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~2631~

Yesterday, I started working on my entry for the WYRM's Gauntlet final round. I'm writing outside my genre, unsure of myself, struggling. I managed to eke out 183 words. All day. Mingled with my frustrations was terror. How on earth will I write 2200+ words a day for NaNo when I can't even hit the 200 mark? Yup, I'm s-s-scar-ed!

Today was better. I told myself I would write 2200 words today, no matter what. And I did!! (Phew) I actually wrote 2631 words. It is the roughest rough draft I have ever written in my life. I only have until the 12th to shape this thing up and get it entered. I'll definitely be going down to the wire on this one.

I have to remind myself: Contests are for learning and growing as a writer. I'm definitely achieving those goals. When I stop being so competitive with myself, I usually notice more fluidity in my thoughts and writing.

I'm finished for today, but I feel good. Maybe I can do NaNo afterall...(*gulp*)