It's the first round of ROW80 in the New Year and I've already missed a check-in (last Wed)! What a way to kick off 2012...
My goals for this round haven't strayed from previous rounds, so here we go:
1. Write everyday
2. Finish the first draft of Paradox
3. Work (finish??) the first draft of my adult paranormal romance that's been hiding in a folder that only comes out occasionally to breathe...
This week, I've gotten in roughly 2,500 words to Paradox. I was kinda in a slump over the holidays, so I decided to just break it down and kept away from my WIP and just wrote scenes. I found that helped a lot in getting the juices flowing. I'm also a little stuck on the whole Traveler universe (no pun intended), so I need to take some time an sort all the realities.
On the home front, another reason why I've stalled a bit over the holidays is that I've struggled with a BIG decision.... (drumroll please) I have resigned from my job and have taken on a new one teaching full-time at the college! Yay!! Now, even though I'll be teaching a full load, I will have 3 days during the week that I can write from home! No more full-time job, being on-call, and working part-time as an adjunct. I now have a pretty sweet schedule and can devote more time to my writing. It means so much that I can do this and continue to hone my craft, write, and publish more books. But in the meantime, I have to juggle both full-time gigs until the end of January...
Now I've got to get back to finishing up my powerpoints for class and work on my WIP. For all those new and old to ROW80, GOOD LUCK this round!!
Wow that's exciting news about changing jobs! It's especially exciting that you get more time to write. What will you be teaching?
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole! I am keeping my Intro Criminology classes, but am now teaching Ethics in CJ and Forensic Psych. I am super excited :) Jan will be rough, as I'll be doing both jobs until my last official day on the 27th. I hope I can keep up!
ReplyDeleteThe change of job is very exciting....three whole days to write from home sounds amazing! I hope January goes well as you juggle everything and have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news! And to be able to work on writing more? That's just awesome!
ReplyDeleteExcellent news! Three days to yourself at home will make a huge difference. Good luck this week:)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Claudia! I remember when I went from adjuncting at three schools to having a home at one. Just get through January and it will be all good. :)
ReplyDelete@Em - Now let's just see how well I stick to a writing schedule, working from home!!
ReplyDelete@Lauralynn - I really hope this will get me motivated to work on my writing and really pursue it full-throttle!
@Gabrielle - Thanks! I'm super excited and I'm looking forward to my new classes. I wish I hadn't overlapped for this month, but I have so much to do before I leave...
@Stacy - Thanks! Of course, that's not counting Sunday! (I teach a Sat morning class). Good Luck right back at ya!!
ReplyDeleteThat's great news that you're taking a job that makes you feel like you're getting a sweet deal. I am blessed with a job that makes me feel that way, and it makes all the difference in the load I'm able to carry happily. Good luck in your new role!
ReplyDelete2500 words in a week on my WIP is like the summit to me, Claudia. YOU GO, GIRL!!! I am completely impressed with you. :-)
ReplyDelete@JR - Thanks! I am so thankful to have this opportunity. Now I just have my classes and writing!
ReplyDelete@Jenny - Thanks Jenny! It really helped when I stopped looking at it as an entire WIP and just broke down into pieces. I have scenes that I already know I want to write and I learned I don't have to write things in order!!
Congrats, Claudia! That's good news. And did I hear adult paranormal wip hiding in a folder?? That sounds interesting...
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great week. I'm sure the rest of January will be a juggling act, but February will settle down nicely. Best wishes!
Congratulations!!! I am beyond mega-proud of you!!!!!! Treat yourself this week! And, lovely progress on the writing front-keep it up!
ReplyDeleteYay! More time for writing! Congrats, Claudia!!
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