{"id":284,"date":"2017-03-29T16:17:17","date_gmt":"2017-03-29T15:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shortspark.com\/?p=284"},"modified":"2017-03-29T16:24:20","modified_gmt":"2017-03-29T15:24:20","slug":"writing-update-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shortspark.com\/writing-update-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing update #2"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week finds me facing the harsh reality that my objectives might be somewhat unrealistic.<\/h2>\n

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In theory, 1000 words per day should be easy, especially since I’ve allowed myself the luxury of saying those 1000 don’t HAVE to be the best I’ve ever written.<\/p>\n

In theory, writing one short story every weekend should be easy, but in reality, it well…isn’t.<\/p>\n

Well, of course, all you experienced writers say, while shaking your head sadly at the folly of the youth.<\/p>\n

Ok, the folly of a new writer.<\/p>\n

The fact is my novel HAS progressed. By about 4000 words or so. Something about reaching for the stars and you’ll touch the ceiling, that kind of thing.<\/p>\n

In my post on ways you can ensure you’ll finish your novel<\/a>, I said that you should set realistic goals. Very much a case of do as I say, not as I do!<\/p>\n

Things I learned this week:<\/h3>\n

I am currently reading Into the Woods, How stories work by John Yorke<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A really interesting take on why it is we actually enjoy a story, whether it’s one we read, watch or hear from a mate in the pub.<\/p>\n

Take aways are:<\/p>\n