I’m always applying self-discipline to keep writing. Each night this week, I have written more material for the book. I now have 10 pages total and OpenOffice Writer tells me there are 6,257 words. The itch to edit existing text is sometimes strong, but I recognize that I need to keep writing and give a lot of thought to the book and the characters and the message I have for my readers when I’m not writing, programming, coaching two new employees at the office or fixing computers in my life outside my day job. Taking at least one walk a day helps me. Exercise gets me feeling good about the writing to come and I start trying to live my book characters. Last night was exhilarating because I let the words flow. Tonight wasn’t as fun, but I made a quick list of my characters and who they correspond to in real life and considered how they will proclaim my message for me as I typed away. I am not worried about tools, OpenOffice and git for version control are just fine with me. Overall, this is a good week. A week of self-discovery for me as I start to think of myself as a writer, not as a technician. With much work and committment, I can succeed with this book!
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