Family Fun & Late-Night Writing [The NaNoWriMo Diaries - Day 14]
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Hey, Everyone! Day 14 might not have been a huge word count, but I did at least sit down and get some writing in! How about you?
Just an FYI, we are moving to New Orleans tomorrow, and it’s a bit of a drive with a few other things going on. I’m going to do my best to keep up with updates, but it might be that Day 15 and 16 get smooshed together if we don’t get to our destination early enough tomorrow night!
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Wow, my latest update yet, but we are up packing for our journey to New Orleans tomorrow, and I managed to get it up! There might not be a Day 15 update, because we will be on the road quite a bit tomorrow and we are all exhausted! If I can't update tomorrow, I'll see you in two days, instead! Thank you again for watching and supporting this channel. It means the world to me! How are your words going?
I too am behind. I'm at 16,407. Like you, I'm loving my story, but stuff keeps getting in the way. Also I find myself letting time slip away too. I'm avoiding and I don't know why either. 😅 You are doing great with all you have on your plate! We'll get through this together. You can't give up yet either. Good luck with moving. I can't wait to see New Orleans. 😘
I'm always amazed that you can juggle NaNo and a daily vlog as well as everything else that's going on, so don't worry about skipping a day! I just passed 20k, so I'm not too far behind, but I have a busy couple of weeks ahead - I may need a holiday to recuperate from my holiday 🤣
I'm with you Sarra! My November start had a lot of things crop up that just pulled my attention away from writing, and now I need 3,100 words a day to make it. Still doable though, so I'll be cracking down for these last two weeks
You are amazing!! I don't even know how you can keep up with a fraction of what you do! I'm so thankful for your videos-- you are a great inspiration!!!
I'm in the same boat, ugh.
I know I'll have more zero word days... so that means I need something like 3-4k words per day... I don't know if I'm going to win. It's a bummer.
I just started physical therapy and it really sucks. I know I'll feel better after a few weeks of this, but right now it's so hard to focus.
Hang in there. We're all rooting for you!
If I were you, I wouldn’t worry about the word count. You’ll have other NaNoWriMos to do in the future, you’ll never have a family experience like this again. Your last book will be there to write when you’re ready and have the time. But since you are doing your vlog, maybe have a goal of 25,000 total instead of 50,000. I love your videos. I think you have to see what’s most important to you right now and regarding that massive word goal, let yourself off the hook.
Great reminder that you don't need a huge chunk of time to get writing done. Just like you said, little pockets of time, 10, 15, 20 minutes is enough to focus and get words in.
omgosh hun give yourself some slack ... just the fact that you are participating in NaNo at this juncture of your life is extremely ambitious!! Not to mention adding videos everyday...to me you are a superwoman ;) I think you need to pat yourself on the back, even getting the writing your are getting done during this tremendous life transition is incredible. Remember to be a good friend and mother to yourself. You are putting an incredible amount of pressure on yourself, lol my two cents from the outside looking in ;) Koodoos to you hun!! You do more in a week than most of us do in a year lol. A Canadian fan, hugs ;)
Take it easy on yourself. It seems like you, like me, can be tempted to procrastinate (or get caught up in the magical world of office & art supplies) but you have a really busy life. You have managed to write more books than 99.999% of people do in a lifetime, and I’m sure you will write many more. You don’t have to be on your game every day to be inspiring. You inspire us because you show openly that you are real. Just keep doing what you do , and let go of the pressure. Seeing you keep it real reminds us that we don’t have to be perfect authors to be real writers. It’s uplifting. Blessed Be.
Hang in there Sarra! We’re all cheering you on. 🙂 My word for 2021 is grace-so sending you some grace and positive energy. 💜
You give the best advice! Seriously, so TAKE IT! ☺️
I know you can do it Sarra, but even if you don't "win" you are living an adventure and making so many wonderful memories with your family. I understand you are feeling a bit guilty for not working but time with the family enjoying a show, movie or gaming always fuel me with happiness 😉 Hugs
I really admire you. You hve so much going on yet you are still putting these videos up to help us all make it through nano.
