"Don't just talk,
Say Something."
What wonderful words. If only everyone would apply it into their lives. There would be a whole lot less talking, and maybe a little more listening.
What if we apply it to writing? It would read,
"Don't just write,
Write Something."
I recently participated in a Write-a-thon, and spent 4 hours typing away at the keyboard. I was excited to see my word count at the end of the 4 hour block, but have since realized that I'm not going to be keeping much of what I wrote. I thought I had planned for what I'd be writing, but the story took a turn, and ended up at a dead end.
Now I've got to get back in and re-write. Instead of just writing whatever comes to mind, this time I hope to actually write something.
4 comments:
Hi Kim! I'm glad you were able to write something! What was your word count, I'm curious?
PS-I LOVE what you've done to your blog!
Congratulations on the write-a-thon! And what a great, motivational post! Don't just write: write something. I think I'll print that sucker out and put it on my wall!
Kim, I am glad you are still pushing yourself to write. Thanks for your comment on my blog. I am loving life on the farm but it is keeping me away from writing much as there is alot to do in the Spring on the farm. Keep writing! I can't wait to see your first book.
When I did National Novel Writing Month, I was completely guilty of just putting words on a page to get my daily word count. But even the vapid word count can still inspire. Keep going!
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