’re going to need a lot of time to write, but you’ve also got to take breaks to avoid burnout. Or, even better, when you’ve finished a great writing session, take a step away from your computer screen and sit down at the table to reward yourself with a snack. ![]() Invest in some good writing snacks that are healthy and easy to eat while typing away. Sometimes when you’re really in the zone, it can be easy to forget to take care of yourself. Please take snack breaks while you’re writing. This one might seem obvious, but trust me. You know all those times you sit down to write and end up staring at your computer trying to find the words? Yeah, this is basically a foolproof way to avoid all that wasted time and anxiety.
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