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30,000 Word Reward: NaNoWriMo Day 26

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30,000 Word Reward: NaNoWriMo Day 26

So, if you do the math, I am behind. By Day 26 of NaNoWriMo, according to the official NaNo site, one should have 43,342 words. I am just now reaching 30,000.  But 30,000 words in one month is something to celebrate, and I am being grateful to myself that I am getting words on the page, that this novel is moving ahead, and chanting “Progress, not perfection” to myself every step of the way.

I know I can be an overachiever and that I can be really hard on myself, so I am finding these “even if you are behind” rewards an excellent way to remind myself that moving forward is a win, even if I am not moving forward as quickly as I expected. 

Again, I sent the family to the store to pick the plants for me, because last time, it really made me happy to feel supported with the small surprises they brought home. It has the added benefit of making sure that everyone likes the plants that are decorating our house. 

Here is my 30,000 word reward:

It’s a galaxy false aralia. 

And, it totally motivated me. I got over 5,000 words today! This is by far the best day I’ve had so far in terms of words on the page. 

I love that these plants are congregating, creating a little forest that is reminding me that the novel is coming along and that I am showing up. 

I have a lot of showing up to do to catch up at this point, but I am determined! 

Are you still in it? Are you progressing? Any advice about keeping yourself on track?

Here are today’s stats!

Progress:

Day 26 Word Count: 5302

Total Word Count: 33321

Where I Planned to Be: 42000

1667 words per day: 43342

20,000 Word Reward: NaNoWriMo Day 19

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20,000 Word Reward: NaNoWriMo Day 19

I have reached 20,000 words! 

The truth of the matter is that I am very behind. You might have seen in yesterday’s post that I was nearly 12000 words behind where I had hoped to be by this time, and about 10,000 words behind the NaNoWriMo projected word count of 30,006 words for yesterday. 

I am even more behind today because again, I have not written.

THE IMPORTANCE OF REWARDING YOURSELF

If I am being honest, the overachiever in me does not feel like I should get a reward when I am this far behind. But this is probably also the reason that giving yourself rewards is important. I have written more than 20,000 words this month. This makes it one of the best months of the year for me so far in terms of volume of writing, and there are still 10 days left to write more. 

This is something to celebrate. I’ve been more consistent than usual this month. I’ve made the novel I am working on a priority in a way that I don’t often do. 

So, here she is: my 20,000 word reward, plant #2 this month, my reminder that progress is progress even if it is slow: a lemon button fern! 

THE IMPORTANCE OF CHEERLEADERS

This girl is a little scraggly and in need of some TLC, but she sure is making me happy. I did not have time today to go out and get myself my reward, so I sent my significant other and daughter out to pick one for me. 

I do love ferns and this one is a cutie, so they definitely did a good job.

Now the fern’s sitting on my desk and she is this lovely reminder that I have people supporting me and that I am moving forward, still.

I highly recommend getting your support system involved in helping you get through NaNoWriMo! 

How are you all doing out there? Have you found ways to let the people in your life support you? What kinds of community and reminders are helping you get through?

Here are the stats for today

Progress:

Day 19 Word Count: 0

Total Word Count: 20064

Where I Planned to Be: 32000

1667 words per day: 31673