While I was driving, I got this idea for writing a book that has alternate endings, and thus, alternate editions. It came to me while I was thinking about how my book would make a great video game. And video games have alternate endings all the time.

I might write both of these versions just for the sake of seeing which I like more. I could surprise myself greatly. And that gives me some motivation to get back to writing.

#amwriting

S2: Day 162 (527)
Word Count: 0
Total: 46816

I'm so tired. Yesterday was a full day at the amusement park, and my body is exhausted. We'll see how I decide to fill my time today.

You know how there's that word for hoarding books? I definitely have that problem. I just picked up 6 epic length novels from the library. Just because. That's my summer goal. Get through them.

S2: Day 161 (526)
Word Count: 0
Total: 46816

Did more editing. I think that's going to be how I spend my weekend. I'm in a reading mood. Come Monday, I should feel ready to write again.

This not having any commitments during the day is...so...bizarre feeling. I feel like I'm doing something wrong.

WHAT I NEED:

- I verbally process story ideas. So need to be able to actually chat.
- I don't care if we write the same genre, but be willing to help with mine. Some of my best writing critiques come from outside my POV.
- Fairly regular meetings. Once a week, or twice a month. Could even swing once a month, but that might not be enough.
- I'm deeply attached to my ideas. Poop on them too much and I'll retreat. 🤷‍♀️Be kind.

Let's talk if you're interested.

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Someone on the bird app was talking about how they needed a writing group that actually worked for them. It really resonated with me, because I am in search of that kind of a group as well.

But I'm picky #writingcommunity . I've been hurt too many times in the past by well intentioned creative persons.

If you fit the following, then let's talk? Continued... 1/?

Things I'd like to do today:

- Write
- Edit
- Game
- Read
- Go for a walk

Things I have to do today:

- Laundry
- Declutter
- Garden
- Take the kids to karate

We'll see how this goes.

It's my first day off in a while, and I slept in until 6:30. Go figure. But! On the plus side, the house is really quiet, so I'm going to make my tea and some breakfast and go from there!

S2: Day 160 (525)
Word Count: 0
Total: 46816

I didn't even edit yesterday. I'm okay with this. It was a really stressful evening. Kids were all amped since they were done with school. Petty fights abounded. If today follows the same pattern, those boys will be having a very sad, sad summer.

Well, we all made it through the school day in one piece. #victory

"Nothing" days are the days that I get lost in writing words. They're the days I go on long walks and sort through my thoughts so I can keep working. I catch up on chores and savor my space.

For me they're not nothing. But tell that to outsiders... 🙄

One more day. That's all me and the kids have to get through. It'll be such a relief to come back home and kick back. Especially after this year.

My summer goals are to use my time off to the fullest. And by the fullest, I mean, establishing my boundaries, writing/creating more, and being more true to myself.

I'm really good at letting people guilt me into giving up my "nothing" days. And I need at least 2-3 days a week of those to thrive.

S2: Day 159 (524)
Word Count: 0
Total: 46816

Had another great day of editing. I think I'll be doing that again today. It's helping me reconnect with what I'm writing. Edit today, and then tomorrow, I will be writing to my heart's content because I'll be done with the day job until Fall! No more afternoon distractions.

And...I've done all the things on my list. That means I can poop out for the rest of the night, right?

The To-Do List:

- Day job.
- Chiropractor appointment.
- Finish Beta read.
- Update Wattpad chapters with the new edits.

That's everything that HAS to be done today. All else is a bonus.

S2: Day 158 (523)
Word Count: 0
Total: 46816

I spent my work time in the editing cave. No words, but I changed names on my WIP. Now it's time to update my Wattpad version of that WIP. Lots of progress, just of a different nature than words added.

Well, I just decided to change all of the names in my series. Because why not?

Today I go back to the day job. We have three more days of school, and I just want to get through them in one piece. This is my main goal for the week. Anything else I end up doing is going to be bonus points.

S2: Day 157 (522)
Word Count: 247
Total: 46816

I wrote some things and I'm slowly starting to feel more into my WIPs. Hopefully, I can continue to get lost in them fully.