The fondue dinner looked like so much fun! My parents and siblings enjoy doing something similar with a hot pot cooked at home with seafood, veggies, and misc meat. My niece came over yesterday and blew my writing day I had planned. So I sat down and one maybe two sentences (15 words total) so the “chain” of writing wasn’t broken. As much as Nano is a “fun” challenge to partake with everyone around the world, it can really screw with your head, if you fall behind. As someone else commented, I would worry less about the word count and enjoy this time traveling around with your family. I think that’s way more special and important. Safe travels until your next vlog! Barbara
Please don't be so hard on yourself. You are in a very unique situation and doing a fantastic job. If you don't hit 50,000 words, it won't be the end of the world. Even with the holidays coming up, you won't slack off. You're not the type. You will get the book done. We believe in you!
I'm gradually falling behind, so I'm hoping to make up some ground this writing retreat weekend - even though I'm about to embark on a refurbishment of my home office 😅
I think momentum and inertia are so important - once you have a couple of zero word count days, it's so much harder to get going again, but even a short writing session can break that cycle of procrastination. I've been pushing myself to write every single day, even if - like Sarra - it's meant racing the clock to get a few hundred words in before midnight. Let's just keep going, even if we fall short of 50k!
First, pat yourself on the back for writing during this super busy time in your life. Second, thank you for your videos. Even if you think you're far behind, you inspire us. In fact, I haven't written one word in the last 6 days because of a difficult freelance work assignment.. When you said you want to make your writing a priority that resonated with me. I've put this freelance work that isn't worth my time or the money it pays take priority over my book and my family. I've written less than 5,000 words to date because I'm not a fast writer (I'm lucky if I get 400 words in 20-25 minutes lol). Be proud of those 600 words in 15 minutes. That's amazing. Based on this video, I've decided to make writing my book a priority.
I am so far behind! It's okay, Sarra, we've got this. One writing sprint at a time! Sending you my love! I got a sprint in after you said let's do it together. Thank you for being so uplifting and awesome. Good luck with the move tomorrow. Be safe out there!
Even one step at day moves you to your goal! I set 10k words as my goal for this month ^__^'' and even this feels too much somedays because of what happens in my life and you have a lot on your plate too!
I feel you, I'm 5k behind. I'm pregnant, already have kids plus arranging a wedding in such a short time span. I'm trying to give myself grace, if life comes first that's okay
I am behind too, so know that you are not alone! Keep the faith!
I'm going to hold you so accountable this weekend!!!
I feel your pain. I am right where you have a better reason than me. You have Got this Sarra!!!!!!!!!
My son was sick with RSV, and I ended up losing over a week with that. He went back to daycare today, but it's another zero day because I really did need to get the house in order. This really does motivate me to just get even just one sprint in tomorrow.
Grab a drink and sit down, just ten minutes. Even a hundred words today will help you tomorrow.
@@creationsnook6260 Oh, it was already past midnight when I commented, but YES! I am totally inspired by this idea. A little will go a long way for me this week. 😁
That fondue looks so good, I would have to bring a whole box of Lactaid but it would be worth it.
Your life is chaotic right now. It's ok to be behind. I've been couch surfing for the last 6 months and I knew 50k would be too much so my goal was to just get back to writing 3-5 times a week.... I'm behind on that easy peasy goal.
Sarra are you folding the clothes "normally" (flat) for packing, or are you doing the "rolling" method? (I think it's a Japanese method of packing but not sure.) People who travel frequently swear by it, says it saves SO much room (or allows you to pack way more stuff in the same amount of room). Might be worth watching a few vids on it and give it a try.
Whatever that white drink with the chocolate (I think?) powder on top was, it looked good!
Please be gentle with yourself. Remember that you're not just pushing out books. You're creating a life that you love, and right now that means being present with and for Andrew and Evie. You get this chance to create with them the parent-child relationship that the little girl inside you still yearns for and has always *deserved*. That's SO much more important than an arbitrary monthly word count set by a board of directors in San Francisco.
