tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post3040465702699179887..comments2024-02-19T15:25:57.626+11:00Comments on Breathless In the Bush: What I Loved About 'RWA 50K in May'HelzKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01921987291520604201noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-64609465425941843522017-06-06T08:23:40.023+10:002017-06-06T08:23:40.023+10:00Hi Juanita! I can't believe I didn't know ...Hi Juanita! I can't believe I didn't know this has been a 'thing' for three years! Thanks for your company along the way - I really enjoyed the funny stories you had to tell over the course of the month. And thanks for dropping by, too. :D Marilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-12654087758268130822017-06-06T08:18:14.464+10:002017-06-06T08:18:14.464+10:00It is such a great way to get the words down, Shar...It is such a great way to get the words down, Sharon (even when you don't feel in a writing mood). Marilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-15692476643541440252017-06-05T19:51:58.655+10:002017-06-05T19:51:58.655+10:00This was my third attempt at 50k in 30 days with R...This was my third attempt at 50k in 30 days with RWA. I'm always inspired by the daily word counts and it gives me great pleasure to know I'm not alone in the race to the finish line. It's fun cheering each other on, giving hugs when needed and showing that team spirit and support with fellow writers. I'm so proud of all of you whether your achievement was big or small, because words are words and it's hard getting them down when we're juggling life. See you all throughout June! PS: I also love that I get to meet people I don't know or haven't met face-to-face yet. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-42763488881377708742017-06-05T19:44:43.357+10:002017-06-05T19:44:43.357+10:00Hi Marilyn, I've never written as part of a gr...Hi Marilyn, I've never written as part of a group in this way, but it sounds like an amazing experience.Sharon Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01662544181464130756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-83927479586925392942017-06-05T17:51:50.680+10:002017-06-05T17:51:50.680+10:00Hi Bree! It was great to have your company through...Hi Bree! It was great to have your company through the month - you were a wonderful cheerer-onner! So glad the group worked for you, too. I'm hooning in June, but not to the same extent as May. I need to get some editing done! Thanks for dropping by. 🤗Marilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-46063049809049237232017-06-05T17:43:26.894+10:002017-06-05T17:43:26.894+10:00Wasn't it brilliant? I ebbed and flowed throug...Wasn't it brilliant? I ebbed and flowed through the month, but I was there every day cheering people on, and being encouraged to keep on cruising. Increased my expected monthly word count by nearly 10K! Now to continue the momentum with hoon in June...Bree Verityhttp://www.breeverity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-39819751942701485682017-06-05T14:06:52.816+10:002017-06-05T14:06:52.816+10:00Thanks Cassandra! It was such a great feeling to a...Thanks Cassandra! It was such a great feeling to achieve my goal that I've decided to carry on with some of the group and participate in 'Hoons in June'. Hopefully it'll help me get this short story that I need to do, finished. :)Marilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-48197983212115694892017-06-05T14:06:18.093+10:002017-06-05T14:06:18.093+10:00:D xx:D xxMarilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-48611696534726063642017-06-05T14:04:03.950+10:002017-06-05T14:04:03.950+10:00I can vouch for the hard yards my bride put into t...I can vouch for the hard yards my bride put into this. Not every day was easy but she kept beavering away and passed the finish line with little to spare! Well done you!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-30229024134474383052017-06-05T11:02:49.462+10:002017-06-05T11:02:49.462+10:00Very inspirational Marilyn. I've done a few Bo...Very inspirational Marilyn. I've done a few Book in a Month (BIAM) challenges with the RWA Historical e-loop and always find it a great way to get those numbers up. As you said the plan doesn't always work but when it does it is a great feeling. Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-9124191553923263562017-06-05T09:07:47.349+10:002017-06-05T09:07:47.349+10:00Hi Suzy! Thanks so much for dropping by. Congratul...Hi Suzy! Thanks so much for dropping by. Congratulations on finishing your first draft - that's an awesome achievement! I really loved the camaraderie of the group, too, and I'm looking forward to meeting in person those participants going to the conference in August. :DMarilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-77195830107119285972017-06-05T09:03:25.252+10:002017-06-05T09:03:25.252+10:00To begin with, I was a little dubious about it wor...To begin with, I was a little dubious about it working for me, but once I committed myself and got to know some of the other participants, it was the BEST motivator. Good luck with your retreat in December. Jealous! ;)Marilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-58041289685610190942017-06-05T08:41:24.176+10:002017-06-05T08:41:24.176+10:00I joined in on the fun ... it was the best motivat...I joined in on the fun ... it was the best motivator. Normally I write in spits and spurts, procrastinate a lot, wander around A LOT! Having to report each day gave me the push I needed to actual stay seated at the computer. <br />What I really loved was the camaraderie! There was always someone cheering you on - holding your hand when something wasn't working, patting you on the back whether it was 5, 50, 500 or 5000 words.<br />I loved every moment and actually finished the first draft of a MS!<br />I surpassed the huge target I'd set myself so big thanks to everyone who helped and to our captain, Delwyn.<br />Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15633910105379623253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-5271381019713452102017-06-05T05:29:01.018+10:002017-06-05T05:29:01.018+10:00Hi Marilyn. I've had the intention but when th...Hi Marilyn. I've had the intention but when the time came other obligations stopped me. But congratulations to you for having a go and getting your word goal! I think for it to work for me I would need to be away. Perhaps a retreat. And yay, I'm going to one in December.Enisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14618040099949009436noreply@blogger.com