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By: Fae Rowen

Fae Rowen — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 18:26:18 +0000

I loved the links, Tasha! Thank you. I'm not so much into personal accountability since I tend to be all in or all out, but you've provided me with some cool new "toys."

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:58:38 +0000

I'm not shocked in the least to see that the quiz labeled me a Questioner. Yeah, if I'm convinced of the good of something, I'm so there. Otherwise...not so much. I find that my accountability tools are more for myself, and with community it's more about celebrating each other's progress than feeling obligated to some goal. Great points and tools here. Thanks for your insight, Tasha!

By: tashaseegmiller

tashaseegmiller — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:40:03 +0000

In reply to Debbie Herbert. I think it's perfectly fine to be slow and steady. I'm reading several books about this now that indicate so (Check out Deep Work by Cal Newport). Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

By: tashaseegmiller

tashaseegmiller — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:38:50 +0000

In reply to Terry Odell. Oh, people who are asking for what you did on a daily basis are the best and the worst. Thanks for sharing about the accountability partner in your life.

By: tashaseegmiller

tashaseegmiller — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:38:06 +0000

In reply to LauraDrake. HA! Fair point. And thank you for your lovely comments.

By: tashaseegmiller

tashaseegmiller — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:37:36 +0000

In reply to J Z. Smith. That is such a great idea! Thank you for sharing and good luck on your own writing.

By: Debbie Herbert

Debbie Herbert — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:49:04 +0000

Took the test and was labelled a 'Questioner.' I've signed up for their emails to explore this further. The link on bullet journals for writers makes me reconsider trying this, just for daily to-dos and self care and a few collections items like books read. Thanks for such a well researched article with so many resources to explore! BTW, I'm a nano non-participant. I'm a slow, steady writer year-round and largely edit my work as I go. It works for me.

By: Terry Odell

Terry Odell — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 13:31:46 +0000

I have a basic Excel spreadsheet where I track daily word count. Minimum goal is 1000 words, and when I meet it I let the Hubster and my CP know. Hubster also reads each scene as I print it out (I do my first edits in hard copy) and he'll say, "Do I get words today?"