Six Weeks Until I Break the Streak

I've got a great streak going on 750words.com. As I've boasted previously, I'm really doing well there right now. I've written at least 750 words every day for the past 124 days. I'm not sure what changed, but somehow it has built itself into the fabric of my days. Even when I was so desperately … Continue reading Six Weeks Until I Break the Streak

Getting That Horse Badge, Finally

I'm so proud of myself. As my faithful readers know, I've been trying and failing since July to achieve a full month of consistent journalling on 750words.com. So what was different this time? I think it was partly because I set myself up with my own personal NaNoWriMo. In case you aren't familiar with that … Continue reading Getting That Horse Badge, Finally

A Renewed Commitment to Writing

Tomorrow NaNoWriMo begins. My kids will be going into it full force. I will not be writing a novel, as that is not my gig, but I will make a different commitment. I have been dabbling in 750words.com for a few months now, thanks to a recommendation by my fabulous coach Berni Xiong. It is … Continue reading A Renewed Commitment to Writing

Oops, looks like you fell out of the running.

So, July is over. July is the first month I was going to do the monthly challenge on 750words.com. I started out really well, and then something happened. I was on a 19-day streak in June, really pleased with myself. I was collecting badges like nobody's business, writing at least 750 words every day since … Continue reading Oops, looks like you fell out of the running.

Breaking the Streak, and Starting a New One

I broke my streak this week. I kept it up for 19 days, and as soon as I missed one day, I missed three. Funny how that works. But now I'm going again. What is it with streaks? Let me explain. My fabulous coach, Berni Xiong, has turned me on to a lovely site called … Continue reading Breaking the Streak, and Starting a New One