Gentle, gentle, gentle. {{{HUGS}}}
Back in the day, I was a travelling sales person. I was on the road 6 night a week. I can fully vouch for the rolling method. It worked for me.
I LOVE The Melting Pot. We always just do the cheese and chocolate. Those are the best parts.
Bio love Sarra! Lots of folks are cheering you on!!!!
I was having trouble finding time to sit and write after work but I downloaded a dictation app and now I "write" while I drive, go for a walk, have my hands full with laundry, etc.
I’m just now going through your videos and I am so excited I stumbled on this video and learned that you are writing book 12 of shadow demon!! I have binge read books 1-6 in the last 2 months and just finished a demons wrath. This is the best series I have read in a long time !
Treat yourself with grace!! Sometimes life comes at you fast and I feel you are doing a great job! My ADHD hasn't let me be great and I just broke 10,000 words. I have changed my goal to writing more than last year.
I'm in the same position as you with my word count, but I won't give up either. We will get through this.
Keep going Sarra. I know it’s hard but I’m pulling for you!!!!
6:00 I needed to hear this. I do make time for writing, but also at the expense of taking more new digital art commissions. -__-
I keep telling myself, “One day at a time”. I found a new thing to do. Writing on the toilet. TMI, but hey I’m just sitting there for at least 10 minutes. Might as well write something. If not I’m wasting time playing a game. Lol.
I'm ahead, but then again I have written 3 different beginnings and not really settled on which one I want to go for. I usually write in sprints too. Being mother of three that works full time, it's all in the sprints. One in the morning and usually three after the kids have gone to bed. You got this! I know you do. Thank you for taking you with us on your journey!
I am in awe with how much you pack in a day!!!
I appreciate you sharing your struggles and tips. I am probably writing all junk but I am learning just trying to get to 50 k or close.
Cheering you on! Love you, Sarra! 💕💕💕💕💕
Lots of positive thoughts sent your way. I too am behind. I just hit 14k tonight. I'm so looking forward to this weekend's retreat, so long as everything goes according to plan.
definitely struggling this month LOL. I'm almost halfway at least.
I try to get one sprint in-at least 20 mins. I generally get 623-780 words in that time which is better than nothing. So I’m very proud! Sleep training my baby and having a newborn is taking a lot of time. But I try just 20 mins of writing. Now I aim for 20 mins of cleaning the apartment as well! Cleaning and writing sprints for the win!!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
I can totally relate to what you say! You have helped me to not give up. I keep pushing forward, thank you for your inspirational videos, they have made a difference to me, specially now and I’m going thru health challenges but I can’t let this discourage me or use it as an excuse I will keep going. Thank you Sarra ♥️♥️🙂
I love these videos. It’s like you and your family visit me while I’m cooking every day! 🥰
You are so right. Making your passion a priority is an important thing to get on "the list" of things that we all need to do! Thanks for the movivation and wise perspective.
Cut yourself some slack. Yes, we all want to write all of the words but sometimes we need to just experience life and right now you have so much to experience and enjoy. Maybe this time you don't make 50k but even if you don't get any more words than you have now you have done the thing!
Love your videos!
So sorry to hear about all the stuff you're dealing with, Sarra. Lots of love & hugs for you ❤️
Omg that food looks amazing, Andrew and Evie's faces how great for you all to have this exciting time together.
I think you are doing a fantastic job with your children and your writing. Don't forget you do have 10,781 more words now than at the beginning of the month. No need to beat yourself up especially with everything else you have going on at the moment.
I am in awe of and admire you for just how much you do get done! Sending hugs from England
Does not even starting count as being behind. 🤦♀️. I swore I’d do it this year, but here I sit at zero.
