…because that’s what I have to be. What am I doing? Sure, the A-Z blogging challenge sounds like fun. Yes, there might be more than 2,000 people participating this year, and I’m excited to see what they have to say on whatever topics they come up with. And yeah, maybe I’ll even manage to make a new blog friend or two out of it.
*waves to new person*
All of that aside, this is crazy. It’s April. I’m participating in Camp NaNoWriMo this month, though as of today I still don’t know what to work on. I have a low word count goal, but that’s because I’m going to be spending most of the month editing, God willing. Other plans for April include working on front- and back-matter for a book release, working through feedback from beta readers on a side-project, setting up a Facebook author page, doing up a newsletter for release late in the month, and researching reviewers who might be willing to give my book a look-see. Oh, and I think round 2 of ROW80 is starting.
That, and everything non-writing-related that I’m responsible for, like feeding my family, making sure the house doesn’t collapse in shame over the mess it contains, figuring out how we’re going to pay for new appliances (dental for one of the kids AND a new washer/dryer set), making sure the kids are clean and dressed when they leave the house, walking the dog, trying to not be a giant ball of stress when I’m hanging out with AJ, possibly visiting family at some point…*
NO SWEAT.
So why throw a blog challenge in there that requires me to post six days a week all month?
I’ll tell you why. Because I don’t have to post more than 100 words on any given day. Because if I let myself just relax and don’t stress over missed days, this could actually be fun. Because it gives me something to post about besides FLAAAARRRRGH. Because I can maybe, possibly, kinda schedule some of these ahead of time. Or say… all of them.
Will I make it through the month? I don’t know. Other things are more important. But I’m going to try to post, and to visit different blogs each day until the end of the month (plus my friends and family who are participating, of course).
This will require B for Balance and O for Organization. And T for Time-Management. Possibly D for Drugs.** You might see less of me on Facebook and Twitter. If I miss something important on your blog, friend, please punch me in the back of the head to get my attention.
But not too hard. I still need C for Consciousness. Thanks.
Want to see who’s up for the challenge? The sign-up list is here, featuring all 2092 participants! Wow…
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* Really, my life is amazing. A for amazing. I’m so thankful for my family and friends, my work, the fact that I have a chance to try this whole “writing” thing out, my imagination and the beautiful world I’m privileged to wake up to every day when so many don’t get that chance. I am NOT complaining. Just busy. 🙂
**Not really. Don’t do drugs. Stay in school, kids.
disregard the prologue 
April 1st, 2014 at 8:07 am
Yup! It’s gonna be A for Awesome. And E for Exhausting. But W for worth it. I hope.
April 1st, 2014 at 8:17 am
I’m E for excited to visit some new blogs. 🙂
April 1st, 2014 at 8:08 am
I think you are definitely A for Absolutely Bonkers. I considered doing this challenge, but then I chickened out for all the reasons you list. Well, similar ones. I also had a craving to do Camp NaNo, but am insisting on editing instead, despite a faint gnawing feeling in the pit of my stomach encouraging me to write something new.
April 1st, 2014 at 8:17 am
I’ve edited for camp before (going by page count rather than word count). It’s fun, but the cabins do get distracting. 🙂
April 1st, 2014 at 8:12 am
Wow. Good luck and hopefully you avoid the padded room.
April 1st, 2014 at 8:18 am
Nah. All of this writing stuff goes away if I just say the word. I’m bringing it on myself, really. 😉
April 1st, 2014 at 8:19 am
Always a bit of masochism in an author.
April 1st, 2014 at 8:20 am
Right? I mean, my imagination refuses to respect safe words, but I could stop the actual writing…
THAT’S when I’d need the padded room, methinks.
April 1st, 2014 at 8:33 am
Sneak a Sharpie in there and you’ll be fine. 😀
April 1st, 2014 at 10:01 am
“doesn’t collapse in shame over the mess it contains” – ohhh, that’s what my apartment has been doing all this time…That made me laugh 🙂
Good luck with April, it sounds like it will be lots of fun, despite all the madness! You know what they say – if you want something done, give it to a busy person…..
April 1st, 2014 at 10:27 am
I’m doing A to Z too and kind of signed up for Camp Nano. Not sure if I’ll stick with it yet, but I love how it keeps me motivated to meet that daily word count goal. Good luck! Loved your A to Z post.
April 1st, 2014 at 12:50 pm
Ha ha! Don’t worry, I’m not taking this post as an endorsement to do drugs!!! Wow, you have a ton on your plate, but it all looks so fun!!! My month is going to be crazy too (My first book debuts on the 29th SQUEE!!!)
I can’t wait to see how you manage 🙂 Cheers and best of luck!!!
p.s. I’m a new follower 🙂
April 1st, 2014 at 1:02 pm
AAAAH! You must be freaking out over your book release! I know I would be. I’ll have to stop by your blog. 🙂
April 1st, 2014 at 3:18 pm
Wow! Good luck! Maybe think of it as A is for Awesome. 🙂
April 1st, 2014 at 6:47 pm
I’m also participating in Camp Nano, so yay for us! You sure have lots of things to do, but I’m sure you can do everything. Girl power! Ahahah!
April 2nd, 2014 at 8:08 am
I’ve signed up and failed before, but it is a REALLY fun challenge, and I’m hoping this time I succeed and feel like a champ! 😀 Looking forward to the rest of your posts, dropping by from sujataravi6.wordpress.com for the A-Z challenge.
April 7th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
“I’m participating in Camp NaNoWriMo this month, though as of today I still don’t know what to work on. I have a low word count goal, but that’s because I’m going to be spending most of the month editing, God willing.”
Looks like you had the same idea I did! Editing is going well so far, but I’ve only just hit the halfway point and I haven’t even touched the 20k of writing I’ve committed to for Camp NaNo.
April 7th, 2014 at 6:59 pm
As long as you’re making progress, i’d call that a win!