DCFemella

I never imagined that I would be waking up at 6:00 a.m. every morning without complaining. I also never thought that I would actually be writing a novel. Yes, I talked about it, and I had it as one of my long-term goals, but I didn’t know I would be doing it so soon.

I am participating in NaNoWriMo for the first year, and I am now at a little over 12,000 words. The most striking part in all this is that it’s not as painful as I thought it would be. The first day I sat down to write 1,671 words, I didn’t understand how anyone could write so much. It’s true what they say. Practice makes perfect. I now can’t stop the words from flowing out, and I have to stop myself at a certain time to get the kids ready for school.

A writing habit has been formed. I’m happier than ever because I have always wanted to write a creative fiction, but being a Technical Writer for so long, I didn’t think I knew how to even begin. It’s true what Tim Ferriss says. Set the time for your goals at a shorter time, so you feel like you have to get it done, and usually you will. Before, I had that I would write a novel three years from now. NaNoWriMo tailored my deadline to the end of the month, and I am 1/4 done.

I love having two hours where I have time for myself before I have to head to work. It’s my own form of meditating. I have noticed that I am calmer than usual. In January, I hope that I can continue doing this with no interruptions. I try not to read what I have written so far, but I have to say that if I edit it, I can see this being a published novel. I know I am getting ahead of myself, but I am just filled with excitement.