Too busy writing

Nano takes time. It takes far more time than many can imagine. Today, my students had the pleasure of meeting an author through a school assembly. They had some very interesting questions for him.  Most notably, when he shared the page length of his stories, my students wanted to know, "how many words is that?" They were very impressed to know that his published children's stories of about 10,000 words were very within their own grasp of accomplishment.

At this time, I have three of the 9 students in my class over 6,000 words and one of them over 8,500. These students are working on goals of 7,500 to 10,000.  They should each be able to make goals. Everyone however will be a winner. Even those working towards 5,000 words are nearly there. I couldn't be more proud of them. But, as we prepare to be absent for four days starting Thursday, I'm trying to keep them motivated by talking about taking the story to the climax, creating a resolution and an ending. 


On my own writing front, my Nano has been seriously neglected. I'm at a paltry 20,000 in words with much to go. I doubt I will make it, but the joy of seeing nine young minds through the process instead of matching my own goals is worth it. For myself, there is December. I can Nano in spirit any time I please.

Besides, next month I should be able to work on editing two stories I have written which will go to print for Twin Trinity Media. I'll be able to call myself a published author. Next project on the list is to create my own author web site--a blog perhaps. However, blogs require dedication. Its not that I'm not dedicated. I am extremely dedicated to the care of my horses, the care of my husband-to-be, and of the wide variety of interests I share with him. For more on that, see our urban homesteading blog, Sustainable In Suburbia.

For all you teachers out there with as many plates spinning as I do, keep it going. One thing is for certain, I am never at a loss for stories to share, experiences to relate and ways to relate to the children in my classes.