WIP Month Pledge Time
OK, SO.
It’s a little late, but here’s the deal...
Some lovely writers, lead by the marvelous @mottlemoth, have challenged themselves and others to participate in a new little something called WIP Month. It’s exactly what it sounds like: from March 12th - April 12th, set a goal and do your best to see it through!
In the last seven or so years, I’ve been struggling with my writing. That is to say, especially output and finishing. I’ve put down ideas, written out summaries and outlines, had fits and start, written blurbs and bits and whole chapters and kept it all to myself because I don’t feel any of it’s fit for the human eye. A bit over 4 years ago, I published several chapters of something I was really confident about on Ao3... and then never finished it. There’s guilt there, and plenty of other things. It’s been complicated, and messy, and I’m sure plenty of people can relate. I miss completing things. I want to do better.
So here’s my challenge to myself for WIP Month.
I will be working on Arpeggiate, because I want to work to fix and finish the WIP that’s been hanging in limbo for so long - but I am not going to pressure myself to finish it for the goal, because I need to encourage myself to walk again before running. My goal is going to be to redo the chapters that are existing and post at least one new chapter within the time frame, because I don’t want to put something out there that isn’t good, due to forcing myself to get it done. If I get more out, fantastic! But if I at least achieve my goal, I think I’ll feel like I’m moving in a positive direction for the first time in a very long time. Moth’s suggested rewarding ourselves, so my reward to myself will be going for a pedicure with my best friend.
I’ve already edited the first chapter, second chapter’s a mess, so we’ll see how we go. If you do head over to read the fic, be aware that the first chapter is updated, but until otherwise noted, the second chapter is almost definitely about to be pulled apart and reworked, possibly into several new chapters!
I’m also going to try to spend a bit more time in the Tumblr space... It’s been a while, but it helps to see and hear voices supporting each other. Good luck, everyone, with your challenge!
