It’s the last day of January today, which means that when I click “Publish” on this post I’ll have tied the ribbon on a full month’s package of daily blog posts.
Happy NaBloPoMo to me!
As I look back over my participation in January’s NaBloPoMo and consider whether or not to sign up for another month, I’ve decided that if I want to continue on the path to becoming a better writer in 2012 I can’t afford not to carry on with NaBloPoMo in February! It’s just such a fantastic way to give yourself that extra little push to write every day, even when you don’t particularly feel like it, and in my mind the benefits far outweigh the minor inconveniences.
I know there may be the odd occasion again this month – you know, those “I don’t wanna” days – where I end up posting lousy entries simply to satisfy my NaBloPoMo commitment, but I’m going to make an effort to minimize those “throwaway” type of posts. One of the strategies I’m going to try was sparked by a comment made by Sabrina on one of my earlier entries; that is, to write additional posts when the inspiration is flowing and use them on the don’t wanna days.
So, anyone care to join me? Link me to your blog and I’ll be glad to follow along!
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January 31, 2012
I’m with you, sister. I’m going to do it, even though my mind, body, and fingers are screaming ‘Please, NOT ANOTHER MONTH!’. Shut up, mind, body and fingers. We’re doing it!
Love to have you stop by: http://www.frommaggiesfarm.blogspot.com
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January 31, 2012
LOL, I hear you! I will definitely stop by your blog. 🙂
Dawn recently posted… In for another month – how about you?
I believe I’m going to be in for Feb. I was going to take off until March, but I know that month will be really busy.
I am also trying to become better with writing, so this is a great way to make it happen.
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January 31, 2012
Excellent! Right there with you!
Dawn recently posted… In for another month – how about you?
Wait so does this mean on the “I don’t wanna” days you’ll say…That darn Sabrina! LOL
Cue the Rocky music…We can do it!! 🙂
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January 31, 2012
LOL! Yes we can!
Dawn recently posted… In for another month – how about you?
I signed up too. This month will be extremely busy but I signed up anyway. Heck, whats ONE more thing…
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February 1, 2012
Yay!
Dawn recently posted… In for another month – how about you?
Yay (squared) :)!
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Hey Dawn, I’m 3/4 through my first NaBlo and considering doing it again for March. I cannot believe how much I’ve learned about myself and how much my writing and editing skill has improved. I think you’re right–I need to remake the commitment for another month. Love the idea of writing a few posts when inspiration strikes, and saving them for those “don’t have time, don’t have energy” kind of days…
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February 21, 2012
NaBloPoMo is such a fantastic discipline, and also a great way to find new blogs to read! I’m pretty sure I’ll be recommitting for March as well – so many benefits to the practice that in some ways it would be silly not to do it.
Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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I’m in! There’s no whether or not about it…:-)
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March 1, 2012
Excellent! 🙂
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