The fall writing plan is here. This was the summer of reading with some writing. With my kids in school now (YEESSSSS!), I can pick up the writing pace and keep the reading pace strong, too. Well those are my goals at least. Cheers to more words on the page now that summer is OVER.
What’s the plan? It’s simple! Words on the page, period. The aim is not about nailing down anything perfect or even permanent. The goal is to work on something, anything. A little bit every day. Two minutes or two hours. Any words will do. Are you in?
Can you tell how pumped I am for a new season of writing? Happy almost fall everyone! (It’s fall enough for me once school begins.)
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Nina Badzin hosts the podcast Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship. She's been writing about friendship since 2014, co-leads the writing groups at ModernWell in Minneapolis, and reviews 30+ books a year on her website.
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I get so sad about the end of summer, but my brain is screaming out for the routine to be back in place. I’m excited about more writing and reading, too!
I’m on day two of the new routine and loving it!
Haha, love the countdown picture! And I like the small goals approach of just trying to write something, anything, every day (though I know it’s harder than it sounds!).
But we (well, I) also tend to make it harder than it has to be. At least that’s been my mode for a while.
I’m so in. I’ve been writing (and submitting) over the summer but I am ready for my school year writing routine to be back in place because SO MUCH pent up stuff/loose ends that I need to get finalized on paper! It’s just not as doable with other folks around (as much as we love them…ahem). Wishing you an excellent, fruitful writing season!
Your school start date is borderline cruel. 😉
Yes! I’m so in! I’ve been challenged recently (wrote about it on WU today) so it’s good to have the company of other writers — helps so much — and love your inspiring illustrations!
Oh! Going to check out that post.
I love this plan! Words on the page – so simple! 🙂
Yep! Doesn’t even have to be a lot of words.
I’m in! Happy fall, Nina!
Yay!
So in! May it be a productive fall writing season for all.
Yes! Let’s do this!
Maybe that should be my plan too. Just two minutes a day of words on the page. A goal I can achieve. It’s be “fall” for me and August 4th! Cute back to school pics!!!!!
Thank you!
This is too cute — you and your kiddos. 🙂 I’m with you; school starting is fall enough for me, and I don’t even go to school or have kids! Any excuse to look forward to cooler weather, boot season, and that wonderful settling-into-the-year routine. I wish you many productive words, Nina.
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I think I will always run on a school year schedule. It helps that the Jewish New Year is also in the fall.
I’m in! Setting the bar low at ten minutes a day, so it’s easier for me to succeed.
I think that sounds perfect!
Love this! I am so in need of a consistent routine once again.
It’s been a good start for me. I hope it will be for you, too!
Yay! I’m in. After I took I writing workshop a few weeks ago, I feel excited to write again.
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Can’t wait to hear more about it!
You are cracking me up with that countdown! For us it’s still a week away.. well now it’s less.
I’m so in. The summer has been full of one or both kids and tons of travel. I used to write.. all the time.. All the time!!
You still produce so much! But I know what you mean. Summer is busy!
Yay! I just sent my youngest off to high school last week, and “graduated” from 20 years of homeschooling kids! I can’t tell you how excited I am to be able to write in the middle of the day like you do. Wishing you a productive fall, Nina!
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Okay so I have nothing to complain about with a few months of kids at home. 20 years. WOW!
I’m in! I’m also guilty of making it harder than it need be. Let’s do this! Thanks for the inspiration! XO
Yes! No perfectionism allowed.
Yes!! My kids are back in school and this is the first year my son has 2 full days, which is mind blowing. And also….pressure. The self-imposed kind. It’s just week one and my brain is scrambling to confirm (or more likely, deny) my productivity. But writing a few minutes every day? Can I do that? I think yes. Love what your summer sounded like. Here’s to fall 🙂
Pretend I’m toasting us with coffee, Dana.
The countdown images are awesome. Nicely done. lol
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Looking forward to writing with you this fall!!! Need some accountability for sure!