Area of Focus
I don't really do well with choosing an area of focus. I go where my brain leads me, because that's more effective than trying to narrow my options. That said, I've been lately inspired in the geopolitical area of a particular continent in my practise novel's universe. Since that's a private project, I'll post the relevant articles here in Miscellaneous.
Writing Goal
Officially, I'm going for 10k words. Unofficially, I just want to spend some time enjoying worldbuilding this December.
Technical and Other Prep
I've been making good progress training myself to write with dictation. It still works better for brainstorming and in-flow dialogue than careful article writing.
I've been having trouble navigating the new World Anvil setup, so that plus my relaxed goal means I'm not going to be working through the bingo card. (Nice idea though!) I'll be either typing or dictating into other applications and then copy-pasting into WA articles for ease of use.
I've just got a new tablet and intend to create shortcuts for some of my key WA articles for easy reference, to see if it helps my workflow having them open on a second screen. I'm also (re)organising my music collection, and intend to prioritise music useful for writing as I move albums and tracks onto my new device. Can't guarantee having both of those done before first of December, but will try my best. Watch this space.
Update 28th November:
I've compiled a spreadsheet of over 50 possible articles to work on, noting whether they are already-existing stubs and what to do with them.
I also got slightly carried away the last couple of days with organising my music, which included downloading lots of new writing music! I've now got all my favourites to hand plus about 20 hours of new stuff.
Wellbeing While Writing
I have lots of new fantasy books lined up to read over the season, and I'm well-stocked for tea!
I'm choosing to not stress over "goals" during this December, as external life stuff will bring enough challenges. I am going to focus on my own wellbeing, and make sure I spend time each day doing things I enjoy, regardless how "productive" they are.
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