- Write 500 Words (per day)
- FAILED
- I averaged 427 words per day.
- I wrote a grand total of 13,267 words this month despite being in serious editing mode on 2 books and subbing full-time in a 4th grade classroom.
- My best day was March 21st with 3,422 words.
- Read 100 pages (per day)
- ACHIEVED
- I averaged 119 pages per day.
- I read a grand total of 3,695 pages in March.
- Edit 1 Chapter per day
- ACHIEVED
- I averaged 1.29 chapters per day.
- I made two full editing passes EACH on Redeeming Jordyn (coming out April 23rd) and Projection (my YA sci-fi coming out this year)
- Post at least 2 short stories or scenes to the blog
- FAILED
- I posted one, Push Away on March 18th
- YouTube Channel
- ACHIEVED
- I posted videos every Tuesday. Have you subscribed yet?
This month also had some WINS that were not necessarily planned or listed as a goal.
- Redeeming Jordyn became a preorder title (click on SHOP to order your autographed copy in advance of the April 23rd release)
- My editor for my YA sci-fi book baby gave me some great comments (including “I had to read this chapter again because I got wrapped up and forgot to edit.”) and thinks we’re about finished with editing rounds.
- I successfully subbed for 4th grade without any major incidents or problems. Although, admittedly, I’ve been struggling to balance subbing and writing and cannot believe I ever wrote multiple books while teaching full time.
My April goals have to stay pared down a little (lot) because the maternity leave continues for three more weeks. I’d like to say I’ll find the balance better this month, but no promises.
- Write 500 Word (per day)
- Read 100 Pages (per day)
- Edit 1 Chapter per day
- Post at least 2 short stories or scenes to the blog
- Post new videos to the YouTube channel on Tuesdays
This month I’m only focusing on ONE writing game over on Twitter. However, there will be days when I post answers that relate to multiple works-in-progress. It’ll be a great way for you to check in on Tanya and Angela (from my Magical YA fantasy), Jordyn (YAY), and maybe even Emma (from Projection, which will be out this year).
- #authorconfession