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NaNoWriMo Day 18-21 – Word Count – Who’s Counting Anyway?

November 21, 2013 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

So I've had a bit of a mind melt on my NaNoWriMo attempt. Over the past few days, I've realized that putting pressure on myself to hit the 50,000 word mark at this point in my life is making me feel unhappy and exhausted, and like I'm losing focus on why I'm writing. The first time… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Day 18-21 – Word Count – Who’s Counting Anyway?

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