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― Roy T. Bennett</p></blockquote><p id="a689">Thanks to <a href="undefined">Ellie Jacobson</a> for the publication <a href="https://medium.com/flint-and-steel">Flint and Steel</a> and the monthly <a href="https://medium.com/flint-and-steel/tagged/writing-accountability">Accountability Challenge</a>. You are an inspiration!</p><p id="56e4">More <a href="https://readmedium.com/about-me-elin-melaas-89e9ad11432e">about me</a>, a curious reader, procrastinator, mother, and addicted to black coffee.</p></article></body>

WRITING | PRODUCTIVITY

My November Writing Goal

And how it went with my October goals

November mood. Photo courtesy of Elin Melaas

“November: The last month of autumn, but the beginning of a new adventure; time to take a risk and do the unexpected.” — unknown

A new month has started — November, the dark and cozy. I’m lighting the candles, drinking my morning coffee by the fireplace, and the kids are waiting for Christmas time.

I hope it will be a good month, but I know it will bring some challenges. I have been working full-time since mid-October and will continue this in November. In addition to my regular job as a dietician, I’m currently also working as a teacher. I teach classes in elementary school and middle school. From having quiet days with a lot of time to think, I now have stressful days with minimal time for my projects. Kids, homework, preparations, and housework occupy my evenings.

Although I know my days will bring valuable experiences, I worry about finding the time and energy to write. I love to be creative and to produce, but it requires some silence and peace of mind.

Goals for November

My goal is to publish 15 stories this month. I will focus on articles about books, photography, experiences, and prompts.

Furthermore, I will continue creating my website: https://hashtagread.com/. It’s currently a Coming Soon page, with work going on behind the scenes.

What about October?

My October Goals was to publish 15 stories and start working on a personal website.

Did I accomplish it? No.

I published 13 stories last month. I got off to a good start, but the previously mentioned new job came and destroyed my progress. Nevertheless, I’m happy with the 13 stories. To be a full-time working mother disrupts my creative process, but still gives me a lot of value. Besides, it’s the everyday experiences that inspire tomorrow’s stories, right?

I have started creating my website about books and reading. The name of the page will be #read.

My most viewed stories in October:

My motto for November:

“Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart.” ― Roy T. Bennett

Thanks to Ellie Jacobson for the publication Flint and Steel and the monthly Accountability Challenge. You are an inspiration!

More about me, a curious reader, procrastinator, mother, and addicted to black coffee.

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