tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post7027278524905384221..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: Pushing Your Word Count: WSG 27Jill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-54426961069197162012-10-23T11:35:50.738-04:002012-10-23T11:35:50.738-04:00I think they can. You still can set word count goa...I think they can. You still can set word count goals--but your final count would probably be different than mine! If you're writing articles, you could make your goal to write 1/2 an article/day. Or something similar. Play around with it!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-54367885913492984132012-10-23T11:24:23.799-04:002012-10-23T11:24:23.799-04:00Helpful tips, but I write NF. Can these pointers a...Helpful tips, but I write NF. Can these pointers apply to me?quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-55478630479604931382012-10-22T14:25:53.325-04:002012-10-22T14:25:53.325-04:00I don't know how they all do it, Nancy. Novemb...I don't know how they all do it, Nancy. November is always busy!!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-83961182684137644362012-10-22T14:25:27.860-04:002012-10-22T14:25:27.860-04:00Ha, ha! Same here! I'm inspired, but I won'...Ha, ha! Same here! I'm inspired, but I won't go there!!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-64795633892915386392012-10-22T14:25:07.511-04:002012-10-22T14:25:07.511-04:00I see your early risers posts on FB, Ralene--great...I see your early risers posts on FB, Ralene--great job!! I'm impressed you're making time to get your words in. Go, go!!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-20763213925737653592012-10-22T14:24:04.524-04:002012-10-22T14:24:04.524-04:00Brandi, I'm the exact same. Sitting for hours ...Brandi, I'm the exact same. Sitting for hours gives me too many temptations and I am less productive. :)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-77724366445294778392012-10-22T14:19:50.333-04:002012-10-22T14:19:50.333-04:00I hope you get some great word counts because of N...I hope you get some great word counts because of NaNo. You give great advice for anyone who wants to take up the challenge.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-80268134719452542522012-10-22T14:04:46.597-04:002012-10-22T14:04:46.597-04:00I love this advice, Jill!
I always get inspired b...I love this advice, Jill!<br /><br />I always get inspired by NaNo too. (But I never do it) :)Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-67981369604651501802012-10-22T13:39:47.328-04:002012-10-22T13:39:47.328-04:00Great post, Jill! I've been pushing those word...Great post, Jill! I've been pushing those word counts this month. When Saturday rolls around, my wc goal is 5K, how do I get that? Mostly tricks you mentioned. I write for an hour, take a break and do something else, write for another hour, take a break...until I hit 5K! During the week, it can be more of a struggle to hit my 2K daily goal. I recently switched my writing time to 5 a.m.! Yes, I'm crazy. BUT--it's working!Ralenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890775905785233298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-56866846279791391392012-10-22T12:55:52.476-04:002012-10-22T12:55:52.476-04:00Helpful tips, Jill. My biggest challenge is time m...Helpful tips, Jill. My biggest challenge is time management. I'm going to try your suggestion of taking short breaks and writing in chunks. When I sit for hours at my computer, I find that I'm spending more time on Facebook and news articles than I am actually writing. <br /><br />I like the idea of NaNo, but November is a tough month for me, too. Perhaps I'll try the challenge during the winter after the holidays. Brandi Boddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017741568841209088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-14646844843828337052012-10-22T12:21:10.037-04:002012-10-22T12:21:10.037-04:00November is just a rough month for me to commit to...November is just a rough month for me to commit to NaNo. We usually have at least one school break, plus I plan ahead for the holidays, and it's a shorter month. No thanks!!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-43908488040740458212012-10-22T12:20:18.117-04:002012-10-22T12:20:18.117-04:00I can tell you're motivated because your count...I can tell you're motivated because your counter never stays in one spot for long! This is another great tool for writers!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-2655674466226337232012-10-22T12:19:18.348-04:002012-10-22T12:19:18.348-04:00Gina, this is a GREAT question. I'm a plotter,...Gina, this is a GREAT question. I'm a plotter, but I think any writer can benefit from keeping track of her progress. <br /><br />Maybe you edit as you go? This prevents your word count from climbing? Then write down a summary of what you accomplished that day. <br /><br />Oct. 22, revised scene 2 in chap. 4, wrote 216 words of chapter 5. (2.25 hours)<br /><br />This provides a way to track our efforts and not get all grumpy with ourselves about our progress. :)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-33800733458153750872012-10-22T12:15:33.249-04:002012-10-22T12:15:33.249-04:00Cynthia, I'm always up for a "reward"...Cynthia, I'm always up for a "reward"!! The shorter chunks keeps my brain fired. I get molasses-y in the afternoon. :)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-27695487717733649532012-10-22T12:14:54.402-04:002012-10-22T12:14:54.402-04:00Great ideas, Jill. I'm toying with the idea of...Great ideas, Jill. I'm toying with the idea of NaNo, but am not fully committed.Shay Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15381320232580591156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-60927145289343794042012-10-22T12:14:35.662-04:002012-10-22T12:14:35.662-04:00Smart. Having someone (or a group) to check in wit...Smart. Having someone (or a group) to check in with makes a huge difference. Just like dieting!!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-64369101442798170942012-10-22T12:14:05.050-04:002012-10-22T12:14:05.050-04:00Me too. It's ridiculous how critical we can be...Me too. It's ridiculous how critical we can be! When I'm writing beginnings, I second guess myself, but that's dumb. I just have to commit!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-6010577576063306942012-10-22T12:13:45.633-04:002012-10-22T12:13:45.633-04:00I'm all about the word count goals! :) I keep ...I'm all about the word count goals! :) I keep a word count tracker on my blog, and I love adding to it. Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-37851813843328755022012-10-22T12:13:00.259-04:002012-10-22T12:13:00.259-04:00Exercising gives me writing boosts too, Melissa. I...Exercising gives me writing boosts too, Melissa. I've found taking a break to drink a large glass of ice water will perk me up in droopy times. Great tips!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-91712487488333568482012-10-22T12:12:11.730-04:002012-10-22T12:12:11.730-04:00Ooo, what a great concept! The three list! I'm...Ooo, what a great concept! The three list! I'm going to try it!!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-32322344228753604002012-10-22T12:11:43.607-04:002012-10-22T12:11:43.607-04:00Writing a certain number of scenes is a great tric...Writing a certain number of scenes is a great trick to meet goals! I like that, Jess!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-17738567658440453142012-10-22T12:10:51.029-04:002012-10-22T12:10:51.029-04:00It's hard to push. I know you're a busy mo...It's hard to push. I know you're a busy mom. I get it! I'm working on it too!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-27837635263983563382012-10-22T12:10:20.271-04:002012-10-22T12:10:20.271-04:00Daily word goals make writing doable! For me, at l...Daily word goals make writing doable! For me, at least!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-49129575998838248762012-10-22T12:08:20.485-04:002012-10-22T12:08:20.485-04:00Good stuff, but I'm wondering if you're a ...Good stuff, but I'm wondering if you're a plotter or SOTP writer. The SOTPer in me stresses from all this tracking while the plotter in my knows I should embrace more structure! And now I guess I need to start writing again to even implement this great ideas! LOL!Gina Conroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647753231391009981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-61567088807226239562012-10-22T11:36:31.019-04:002012-10-22T11:36:31.019-04:00Jill, awesome post! I love your tip about writing ...Jill, awesome post! I love your tip about writing in shorter chunks of time! I seriously need to do that--it would be better for my back that's for sure. And the "reward" system...aren't those fun?!Cynthia Herronhttp://www.authorcynthiaherron.comnoreply@blogger.com