Fitness and writing are a lot alike. Both take discipline. Both can be kind of lonely. It’s easy to no-show and nobody will say anything. The solution, find a buddy to hold yourself accountable. For workouts, that’s easy: make it social. Run or walk with a friend. Train for a marathon with an organized group. I’ve done all of those and I think I’ve built pretty good habits now. Writing, it’s not so easy. You can’t really write side-by-side at the café. I couldn’t do it. I’d rather talk to my friend.
Writers get motivated through classes or writers groups. Retreats are relaxing and inspiring. It’s easy to not write every day however. I’ve heard about writing challenges, sort of a “writers marathon,” but I’ve never tried.
In November, I found my marathon, my workout buddy. November is NaBloPoMo or National Blog Posting Month. Bloggers write every day of November and post their workouts on their websites and at BlogHer, the sponsor of the event. So far over 600 bloggers are taking the challenge; I will not be alone. We are given prompts to keep the momentum going. I’m hoping my readers will be behind me too—enjoying the adventure
The old blogging machine.
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Good luck Francie… you can do it!
Thanks Gina! I feel like I have supporters all along the race route.
Good for u! That is awesome!
Thanks Pam! I’m already feeling the love!
I’ll be reading each day! Go francie!
Yay Barbara! My biggest cheerleader.:-)
You go, Francie! I’ll be reading and although not a blogger, I’ll journal along with you in solidarity.
yes! It will be like training for the half marathon we did 10 years ago! THANK!
Go, Francie, Go! I’ll be cheering you on every day!
yay! THANKS Karen! So much easier with support!
THANKS Karen!!!
I know you can do it!
Thanks Maureen!
I love that you’re doing this, Francie, and I’m looking forward to a month of great posts!
As always Elizabeth, thanks for your undying support. Us writers need each other!
WOW!!! Every day!!! I think posting weekly is a challenge. (But I do have to do research for my blog.)
Coming up with that many ideas – UGH! Good luck!
I’m researching all the time.;-) When you have a deadline looming, it’s amazing how organized you can get.