+1,754
¶ by not non-fiction+1,754 = 9,074 of 50,000 (18.15%)
Took longer to hit 1,700 than I expected.  Still optimistic that I’ll make it this year… (How can I be doubting myself only 4 days into it?)
+1,754 = 9,074 of 50,000 (18.15%)
Took longer to hit 1,700 than I expected.  Still optimistic that I’ll make it this year… (How can I be doubting myself only 4 days into it?)
+1,716 = 7,320 of 50,000 (14.64%)
Forced myself up and over the 1,700 word goal for the night just to try to keep my slight edge. Â But I was dragging my way there. Â Tomorrow will be better.
+2,164 = 5,620 of 50,000 (11.24%)
Ran out of steam mid-scene.  But that’s OK—I’m like a day and a half ahead of schedule.
I’m doing it.  I might regret it.  But I’m going for it.
Progress to be tracked daily… here.
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