Writing Wednesday Check In

I am happy to report that I have kept up with my writing habit over the last 6 months. As always I’ll start with my stats.

Action Plan Progress:

• DONE – Improved my blogging stats
• DONE – 4/4 habits developed and blogged
• DONE – 1/1 book on writing read

Blogging Stats:

• 62 posts (↑ from 22 posts)
• 34 followers (↑ from 16)
• 547 visitors (↑ from 126)
• 818 views (↑ from 249)
• 179 likes (↑ from 72)
• 39 comments (↑ from 12)

Completed Habits:

1. Smoothie Sunday – Drink a green smoothie everyday
2. Tidy Travels – Implement the KonMari method
3. Food Friday – Eat an 8 Weeks to Wellness approved meal everyday
4. Project Management Monday – Read the Project Management Body of Knowledge

Book Breakdown:

• Title: On Writing: 10th Anniversary Edition: A Memoir of the Craft
• Author: Stephen King 
• Genre: Biography/ Memoir
• Grade: A

“Write what you like.”

The On Writing section is the heart of the book and I came away with a lot of great tips:

• Master the fundamentals: vocabulary, grammar, and the elements of style
• Read and write a lot
• 1st drafts shouldn’t take more than a season (3 months)
• Give your writing life by adding your knowledge of life (especially work)
• Situation comes first then plot and characters
• Begin with the story and progress to the theme
• 2nd draft = 1st draft – 10%
• Writers Market

“Door Shut, Door Open”

King shares an unedited fictional piece, and then a mark up of the same work. This is exactly what I have been looking for in these writing books. King’s work as a teacher gives weight to the lessons in this book.

It’s a popular book for good reason, and I recommend it to anyone looking to improve their writing.

6 Month Goals:

• Improve my blogging stats
• Blog about 4 new habits (one in each category)
• Read a book to help improve my writing
• Watch a documentary on writing/writers

Accomplishments abound with this blog. My closet is clean, I drink smoothies, eat veggies, lost 10 pounds, and manage projects better than ever. The best part is I’m still doing all of my favorite things like watching movies, reading books, and trying new things; just in a more focused manner. Here’s to leveraging your strengths!

Keep an eye out for my next habit!