May Recap
May was a good month for me. This is the first month that I’ve looked back on and I’ve felt like “yes, this is forward movement”. And I absolutely believe that a big part of this was my mindset shift. Progress not perfection. I might just make that my motto for the remainder of the year, ha!
I’m still working on Arranged. I feel like I’m on the chapter that never ends. It’s not a long chapter, but I feel like I’ve been working on it for weeks. It is conversation heavy and I don’t normally feel like this is something I struggle with, but I did have moments of making the transitions feel smooth. And sometimes when I wrote, it was just a couple of sentences. And that is okay! Again, trying to extend myself grace. I’m getting there. I also had to do some brainstorming on a couple of parts before I could move forward. They were little parts. But sometimes these little things help with the foundation of the story so I gave them the attention and respect I thought they deserved.
The month was also a research heavy month for me. I have about four or five new topics to research for various stories. Two of my most heavily researched items were active shooters and violence against abortion clinics. This is actually some pretty interesting information. And considering how many shootings happen in the US and how frequently, relevant information too. Anyway, I went down somewhat of a rabbit hole and starting watching how these things are portrayed in the media and kind of the pop culture aspects of it. So good. Usually, researching is not my favorite thing. But I actually found these two subjects super fascinating.
And the biggest thing I did this month… LAUNCHED MY AUTHOR WEBSITE!!! YAY!!! In April, I set it up and there were a few things I struggled with, honestly. But I guess the few weeks away helped because when I came back, I had fresh eyes and so much made sense to me. I don’t know but it did. I am getting my bearings and I’m unsure how often I’ll post, at least once a week. But I will figure out what works for me and do that. Of that, I am confident.
Until next time, happy writing and reading!
