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Housekeeping!

A huge thanks to everyone who gave me some stars on iTunes. It makes a big difference!

Sprints
I've done exactly ONE writing sprint so far on Twitter. You can follow me there at twitter.com/jordancprice

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Writing Fast

I needed to write FAST last week, and I had an 8-12,000 word weekend. (I wrote so much I didn't even count it. Around there, though.) Here was my method:

1. Get a chunk done with dictation software. I use Dragon Naturally Speaking. Take a break.
2. Come back to the story and type for 400 words or so. Take another break. Keep switching between dictation and typing with breaks in between.
3. If the problem is that I'm unsure "what happens next," switch to handwriting and journal until the next scene becomes evident
4. Start writing again, reminding myself "you KNOW what has to happen next" if I feel resistant.

I found that the points of view of different characters worked better with the different methods. One guy was more of a dictation POV, the other one more of a typewritten POV.

Your Assignment

Think about your goals for 2010
Think of a few things you accomplished in 2009 that you're proud of