If you have been reading my blog you will have heard me mention that I am going to attempt to get more writing done on my Teenage WIP this holiday.
Life is never so easy though.
When I made these little promises to myself, you know August being a mini RiNoWriMo (Ritu’s Novel Writing Month!), I didn’t know that the family was about to throw six thousand functions at us too!
(Ok, six thousand is a bit of an exaggeration but still, you get my drift?)
So, four weddings, consisting of at least eight functions, a couple of prayers at the temple, along with play dates with the kids friends, and of course, working out when I can spend a week with my parents means that this particular idea is not really going to work as I had hoped!
But I am still determined to do something.
Last night, I dug out the printed version of what I have done so far, and my original notebook with my story plans sketched out. I have post it notes ready, and I thought why not use one of the lovely gifts from my class (a diary) to keep track of when I can write, and how much I manage!
So, I have to admit to myself, that it may not be a completed first draft by the end of my summer holidays, but it should be a much more beefed up version!
As soon as Hubby Dearest leaves for work, I should get on my PC or sit with my notes, and try and use that peaceful time when the kids are asleep, to progress further…
Well, that’s the plan, anyway!
Wish me luck, and keep pushing me Peeps! I need you to make me carry on!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Sep 29, 2017 @ 02:49:48
Great work! Keep going! 🙂
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Sep 29, 2017 @ 06:55:33
Thanks!
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Sep 18, 2017 @ 11:41:14
! If anything takes finding and grit, it’s committal to writing.
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Sep 18, 2017 @ 15:55:03
I’m nearly there!! but now term has started so I have to concentrate on what we are teaching…!
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Sep 09, 2017 @ 01:08:11
😁
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Sep 08, 2017 @ 17:56:58
Progress is progress no matter how small! Only worry when you stop altogether. Keep up the great work 😀
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Sep 08, 2017 @ 18:35:28
I managed over 55000 words!!!
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Sep 08, 2017 @ 22:08:36
Oh wow! 😮 go you!!!
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Aug 28, 2017 @ 01:21:36
You can do this! I am in the same place you are. There are so many other things coming from every which way to distract me from the one thing I know I really want to be doing.
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Aug 28, 2017 @ 09:18:46
Thank you Brandon! I am nearing the end of my holidays and the month of August, and I have done pretty good, even if I do say so myself! over 50,000 words!
You’ll get there too!
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Aug 26, 2017 @ 05:01:35
As a writer I have learned that, while it’s a joy, it’s a lot of work. Pounding out those words can be an uphill battle. If anything takes determination and grit, it’s writing.
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Aug 26, 2017 @ 07:44:53
I’m truly learning that right now. I may possibly go back to school drained rather than refreshed from the summer holiday! But I’ll be happy!
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Aug 17, 2017 @ 20:00:41
Good luck to you! I could so with some too as I start my own journey in to writing.
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Aug 17, 2017 @ 20:05:03
Thank you and luck to you Too!! I’ve been writing everyday and boosted my WIP to over 45000 words!!!
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Aug 01, 2017 @ 02:11:24
It is 10:06 here so you are four hours ahead of me so now officially August 1st for you. I am shameless going to use your novel writing month and tag along with you as I need a deadline. So I will be popping in to see if you are posting on how you are doing while I plug away at my own writing as I need the push/motivation.
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Aug 01, 2017 @ 07:03:36
I’m fighting with myself not to post too often but I will. I know myself!
Good luck!!!😚
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Jul 30, 2017 @ 22:38:26
You can do it! Good luck
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Jul 30, 2017 @ 23:13:48
Thank you!
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Jul 30, 2017 @ 19:57:54
You’ll do it, Ritu! I believe in you! ❤ You’ve already written a book before! My a$$ needs to start up with finishing my book! Lol. I saw someone say they get up at 5 a.m. to do it. I think I’m going to try that too.
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Jul 30, 2017 @ 19:59:10
I’ll keep you up to date about how I do!!! ❤
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Jul 30, 2017 @ 19:59:49
Sounds good! ❤
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Jul 30, 2017 @ 00:47:09
Good luck Ritu. I was looking at August and thinking of trying my own mini…who knows. I’ll definitely decide on Tuesday.
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Jul 30, 2017 @ 01:10:23
😍😍😍
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Jul 30, 2017 @ 01:10:31
Thank you xxx
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 16:09:07
You will do it Sis! You are a whirling dervish!! 🙂
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 16:35:49
I’ll try sis!!!
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 16:02:34
Seems like we’re both at the same stage Ritu! Good luck!
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 16:34:59
We will gee each other along Gloria!
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 15:39:04
You go, girl!
