My Journey to Become a Writer 08/20/2024 Post #233

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Today was a day to get things back in order, try and fix the overflowing washing machine, and make plans for the coming days.

What Did I Accomplish Today to Be a Writer?

I did Day 233 of the 100 Words a Day Writing Challenge 2024 through L.A. Writers’ Lab and spent a couple of hours clearing out emails, so that I can find things more easily. I worked on fixing the washing machine, so I’ll have clothes to wear and towels to use. I tried to figure out what I’m going to do about next year’s trip to Tuscany – whether I’ll stay home or embark on another adventure…

I received some encouraging feedback today from someone I’ve been editing for – I’m trying to factor in what part of my schedule helping people with their stories will play in my future strategies…

My Office Management Strategy to Cut Down on Distractions as a Writer

It’s taken a lot of time to tame my inbox, but getting it empty each day is huge for reducing stress. Before, I felt so behind and scrambled when it came to correspondence. Using labels (like I have an online “file cabinet”) has done wonders for getting information in order.

Thanks for reading what I’m writing,

Jody Susan

The post down below from 99 days ago was written on the second day of my writing retreat in Tuscany. Today I’m trying to decide if I’ll go again…

Jody

I'm not sure what to say here: I once got second place in a dog-look-alike-contest? I know how to fold a fitted sheet? I'm pretty much a poster child for social backwardness - at least as far as social media is concerned; but I have some stories I think I'm supposed to share and am attempting to do that here, in this space.

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