August is gone and September is here! I am excited for the prospect of fall. The goals in August were not unattainable, but I did have other obligations (like school) that had to come first.
Here’s how I did in August:
August Results
Finish More Projects
Unfortunately, I did not finish more projects in August, like I had hoped. Things other than writing picked up and I had to give my attention to them rather than finishing another project. I made good progress and the project is much closer to being done, but I was not able to finish it in time for the end of August.
Read One Book
While I didn’t finish a book this month, I did get a good amount of “reading” in. I say “reading” because I’ve been listening to audiobooks as I bake (another new hobby). It’s been nice to take a break from writing and struggling through some scenes and get off my phone for a short amount of time. Not only am I reading, but I am also learning a new skill for later.
Edit More
As much as I wanted to edit up a storm this month, it simply didn’t happen. I got two sections done, which wasn’t very much at all, but I did get to turn the page on my outline, so I will take that small victory. Editing, like I’ve said before is different from writing and this month I struggled to find time and sit down and do it. Hopefully next month will be better.
Write More, Spend Time on Social Media Less
While I had intended to spend more time writing and less time on social media, I ended up reading a good portion and writing a decent portion. I wasn’t totally successful in staying off of social media on some days and respecting the time blocks I put on them, but I would like to think I’m getting better and more mindful of how much time I spend there.
Odds and Ends
In August, I finished my second class in my Bachelor’s program, Literature, with another A. I’m very pleased with myself and thankful I can push myself into producing good work on short deadlines.
I also picked up a new baking hobby. It’s so nice and such a refresher for my mental health to start something and see results, whether good or bad, in about an hour. Writing projects can drag on for a long time, so it is nice to feel a little accomplished here and there.
Word Count: 13,403
Here’s what I’m planning for September.
September Goals
NYC Midnight’s Flash Fiction Contest Round Two
I am excited for the results from round one and another shot in round two. I’m looking forward to the chaos and madness that is writing a piece that is less than a thousand words in 48 hours. I am really hoping I get a genre that I haven’t really been able to explore before. Either way, I am always excited to start something new.
Finish More Projects
Now that I’ve been writing more regularly and getting some projects closer to completion, I’m looking forward to finishing more projects. Since it didn’t happen in August, like I wanted, I am extending the deadline to September. I am also hoping I’ll finish more than one project, and wrap up some other pieces that have been lingering.
Finish Reading a Book
As I said last month, I have a lot of books started, but not finished. It’s been a really long time since I’ve spent time reading. September seems like the perfect time to refill the creative tank and finish reading something. Whether it’s sitting down and reading or listening to a book while I whip up a loaf of banana bread.
What are your goals for this month?
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