It’s hard to believe that nearly two months have passed since my last blog update.

Double-checks

Yes, indeed, it has!

To be honest, not much has unfolded on my end. I find myself dissatisfied with my current writing progress, my goals, and various aspects of my writing journey. Consequently, I’ve decided to take some time off to reflect on the changes I might want to implement.

Short Stories: My endeavor to master the art of writing short stories hasn’t seen significant advancement. I’ve dedicated considerable effort to this pursuit, but there’s a disconnect in how I approach my creativity that doesn’t quite align with the constraints of short narratives. Perhaps it’s time to set this task aside temporarily until I’ve established more sustainable writing practices.

Novels: With NaNoWriMo just around the corner, I’m contemplating a shift back to novel writing for a little while. It’s a realm where I feel more proficient, knowing I can steadily make progress and engage my mind more effectively. In preparation, I’ve been immersing myself in several books on writing advice. While I’ve gleaned valuable insights from these resources, the sheer volume of conflicting advice often amuses me. I intend to delve deeper into this subject in upcoming posts.

NaNoWriMo: I’ve discovered that I thrive with some level of accountability and a sense of urgency when it comes to my writing. It might be a manifestation of undiagnosed ADHD, but the prospect of meeting daily word count goals, coupled with the awareness of the pains of falling behind, compels me to sit down and write. Therefore, I’ve committed to participating in NaNoWriMo once again this year. Historically, I’ve had a reasonably successful track record with this challenge, having “won” it about 67% of the time I’ve attempted it, even while juggling a full-time job. Now that writing has become my primary focus, I’m eager to witness my daily word count. I’m sticking with the 50,000-word target for now, but if I consistently exceed 2,000 words per day, I might consider raising the bar. Regardless, I am wholeheartedly determined to complete a novel during this year’s challenge, no matter how many words it ultimately entails.