WIP Challenge check-in, day 11 -- Tuesday

[xmarksthespotwhereistand]

Hello, everyone!
One of you mentioned that the check-in actually reminded them to write. Are the check-ins useful to you in that way? Does it help in making writing into a habit? Is it a place of reflection?
To me, it is a combination of the above, it reminds me to track my progress, i reflect on in what ways did i spend time with my WIP that day and sometimes, yes, reminds me that my WIP is waiting for me. On some days, it just reminds me to make writing into a habit: if i manage to sit down for ten minutes, i could already say that i did spend time today with my WIP. How about you, did you spend time today with your WIP? Reply in the comments whether you did or didn't and let's discuss how we use these check-ins.

Comments

[derien]

It does remind me that I should be writing, and I'm much more likely to spend a half hour scribbling things in my notebook during the day. Which hasn't translated, yet, to me actually spending time typing and revising and pushing my story forward, but... hopefully that will come. At least I'm thinking more about the characters. I'd say this is my big failing - not having a handle on more than about two characters. You can tell I'm not a people person.

[mistressofmuses]

Strong characterization is a weakness for me, so I feel your pain. I think even keeping your WIP in mind is helpful. Turning it over in your head and making notes is better than not thinking about it!

[linaewen]

I got a bit accomplished yesterday, but I probably won't have any time today due to work complications and other things.

The check-in does remind me to write but more often it pushes to me to write because I want to be able to say that I accomplished something writing related, even if it is just a small something!

[mistressofmuses]

Same here, for the check-ins. Even if I just say that I'm going to try to write something, I want to follow through!

[lif61]

I rewrote the first four parts of one of my fandom novellas that I wrote back in 2016. It got a lot of love when I first posted it, but now I'm a much better writer, so time for rewrites! I'm wondering if I can get to it more today. Thanks so much for check-in!

[mistressofmuses]

Nice job!

[lif61]

Thank you!

[mistressofmuses]

In an unusual turn of events for my day off, I DID work on my WIP, and I did so early in the day! (Hit the 500 word mark for the day, and may try for a bit more tonight.)

The check-ins definitely help me to reflect! While I usually see them in the evening when I come to check DW, that's usually before I sit down to write.
So while they don't exactly *remind* me to write, they do often *encourage* me to do so on a day where I might otherwise have been considering skipping the day. If I comment here saying "I'm planning on trying to get some done before bed", I feel a lot more motivated to do so/accountable for at least making an attempt!

[lif61]

Nice for hitting the 500 word mark!

[mistressofmuses]

Thank you!