Hi there! On this page you can find my Round 1 2012 ROW80 Goals.
The answer to: What is ROW80?
A Link to the ROW80 Blog.
And…a link to my ROW80 Sponsor Page. I know, frightening, I’m a ROW Sponsor!
Round 1 goes from January 2 to March 22. If you love a challenge and enjoy making new friends of some of the coolest supportive writers out there then ROW80 (#ROW80 on Twitter) is the place to be. You can join in any time!
Gene’s Round 1 ROW80 Goals
- Write 7k of fiction each week. This includes fiction only, no blog posts, updates, email, notes to used for fiction or WWBC assignments. Just fiction. I’ll be more detailed on what I’m writing in my updates.
- Turn in WWBC assignments in order, I’d say “on time” but my team doesn’t work on a set schedule. My plan is to move through the entire process this year. Wish me luck.
- 30 minutes on the treadmill 5 days a week. This has been my primary fail point in previous rounds now I’m getting tough on myself and forcing this one to become a habit I don’t think about and just do.
- Read one craft book (during this round) which will be Stephen Kings “On Writing”. Wanted to do this one last year and now I’m finally to it.
- Read three fiction books (during this round). I don’t know what these will be yet so stay tuned for details.
- Keep up with all my sponsor duties.
Peaceful Journeys!
Good luck on your goals, Gene!
Thanks Catie, and same to you. Will be a fun time
How did I not comment on this ROWbro? I realized when I saw your comment on my post this morning that I didn’t see your initial post. Hummm??? I wonder if I just missed it, as I’m subscribed. Anyway, you know I think this is good, since we talked about it so much. Good luck Gene.
Thanks ROWbro! Doing great so far.
I know you will be a great sponsor Gene, you were so supportive during Round 3. Looking forward to your updates (especially regarding NaNo).
Hey, Gene…I decided to be a sponsor this round too. I just love ROW. Thanks for all the support you offered last time.
I considered participating in NNWM, but I think I’m too busy this year…maybe next. All the best to you. I look forward to seeing snippets. Any ideas in mind?
I’ve heard good things about Kristen Lamb’s course. One of these days…Learn lots!
As a personal trainer, I’m thrilled you’ve included your goal of walking three times per week. I just may add an exercise goal to my next check-in. That way I’ll have fellow writers holding me accountable. Good idea. And congrats on the weight loss. Way to go!
Since you did so well at encouraging other writers during Round 3, I’m sure you’ll do great as a sponsor.
All the best…and here we go!
Gene,
Sounds like very sensible goals. I will find it hard to resist not taking part in Nanowrimo if there are too many in ROW80 taking part.
Would like to see how you write and edit your Nanowrimo project.
Nicole: Thanks and I’m looking forward to your updates as well. Great to have quite a few of us in NaNo. It’s more fun when we have a super support group
Stephanie: Great to see you as a sponsor! NaNo will be a tight one on schedule for me as well but I’ve wanted to do it for the last six years and decided it was time to take the plunge. Kristen is always fabulous and I have no doubt that her class will be an awesome experience. Thanks for the support, day one back on the treadmill is today. Looking forward to a good sweat.
Gerhi: Well, this month, I’m outlining for NaNo (have between 5800-6500 words in the outline so far) and am making great progress. The storyline and characters are coming to together better than any I’ve done in the past which gives me hope. Still plenty of time to join in but prep time is shrinking by the day.
Hey, Gene, it’s good to see you here again. Good luck with all of your goals!
I’ve been a sponsor since the beginning of ROW80, and it’s been so much fun. I love to encourage people!
Wow, you’re going to be quite busy. Your goals sound great. Good luck! I look forwad to your sponsor posts.
Aww, I feel like one of the few RoWers without a workout goal amidst their other goals right now; maybe that should change…..Does the fact that I’m moving up to a second floor apartment with a lot of stairs to go up every day count? ; )
Good luck with your sponsoring duties! I considered doing that, too, but with NaNo coming up, I might wait until I’m more confident in the next round to take that on. I’ve no idea what I’ll be doing for NaNo, but there’s still time to figure it out.
Look forward to keeping up with you again, Gene! Hooray, Round 4!!
Welcome back and best of luck for the round esp nanowrimo.
Good luck, Gene! Sounds like some great goals. I’d like to take KL’s blogging course one of these days too.
Great goals! Good luck with the NaNoWriMo prep!
Great goals! Good luck with them! I look forward to getting to know you during round 4
Good luck with your goals this round. I’m sure you’ll do well. Have fun sponsoring. I had a blast doing it the last round. I decided not to do nano this year, but hearing about every one gearing up for it, makes me want to do it again.
Oh, I’m so happy to hear that you’ll be a sponsor this round! You’re always so fantastic with feedback and support.
Just added you to my ‘writing buddies’ on the NaNo site. I’m super excited to gear up for November.
I may have to consider that course the next time it comes around. Great goals, and congrats on the weight loss! I look forward to your sponsor posts.
Hi everyone! I’m locked in mortal battle with my NaNo outline and my oldest’s volleyball game is looming on the horizon. Thanks so much for all the cool and kind words. I’m really looking forward to this Round of ROW80 and hope that I turn out to be a good sponsor (okay on that so far). By the way, for anyone that wants to buddy with me for NaNoWriMo, I’m on there as GeneLempp (one word just like my Twitter name).
See you for tomorrows update
Kristen’s workshop is awesome. Good luck with your goals.
Good luck on your goals and good luck on NaNo.
-From a fellow NaNite.
Thanks