Tuesday, 1 January 2013

One sentence a day


I mentioned in one of my previous posts that I have set myself a new challenge for 2013.   As well as writing more articles and a non-fiction book, I wanted to do something a bit different.

I was given this beautiful little diary for Christmas with just enough space to write one sentence on each day of the week.  With that in mind I thought if I could do this every day for a whole year, I will actually end up with a short story of around 2000 words by next December 31st if on average my sentences are around 8 - 10 words.  I love challenges like this because I have no idea where it will take me.  My moods and thoughts will be different every day so it will be interesting to see what I have at the end of it.

I found this when I was doing the Nanowrimo challenge which is the other end of the scale in that you have to write 50,000 words in 30 days.  My story took a complete change in the final stages and I had no idea why, it just happened.

I quite like the idea of slowly does it and this certainly won't hinder my other writing projects or give me writers cramp.

So here I go.  I have no idea what to write but when I open it up onto the first day of a new year, I am determined to put an entry in and keep going for the whole year.


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6 comments:

  1. klahanie1 January 2013 at 17:54

    Hi Diane,

    I also like the idea of taking your time. I think those challenges such as Nanowrimo would put me under pressure I don't need.
    Your realistic plan of writing an entry during the whole year is a most positive focus. Happy and fulfilling writing to you in this New Year and new adventure.

    Gary x

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    1. Diane Perry2 January 2013 at 09:06

      Thank you Gary,
      Yes I feel like taking it easy for a while and let my writing thoughts come slowly. I found todays entry came so easily because I was not under any pressure. good luck to you and all your 'Wee folk' not to mention Penny, bless her! x

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  2. Simon Whaley6 January 2013 at 09:55

    What a lovely idea! Hope you write something really magical!

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  3. Suzanne Furness6 January 2013 at 11:32

    Hi visiting from Gary's blog, it's nice to meet you. I love your diary idea.

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  4. Diane Perry14 January 2013 at 07:12

    Thanks for your comments, Simon, Suzanne and Rob. It really is going well, it's amazing how sometimes slow can be good. I may not try it with my next novel though! I shall be posting very soon on my progress.

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  5. Unknown14 January 2013 at 16:27

    Diane, I've tagged you on my blog. :0)

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