Kickstart or finish your book… in 30 days.
This no-nonsense planner guides you to write to realistic, short-term goals with daily motivation from authors to keep you going.
The Reasons WHY
I designed this planner after failing to find one that worked for me, or even specifically for writers. Something not so beautiful I would be afraid of writing in it - and not too complicated that it became a chore to complete daily.Thirty days, undated, are laid out for you with easy ways to track your progress visually - known to help reinforce a habit and make it even more satisfying to achieve.Choose from a version for writers that type, and those who write longhand.
No frills. Just motivation.
The Reasons HOW
BY BREAKING IT DOWN:Fill in short, five-day challenges with what you want to achieve and the daily steps you can take. Unrealistic, far-off goals will kill your dreams, not just your darlings, so set them within a timeframe you can clearly see ahead… then at the end, debrief with any reflections to keep you on track next time.BY FITTING WRITING INTO YOUR SCHEDULE:Undated - start anytime, do 30 continuous days or take weekend breaks.WITH A CHOICE OF GOAL-TRACKING METHODS:Whether check boxes are your thing, plotting graphs or coloring-in; choose what satisfies you best, tear out the rest.DAILY REASONS TO WRITE:Reasons to put down the internet and pick up your pen (or keyboard).
Choose the version that suits your writing method:
LONGHAND EDITION
Longhand writer’s version has double-spaced lined paper for easier editing. Use continuation pages at the back for overflow or just to capture additional ideas and notes.
TYPER'S EDITION
Light and portable, with space to put down all those other daily tasks or notes so they don’t get in the way of your writing session.
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Download a free printable PDF and have a plan underway in minutes for the next 5 days.Go for the full 30-day book when you're ready with a project to kickstart - or finish.
MORE REASONS WHY
PAPER IS THE NEW APP...You don't have to be a technophobe to feel the benefits of paper. Whether you choose the typer's planner or the longhand planner which gives you extra daily lined pages, in both you'll record your goals, plan ideas and track progress using pen on paper. Read more about how it's a great way to start your writing session even on a computer, and how that tactile act stimulates a creative boost:READ "WHY PAPER IS THE REAL KILLER APP" (BBC) - 10min read
VISUAL TRACKING YOU'LL ENJOYGet a one-page, bird's eye view of your progress - whether it's the creativity of coloring in, the satisfaction of checkboxes or the power of a word count tracker - your chances of success are more likely if you make the record of your wins physically, frequently - but also in a way you'll look forward to completing.
SMALL, SELF-REPORTED WINSReasons To Write breaks your 30 days down into even smaller challenges - giving space afterwards for a short debrief. Read how that can drive you to more success:READ "THE POWER OF SMALL WINS" by Teresa Amabile & Steven J Kramer - 15-20min readREAD "THE #1 PRODUCTIVITY TOOL YOU'RE NOT USING" (Forbes) - 2 min read
WHAT CAN I DO IN 30 DAYS?Every 30 days, Matt Cutts gives himself a new challenge: writing a novel, giving up sugar, even chewing more slowly. He says 30 days is enough time to develop a habit or just make life more interesting:WATCH - 3 min video
The get-started template comes in two flavors, like the journal: choose from the version for those who write on a computer or, pick the longhand version...You'll need a pen for either of them!
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MY REASON
As Woody Allen said, 80% of success is simply showing up… I made this planner to remind me everyday why I should - while the dishes wait to be washed, emails beg answers, and articles on writing yearn to be read.
It’s so easy to get bogged down with that feeling of never doing enough. I tried so many methods and planners — if it took too long to fill in my goals it became just a distraction from writing... if too unfocused then I lost interest. In the end I distilled all the elements that worked for me into this planner, putting together a system of short-term mini-goals that allowed me to work in bursts of time I had available. I sincerely hope it helps you, too.
