ROW80 update

by | Mar 4, 2012 | ROW80 update | 12 comments

I didn’t do too bad this week.

5 out of 7 days I made my 1000 word count- not getting on the internet helps a lot. I’ll continue with this goal.

I did write a first lesson, but it’s weak. So for this week I’ll work on lesson 2 and see if I can make lesson 1 stronger.

I checked out a lot more then three review sites and sent in requests for 5 sites. I haven’t heard anything back yet. I hope this means they are busy and not rejecting my story. Ah the fragile ego of a writer. I will check out at least 3 more review sites this weeks and send requests into those who seem like a good fit.

I didn’t send anything to my critique because my poor critique partner is totally overwhelmed with work, classes, and having gotten sick. We won;t meet again until the end of the month so instead I’ll change my goal to making edits suggested by my critique partners on two previous chapters.

How is everyone else doing?

12 Comments

  1. Gene Lempp
    Gene Lempp on March 4, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    Great job this week. I wouldn’t worry too much about the lesson being weak, first drafts/runs are like that and I’m sure that over time you’ll be able to refine it into something strong. Be patient with the review process – yep, all writers have that fragility – press on without worry, in time you’ll find the one that fits and is excited about your work. Persistence is the eternal key to success.

    Have a great week, Alica 🙂

    • alicamckennajohnson
      alicamckennajohnson on March 5, 2012 at 2:10 am

      Thanks Gene! I needed the reminder to keep persevering, no matter how pouty my ego gets.

  2. Julie Glover
    Julie Glover on March 4, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    Great word count week, Alica! I struggled to get much done last week, so I’m hoping for a much higher word count this one. Sounds like you’re doing terrific! Keep it up.

    • alicamckennajohnson
      alicamckennajohnson on March 5, 2012 at 2:12 am

      I hope I can keep it up. My fingers are crossed for next week!

  3. Bill Jones, Jr.
    Bill Jones, Jr. on March 4, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    Great job. I’m about halfway througj my final edit of the book, then it us formatting. I wish I were doing word counts.

    • alicamckennajohnson
      alicamckennajohnson on March 5, 2012 at 2:13 am

      Guh editing- I need to do some this week! Good luck getting all your stuff done.

  4. katewoodauthor
    katewoodauthor on March 5, 2012 at 5:19 am

    NICE work on the word count, Alica! Great goals, good luck this week 🙂

    • alicamckennajohnson
      alicamckennajohnson on March 6, 2012 at 3:12 am

      Thank you Kate! Good luck to you too.

  5. Jenny Hansen
    Jenny Hansen on March 5, 2012 at 5:56 am

    Congrats on the wordcount, Alica! I only get to count that sort of bulk if I include blogs. GOOD FOR YOU!! Congrats and I’m wishing you another fantastic week. 🙂

    • alicamckennajohnson
      alicamckennajohnson on March 6, 2012 at 3:13 am

      Thank you so much Jenny! And you should include blogs posts I do it’s all part of the difference.

  6. Keli Gwyn
    Keli Gwyn on March 5, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Congratulations on your progress, Alica!