It is 2021, and I'm so glad we've started a new year. I love making goals, and setting out a plan to achieve those goals. This post is going to be two-fold for me. I have year long goals, but I'm also making goals for just this round of ROW80. Here we go. 2021 Goals … Continue reading Round 1 of #ROW80 for 2021
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Writing through grief #ROW80 #amwriting
It has been probably the worlds longest month. Writing through grief is an experience I never wish on anyone, especially when the writing you're doing is not grief related. Journaling through grief is so helpful, please don't think I'm saying don't write your emotions. The end of November is always rough because it's the anniversary … Continue reading Writing through grief #ROW80 #amwriting
Mid-week check in for #row80 and #nanowrimo wrap up
I spent the last week barely writing and focusing as much as I could on launching my book. The barely writing slowed down my nano progress goals so I didn't hit my goals for NaNoWriMo, which were to write every day for 30 days and to write most of if not all of three novels, … Continue reading Mid-week check in for #row80 and #nanowrimo wrap up
Non-existent mornings #ROW80 #NaNoWriMo
As I sit here at not even 7am with my daughter watching Moana for the six millionth time, I'm annoyed. Not because of Moana, not because of time with my daughter, because 5am-7am is supposed to be my writing time, especially on Sunday mornings and since daylight savings, my kids have been waking up when … Continue reading Non-existent mornings #ROW80 #NaNoWriMo
#ROW80 update and heading straight into #NaNoWriMo
I did not update this week, which is my bad, but this week had shit hit the fan hard. It's too long and too personal to explain, but let me start by saying I'm so grateful to have a therapy appointment on Monday. It will be well-utilized. Quite a lot has also happened in this … Continue reading #ROW80 update and heading straight into #NaNoWriMo
ROW80 Update #ROW80
Good morning! I've been working hard (kind of). I've actually been resting a lot too. I had surgery last week, and recovery has been slow. Here's my mid-week update on what I've been doing. For marketing, I'm learning about Amazon Ads, I'm looking at blog tours and a release event for De-Termination which is coming … Continue reading ROW80 Update #ROW80
#ROW80 and Writing Goals
I used to participate actively in ROW80, ages ago, as I did with WIPpet Wednesdays. I always love supporting other aspiring and published authors. We all need to encourage one another. I've fallen behind on my blogging, which is not abnormal. I'm so focused on writing and getting some new material out there right now … Continue reading #ROW80 and Writing Goals
Break time is OVER! #amwriting #update
Hey all! I know! It's been forever! These past few months I've been in and out of the house, gone for weeks at a time. It's been hard to keep up with stuff. That and not feeling well (more about that later in a separate post) doesn't make productivity high. So, since I've been gone, … Continue reading Break time is OVER! #amwriting #update
The story continues… #ROW80 and #WIPpetWednesday
As you can see below, I haven't done much, and I'm heading in a very busy month for me. I'm hoping I get something done this week before I start driving around the entire middle part of our country it seems. I'm pretty sure I'll be putting close to 3k miles on my car in … Continue reading The story continues… #ROW80 and #WIPpetWednesday
A break and some refocusing #ROW80
Well, I just got back from the SO's graduation, and wow, it was busy busy busy. So needless to say, I got not much done. However, I wasn't getting much done on my goals before that. I realize I need to reevaluate a bit and then hunker down and do some work. A few things … Continue reading A break and some refocusing #ROW80
It’s Sunday!! #ROW80
Good morning! I only have about negative 5 minutes to write this before I have to run off to add day churchy stuff, but I'm here writing it. Right now I'm juggling day job stuffs, release day for TWO things stuff, and maybe writing and editing stuffs but not really very well. If you missed … Continue reading It’s Sunday!! #ROW80
Goals for 2015 #amwriting #amreading
Back in December I wrote a post talking about my goals for 2015, kind of a general post of what I wanted to accomplish. Since the first quarter ended and I got a bit behind because of life (that darn Easter thing again), I thought I'd update you all now instead of waiting another month … Continue reading Goals for 2015 #amwriting #amreading
trying to keep up #ROW80
Well...I'm back!!! I've got a lot going on in general, but it always seems to pile up. This week the SO was home for 4 days straight, which seriously cramped my style in writing a bit. Yesterday I drove about an hour to meet another awesome writer whom I've connected with online, and it felt … Continue reading trying to keep up #ROW80
Secrets Unbidden #ROW80 & #WIPpetWednesday
Morning! I can hear the birds chirping outside. It's been my morning wake up for the last week or so. That means spring is officially 100% here if the birds are back. Such an amazing change to see. My wrist has been hurting a whole lot the past few days, meaning I've been walking around … Continue reading Secrets Unbidden #ROW80 & #WIPpetWednesday
The Writing Maverick #ROW80
Good morning!! Today is going to be a busy day for me, and until the SO goes to work, I may not get any time to write. Which is a sad day, but a necessary part of the balance of life. I write much better in the mornings than I do in the afternoons or … Continue reading The Writing Maverick #ROW80
Ch-ch-ch-changes! #ROW80
So I'm making some changes to my goal list for this round, mostly because I finished my book and have other things to focus on. Also, my computer will be in the shop for the next two weeks or so, meaning the audio recording is not going to happen this round at all. I just … Continue reading Ch-ch-ch-changes! #ROW80
#ROW80 update — Almost done!
Hello all! My in laws are in town this weekend, so I'm going to make it quick. I have been writing! If I stick with my plan, I'll finish this piece on Feb 8th or around then, which is just before I leave for a whole week to go to a conference. So here's my … Continue reading #ROW80 update — Almost done!
Time and time again #ROW80
I finally got days off. Friday was my first day off since January 3rd, and I took it and ran with it. It felt soon good. Now I'm sitting here on Sunday morning kind of wishing I had just one more day off to finish resting up before head off to work, but alas, it's … Continue reading Time and time again #ROW80
A quick update on a busy weekend #ROW80
Hey all! My weekend went from semi-busy to crazy busy in the span of about 4 hours. Friday I was supposed to have a half day off, usually it's a full day off, but I ended up driving four hours to Wichita and 4 hours home. Saturday I had a funeral, and today I have … Continue reading A quick update on a busy weekend #ROW80
Goals for the first round of the year! #ROW80
Well, it's the start of a new round, meaning I have to make some goals up. I certainly should have been thinking about this a lot sooner than just last night and this morning. So I guess that means my goals are likely to change. 1. write 1667 words a day I really liked this … Continue reading Goals for the first round of the year! #ROW80
Adrian J. Smith 