Jumpstart

JenNipps · Feb 14, 2005

I need a way to get me jumpstarted on my goals again. I've just been coasting along doing very little.

So....

Does anyone want to voluteer to ask me tomorrow if I got 5 pages written? Or 3? Or any?

Around 10:00 pm Central time would be good. *s*

Melina · Feb 15, 2005

Well, Jen--

So, did you get those pages written? Huh? Don't make me get Barb over here. :Lecture:

JenNipps · Feb 15, 2005

lol. I haven't got 'em yet. But I will.

sthrnwriter · Feb 15, 2005

A reminder

You better be working on them right now, Jen. Don't be procrastinating like me...lol I'm gonna check back around 10. You better have them done.

JenNipps · Feb 15, 2005

sthrnwriter said:
You better be working on them right now, Jen. Don't be procrastinating like me...lol I'm gonna check back around 10. You better have them done.

I have two lines written longhand. Hey, that's better than nothing. lol.

And doncha know? I'm the Procrastination Queen.

JenNipps · Feb 15, 2005

I have 4 pages written, plus still the two lines in longhand, which are (accidentally) unrelated to the four pages.

sthrnwriter · Feb 15, 2005

I guess you get an "A" for effort but you should have five pages down. By now, you probably do. Good Job!

JenNipps · Feb 16, 2005

I figure what with the transcription I also did yesterday, I did good to get the four pages. I've got to find a way to get rid of the mind-mushyness that comes after a full day of transcription.

Rose · Feb 16, 2005

Hi Jyndral,

Have you ever tried Morning Pages? There's a book called The Artists Way that really promotes them as fantastic tools for writers (I must admit I've read nothing beyond the paragraphs about the Morning Pages).

Anyway, the idea is to writer x number of pages the very first thing when you wake up. Before coffee, before turning on the computer, before transcriptions, before anything. It's easier said than done, but I've been doing it for about two months now and nothing bugs me more than NOT writing them!

I highly recommend giving it a try.

JenNipps · Feb 16, 2005

RoseReifsnyder said:
Have you ever tried Morning Pages? There's a book called The Artists Way that really promotes them as fantastic tools for writers (I must admit I've read nothing beyond the paragraphs about the Morning Pages).

I did morning pages for a little over a year. They had the opposite effect on me, I think. Instead of making it where I could write, it got me into the mindset of "Well, I did my three pages. I'm done with writing for the day."

It wasn't conscious. But that's what it did for me. So I quit doing morning pages. It works for some people, I'll grant that. But apparently I'm not one of them.

sthrnwriter · Feb 16, 2005

well Jen if you need someone to check you status on a daily basis, I don't mind doing it. I know how hard it can be to motivate yourself to write everyday.

Rose · Feb 16, 2005

jyndral said:
I did morning pages for a little over a year. ... it got me into the mindset of "Well, I did my three pages. I'm done with writing for the day."
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What a bummer. Hopefully you'll find the motivation you need...maybe sthrnwriter will have you writing 50 pages a day! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Rose

JenNipps · Feb 18, 2005

In the interest of making my workspace more writing-friendly, by the first of the month, I will no longer be doing transcription from home. Everything related to that will be moved to my Mom's office, where I will also work. (At least until I can finally make a complete break from transcription - ultimate goal!)

I'm hoping that will make a difference.

JenNipps · Feb 18, 2005

sthrnwriter said:
well Jen if you need someone to check you status on a daily basis, I don't mind doing it. I know how hard it can be to motivate yourself to write everyday.

That might not be a bad idea.

sthrnwriter · Feb 18, 2005

well i'm here if you need me

Melina · Feb 19, 2005

So, Jen-

Any new words today? How many pages? Let us know how it's going!

Melina

JenNipps · Feb 19, 2005

Melina said:
So, Jen-

Any new words today? How many pages? Let us know how it's going!

Melina

Well...

Truthfully, none so far today. I ended up having to help Mom out & work with her so I only got to get some sketchy notes done. Haven't been home long enough to do anything with them yet.

sthrnwriter · Feb 19, 2005

I'm checking in around 10 or 11 to see if you got anything done. So be prepared.

sthrnwriter · Feb 19, 2005

Ok I know I'm checking in later than I said I would but I hope you wrote some today. So did you?

JenNipps · Feb 20, 2005

sthrnwriter said:
Ok I know I'm checking in later than I said I would but I hope you wrote some today. So did you?

Only half a page.

My back was bothering me again so I shut everything down earlier than usual and called it a night. I fell at the first of January, I am SO not used to something take this long to get well.

sthrnwriter · Feb 20, 2005

jyndral said:
Only half a page.

My back was bothering me again so I shut everything down earlier than usual and called it a night. I fell at the first of January, I am SO not used to something take this long to get well.

Sorry to hear that. I hope it gets better soon.

JenNipps · Feb 21, 2005

sthrnwriter said:
Sorry to hear that. I hope it gets better soon.

Thanks.

It's been tolerable today so far, so I've done the transcription I needed to get done/finished. I'm caught up enough that I can take the rest of the day off for "President's Day" and hopefully get some writing done.

Lunch is first on the agenda though.

three seven · Feb 21, 2005

Jen, I've got the same problem so I'm going get my arse in gear and start writing in 22 minutes (7pm.) Barring a half-hour break for dinner, I'm going to carry on writing until I can't keep my eyes open.

I don't know how much I'm going to get done, but whatever it is, I'm going to check up on you tomorrow morning and I expect you to have done more.

sthrnwriter · Feb 21, 2005

Well Jen, it looks like you have two people here who is gonna make sure you stay motivated. Hopefully you were able to get some writing done today, you and threeseven. I was able to write 2000 words today so i'm pleased with myself. Now it's your turn.

CACTUSWENDY · Feb 22, 2005

NOW HEAR THIS....GET BUSY...YOU LAZY BUTT.........THE WALLS HAVE EYES...

:Cheer: :Cheer:

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