Today I’m at a resort in Jupiter, Florida. It’s a writing retreat for one whole week.
I’ve taken my paper and pens and lots of sun block lotion. The best part, I haven’t left my home.
Yes I’m doing a virtual retreat with my writing group.
I’ve made a goal of 50 pages for this week. Send up some prayers for me. If you’ll like to keep up with me at the retreat, I will be posting my reports here too.
SUNDAY
I did three pages last night. However I did come up with an idea for the honeymoon, so I had to do a little research for it. Found what I was looking for, so hopefully I’ll get more pages written.
I’m looking for some music to get me in the mood, then I’m heading out to the beach.
Goal : 50 pages – 47 to go
MONDAY
I was on a roll last night. I wrote the wedding scene, the honeymoon and three other scenes.
I was listening to some Christian music and the words just flew from my fingers. It was like watching a movie and I was right there.
15 pages
GOAL: 50 – 35 pages to go
TUESDAY
I’m excited to say I wrote 12 pages yesterday. My story is moving right along. Everything I hoped for. I even came up with a few new ideas for conflict and for another story.
I think the spa treatment put me over the top.
Looking forward to today’s writing.
Hope everyone is having a good time writing.
GOAL: 50 - 23 pages to go
WEDNESDAY
The family swooped down on me saying I couldn’t leave them at home, so for two days I have to hang out with the family. You can never get rid of the family. LOL
I was able to squeeze two pages out.
GOAL: 50 - 21 pages to go
THURSDAY
Hanging out with the family today. Saw Last Holiday. It was a cutemovie, will definitely be adding to my DVD collection.Did get three pages done.
GOAL 50 - 18 pages to go
FRIDAY
We had a great day. Had dinner together, watch the lastest Harry Potter, which we all enjoyed. I put the kids to bed and was able to write 12 pages.
Goal 50: 6 pages to go
SATURDAY
I woke up early this morning, I wanted to reach my goal. I wrote 13 pages. Yes I reached my goal and beyond. Thank you Lord.
I’m all packed and ready to catch my plane. I’m sorry to leave the resort, it’s been a great week and its shown me I can meet deadlines and write when I need to.
Goal 50: 57 pages
See what you can do if you put your mind to it. Now I need 93 pages and I'll be done with the manuscript.
4 comments:
You go girl! I'll pray for you on my sunday blog, although at the rate you're going, you'll probably have made your goal by then!
Camy
I wish I was a bit more organized and not swamped by "day job" types of projects. You are an inspiration to us all! ;)
Here's some info I caught in a newsletter I thought some other writers might be interested in:
Brown Skin Books (Must be 18 years old to access website)
PO Box 46504
London N1 3YA
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.brownskinbooks.co.uk
E-mail: info@brownskinbooks.co.uk
Tel: 020 7226 4789
Snapshot: Brown Skin Books is a UK publisher of women's er.otica--
specifically novels, short stories, and crime thrillers. According to the
company's guidelines, "The aim of the series is to explore various
aspects of black female se.xuality in a way that our readers will find
interesting, possibly informative, but, at the same time, entertaining."
Writers’ guidelines online: Yes, at
http://www.brownskinbooks.co.uk/guidelines.htm
E-mail queries: Accepts
Payment: Rates are £750-£1500 (US$1,320-2,650) for novels plus
share of royalties on all subsidiary rights sales and about £25-£100
(US$45-175) for short stories, depending on length.
Rights: Not specified
Notes: Submissions accepted from women of color and over 18
years old. Writers may use a pseudonym.
Hurray Lashaunda!!! What a wonderful week. I am so proud of you. :)
mary
It was a great week. I wish I could do it every week, but you know life won't let that happen.
Thanks for stopping by.
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