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accountability, agent, blog, commitment, crew, direction, harbor, novel, progress, realization, sails, ship, winter, writer, writer for 365, writer's life
That’s it…in the dark of this winter evening, I’ve run down to the pier, scrambled onto the ship with my motley crew, and cast away. Anchors aweigh and we’re escaping!
Of course, escaping makes it sound like I’m running away from something. That’s not it at all. I’m running towards something.
I’m excruciatingly close to getting my book sent off to agents…finally, after all these years…but I find that it’s so easy to get distracted…by work, relationships, the holidays, anything and everything. I find I’m lacking in progress, action, and a sense of direction. It’s no surprise then that I’ve been daydreaming about “this old ship” and days on the high seas…of living as a writer everyday, no matter what else is thrown my way.
So I’m making a new commitment. I will once again be posting everyday until my book is on its way out to agents. The posts will not be long, but they will be made everyday before midnight, just like before, and they will report what action I have taken, no matter how small, towards my goals.
You see, you’re my motley crew, and apparently I need you to keep me on track, headed in the right direction, making progress. You got me here…I know you’ll get me to my next port of call…where hopefully awaits an agent!
So hoist the sails and let’s slip out of this harbor while the sky is black and no one’s the wiser…
Paula B. said:
This motley crew is rooting for you!
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Shelley said:
Thank you, Paula! You’re a steadfast cheerleader…and very motley, the best motley way 😉
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Roberta Y. said:
THANK YOU! Finally!! I missed you!!! I’m on board for anything you need!
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Shelley said:
Thank you, Roberta, for your unfailing & enthusiastic support!
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Dianne H. said:
Our Shelley is back! … Our Shelley is back and is inviting us to once again join her as she journeys onward. I’m on board with excited anticipation ready to lend a hand however needed. YES!!
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Shelley said:
Thanks for helping to represent my Midwest crew and being up for anything. It means so much!
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New Journey said:
I am so happy that your back….and I find the WordPress community so helpful….glad the sails are hoisted and all all hands on deck….lets rock and roll little one….mummie
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Shelley said:
Here we go again! Lol. But, in the end, I just knew it was what I needed. Yes…let’s rock & roll, indeed!
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New Journey said:
I am so excited we will get to meet each day on here again….your the reason for all of this…LOL
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Kathleen said:
I have my seabands on and I am ready to sail!
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Shelley said:
Awww…my Auntie Kathleen, always onboard with my schemes. I love how the blog makes me feel closer to you too, even though I do all the talking! Lol. Love!
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Shawn Brown said:
Yay, Shelley’s back in my inbox! Merry Christmas, honey.💚
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Shelley said:
Merry Christmas, to you! And so glad to have you onboard. X
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