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 16:33:36
Thank Jennie! I will try my hardest!
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 12:48:39
Good luck , ☺️💜🌹💗💜💜😖💜
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 13:05:45
Thank you Sis xxx
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 15:19:23
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 02:11:18
Good luck, Ritu!
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 07:56:20
Thank you Katie 💜
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 01:52:41
Sounds like a great plan Ritu, I’m sure you’ll share the future publication date with us all. Good luck.
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 07:56:09
Thank you Michael!
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 01:14:43
Take advantage of whatever time that pops up Sister!! As long as you make any progress forward
it’s all good!!
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 07:55:40
That is very true. Thank you Brother xxx
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 13:52:31
You’re welcome Sister! Write on! 🤗
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 22:02:48
Doh. You don’t undrstand thr concept of ‘busy’. You’ll do this… just a page at a time
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 22:04:49
Thanks His Geoffleship! I’ll definitely try!!!!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 20:00:37
Just do it. You don’t need hours at a time. When I was at work I used to write while I ate my lunch. I do write by hand, though, which makes it easier to write during odd minutes. You’ve taken the first step of getting the typescript out, start scribbling.
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 20:21:13
Thank you April!!!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 19:56:09
I like your organization. Good luck.
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 20:20:51
Thank You!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 19:53:39
Shades of me going on here Ritu, this week has been hopeless for me to get my manuscript finished. Four or five flipping chapters, how hard can it be?? I think it’s routine adjustment syndrome akin to a toddler being tipped into a new schedule!
Good luck with RiNoWriMo #GaTu
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 20:20:44
Lol thanks Gary! Well push each other. Ok? #GaTu
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 20:36:07
Might have to, I’ve been rubbish this week! Oh, see, amnesia now too, I just said that in my first comment! Agreed though! Mutual pushing and reminding ! #GaTu
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 20:57:29
Lol! We can do it!!! #GaTu!
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 08:25:00
Yes we can….although this is fast becoming a Bob The Builder episode!! #GaTu
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Jul 29, 2017 @ 08:28:10
😂😂😂😂
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 19:51:05
Having a plan is the most important thing…. and then you will find ways to squeeze it in whenever a time window shows up. Good luck, sis!!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 20:20:07
Thanks sis! I will surely try!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 22:40:01
I know how much you would love to ☺
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 19:13:26
may the muses be kind…did NaNoWriMo for the first time last year and it is, well, I finished what i would call the pre-draft to the first draft. That gave me a little less sense of pressure to “get it just right” as i went along.
and i’m sure they will be understanding if you work on your notes during the wedding ceremonies. 😉
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 19:19:34
Oh don’t… I am known for still checking in on my blog when I am supposed to be at a family function!!!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 19:25:46
🙂
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:33:20
I feel sure, that you can do it, Ritu 🙂
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:45:42
Thank you Irene!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:26:45
You can do it Ritu. Not just more but all the way to “the end.” Hugs.
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:32:04
Thanks Teagan!!! I sure hope so!!!! {{{hugs}}} always gratefully recieved!!!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:12:46
Writing early in the morning if you have a very busy life is a great idea, Ritu. I get up at 5am on weekends so that I can write for 3 hours before the household starts to wake up and I get a fair bit done in that time.
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:25:40
I shall definitely be trying it, as long as these functions don’t exhaust me too much on the weekends and I can’t wake up either!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:08:10
Excuses, excuses, excuses.
Just promise to yourself that you are going to fast on those four wedding receptions if you are not done with a certain portion of your novel by that date and before you know it, your novel will be finished before summer is over😊
Good luck.
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:24:59
Well, that’s a ‘novel’ idea lol!!! Thank you !
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 19:35:43
Yes, two birds with one stone.
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:08:07
Life has a habit of getting in the way !
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:24:26
Oh totally Michael!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:00:49
Go Ritu Go! Go Ritu Go! Write that story! Goooooo Ritu!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:02:04
Lol! Thank you ! I may need a lot of that encouragement over the next few weeks!!!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:03:19
I can swing that 😉 school starts in 3 weeks so all I have is time and cleaning/organizing/dreading school lol
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:24:18
Ok, I’ll be counting on you!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:24:51
Lol! Go Ritu Go!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:25:50
😀
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 17:57:29
Good luck, those family conspiracies during the holidays can really work against us, but wishing you some moments of stillness and creativity!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:01:38
Thanks Marina! I sure hope so! As a full time teacher, wife and mother, I seldom get time int he term, but the holidays being invaded is just so annoying!!! But one day… it will happen, my story will be told!! 😀
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:08:23
I am sure it will! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
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Jul 28, 2017 @ 18:25:06
Thanks!
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