Tape FIRST - Then SPACKLE - Then WAIT

Some things take TIME.

So, while the mud is curing, of which I did none of the work (yes, I've got people) I was busy using my TIME wisely.

I made this myself - and yes, you can take it.
Be inspired!

I'm enjoying working toward my goal. Mostly because I'm organized. Photos at the ready, writing page prepped. Timer preset. Coffee in the system. 

What more needs doing…

oh… the typing.

But, surprisingly, that's going well. 

I'm letting myself go with the flow. 

Not thinking about what I see, I'm letting my mind create a story. All I'm doing is providing, via my fingers hovering over the keys, an outlet for the multitude of story ideas residing in the dark recess of my mind. 

I've heard it said, do something repetitively for at least 25-30 days and you start forming a habit. Well, though I’m still in the early glow of this New Year goal of mine, I’m thinking so far, so good.

Because of all the prep I am not spending precious TIME on things like searching for a photo, or even something like having a blank page, up on the screen, ready to use helps in saving time for the important stuff. (You know, dishes, laundry, working, cooking, shopping, breathing, you get the idea.)

In 15 minutes I seem to average around 500 words - that falls in the flash fiction category - short enough to read quickly (hint, hint, nudge, nudge). If you find yourself needing a quick read… (cheeky grin) 

Hey, that’s it, head over to Write Brain Challenge.

FUN FACTS:

15 mins X 365 days = 5,475 mins, which translates to 91.25 hours or about 4 days. 

Also, 500 words X 365 days = 182,500 words - well, if that isn’t a novel waiting to be typed.

I found THIS SITE which has the word count for famous novel - go check it out. It’s quite surprising how short, and long, some novels are.

☀☀☀☀☀☀☀☀☀☀

Today’s 15 minute free write piece seemed to come out of a corner of my brain which has, over the years, been working on a couple of characters that met in Germany, over coffee, at the Porsche Museum. 

I’ve done quite a bit of writing with these characters. When the photo opened it was a no brainer - I found the story begging for an outlet. 

And yes, that photo is of the Porsche Museum - me in the foreground look up in awe.

Here are a few photos I took while visiting the Porsche Museum, back in 2009.

Five levels of cars, cars, and more cars (and men, looking at cars).

Yes, they have a car hanging upside down… leave it to the Germans!

Are you a car person? If so, what’s your preferred ride?

Cheers, Jenny

On to the NEXT event… the NEW YEAR!

So, who’s making New Year Resolutions? 

We know, from past posts, I WON’T be making any.

But then…

this year might be the start of something different.

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How about one Goal...

I was toying with the idea of setting a goal. 

Is that the same as making a resolution? Hmmm, not sure. 

Okay, I’ve thought it over and it is NOT the same thing.

Definition of “goal” (as in setting a goal)

the object of a person’s ambition or effort, an aim or desired result.

Definition of “resolution” (as in New Year’s Resolutions)

a firm decision to do or not to do something

Okay - so we see there is a difference. (We could be splitting hairs here.)

MY GOAL:

To do a 15 minute free write, DAILY. (or not)

I’ve been free writing for a while and enjoying, but I was thinking about doing one a day for the year… hmmm, it may be too ambitious - reeks of resolution.

I’ve got this blog called Write Brain Challenge and I’m thinking a post a day (the results of my 15 minute daily free for all) for 365 days would be a doable goal. (I hear you laughing… yeah, yeah, I know, with me, not at me.)

I get it… word on the blog is she can't even post once a week, so how's she going to do it daily. Might you have a little faith.
  

Okay, so now I’ve put it out there.

Hmm, maybe I should sit on it for a year and think about it. 

What about you?

Will you set goals, or do you make resolutions?

Cheers, Jenny

PS   At the top right side of my blog you'll see FEATURED POST - that's my latest free writing piece.