You are doing amazing considering all you have on your plate. Thanks for sharing your struggles as well as your successes. It matters. 😘😘😘
I fully agree with doing writing sprints around domestic chores. I've started implementing that philosophy, and it's been a GAME-CHANGER! I get so much more work done around the house and on my work. The only time this isn't really feasible is during live streams, but then I'm chatting with others between writing sprints, so it works out.
You've got this. Have faith. 💙
I've never heard of "The Melting Pot" but apparently there's one in Charlotte, NC, which is like 30 mins away from me.
Yesterday was a very emotional day with problems my state is causing with day programs. I am so stressed. I will try to write today depending on the situation.
I’m in the same spot as is another nano buddy. I’m glad you’re taking time with your family. You’ve been an inspiration to my wife and me. We can pull this off!
I am 24k behind and at this point I’ll be surprised if I get anywhere close to 50 k
Yup, I'm current 14,000 words behind.
You are Ding a good Job! Traveling and writing. Do you now that.
cute outfit . my word count is 2000.
Behind but not defeated. Just passed 10k last night.
Go Sarra GO !!!!
Don't worry, you will manage to make it. Unfortunately, I am in the procrastinating vibe going, since I am trying to improve my writing process and figure out what happens next in the next 6 chapters in my werewolf story.
Since I want to do some word vomit for the next 2 weeks, to catch up to 40k. Only still on 10k.
I worked out that I need 3500 words to do the next 2 weeks, give or take. I have off this week from work, so it gives me time to see how much I can do till Sunday - depending if they don't ask me to work.
Just remember, try not thinking about the day that fly by so fast. Just focus on what happens next in the story of your book in progress.
Don't let the bad vibe in, focus on being positive - which I am doing now, got 2 characters, 1 is called Silent Night.
It is a girl, but there is going to be a twist in her story in my werewolf book. And the other character is a guy, that I am trying to figure out what fake Nick name to call him, since Google search on fake names suck.
Your old plotting advice vlogs of 3 years are still awesome that I will be listening to soon to help me with his name, since I don't want to call him Mr Cupid - he isn't loveable.
I know this seems small, but I'd really like the NaNo site had a minute entering system. I wrote X amount of words in Y minutes instead of trying to figure out when you started based on your end or what if you go a little over the timer so you can finish your thought. Or at least if you use their timer the time auto populates. Yes, it's petty to complain about but when Sara was like let say 11 something, I do that let's say this time to this time.
I don't know what this weekend will hold because my Granma passed on Sunday morning. She was 95 and she passed peacefully in her sleep so I'm trying to peaceful about it.
I am going to be in a car for 20 hours between Thursday night and Sunday night as I go to and from NY. I won't be driving the whole time if at all. I could have at least half of that for writing.
My sons don't travel well, they get car sick really bad, and so this will be the first time I'm away from them since they left the NICU. I'm trying to be okay with it on top of everything else.
I promised my sons I'd take them to the park and I have a lot of house cleaning to do before I go so I should get them ready to go out.
At the end of day 14, I was at 10,002 words. And yesterday, I only got up to 10,550... :(
How do you get the bar graph and the little calendar to show on NaNoWriMo?
Words aren't flowing for me. I think I should turn to plotting even though I feel like I'm a pantser. I usually write the story as it comes to me. This is the first time I have worked with a deadline.
gosh, I feel so stressed when I think of what you are doing! if its stressing me, what is it doing to you?! you are having an amazing adventure with your family and trying to run a business and write a book at the same time, all whilst on the road. Please cut yourself some slack and set a lower target? I hate to think that you are feeling stressed and guilty about what is essentially an external arbitrary deadline, and then you don't enjoy your trip as much as you should.
Can you type in the car for some sprints? Put on some head phones and do one every hour?
She said in an earlier video ( it might have been Coffee Chat) that unfortunately, she cannot read or write in the car, she gets motion sickness.
@@carolined4546 oh I must have missed that.
is it possible your scared to finish the novel/series because its the end of a decade long journey and your scared about what's next?
How do I find the overall progress?
You have to go to stats on the nano page and then fill it in there