I've been inspired by mundungus42

[rayvyn2k]

If you don't know, she is attempting an "Insane Writing Project" and has been successful, so far. (I'm really rooting for her!)

Well, as you may have read now and then (heh) I've been a bit depressed and had a couple of family members die this year. So, while I was able to write and submit my sshg_promptfest fic, I really had not written anything except that all year.

I just got out of the habit of writing every day.

Now, I want to finish at least one book before I die. I have one nearly finished (a sci-fi/romance) and one started (a Regency romance) but no motivation to pick either one up again at the moment.

So. What to do?

I had started to move my HP fic from all the different places it's posted all over the internet to AO3 a few years ago. So, I came up with the brilliant idea to finish moving everything over there so it's all in one place. I figured that would a) get it all in one place, and, b) get me writing every day again.

Because, once you re-read something you wrote nearly ten years ago, you WILL revise. (No, you WILL. Ugh. See previous post!)

(Also, I've been writing HP fanfic for 10 years? I am so surprised at how many stories I've written. And I know that many of you have written so much more than I have--where do we come up with it all? We rock.)

So, I started on June 30. Since then, I have moved 12 additional fics to AO3 (and tossed in a donation, too.)

A handy link if you want to see and read.

And, I have been writing every day. :) A couple of the fics needed some serious editing. (Hoo, boy.) Some I had to go in and code everything (what a pain).

I have a draft sitting tonight since hubby and I went out to eat and run errands after work, and I didn't get it finished. But I worked on it! And I'll post it tomorrow night.

I'm really feeling good about this exercise. It's helping me get into the habit of writing again. I'm loving the high I'm getting from it. I had forgotten how much I love to write.

I must go off to bed (work tomorrow, boo), but I couldn't wait another day without thanking mundungus42 for the inspiration. *smooches*

Comments

[droxy.livejournal.com]

still waiting for AO3 to give me my membership so I can review more easily. Good luck! It's always good to have goals.

[rayvyn2k.livejournal.com]

Do you have to do something go become a member? I did it so long ago, I've forgotten. I don't think you have to pay or anything...at least that's what the FAQ says...?

[droxy.livejournal.com]

right, its free, but one needs approval.

[rayvyn2k.livejournal.com]

I wish I could help speed the process along for you!

[mundungus42.livejournal.com]

OH MY GOSH THIS IS SO AWESOME!!! GO YOU!!!

*bounces excitedly* I could not be happier that in some small way my insane writing project has helped inspire you to get reading and revising and compiling and ZOMG WRITING MORE!!

Please count me among the many people rooting for you like mad. *waves pompoms in the air like a great pompom waving thing*

Let us both finish novels before we die. I am convinced we can do it!

[rayvyn2k.livejournal.com]

I had to thank you. I have been following your efforts this year with interest. Thank you for the inspiration to get going and the cheering section. :)