Atomic Promises

​Dear Cluster,

Last year, I celebrated ten years of writing. Yes, I’ve been on this journey a while. ​​I had written before 2011 but that year was when I became serious about honing my craft. I became passionate about publishing my writings and joined Figment (ha, Figment! I will always miss what you were).

The Figment Era

It was on Figment that I compiled my first chapbook, my first novella, my first fan fiction collection. It was on Figment that I started Doctrine, my first full length manuscript and received my first critique.

So, you see why I start my count in 2011.
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​It was during my Figment era that I edited Doctrine, submitted it, and got my first few rejections. As Figment came to a close, so did the time I had to write but never my dedication. 

​I was baffled and more than a little scared about what teenaged me thought. 

2020

In 2020, I took a BIG leap. On Oct 1st, I submitted to PitchWars (ha, PitchWars! Twas the best of time and the end of an era). What was I even thinking? I was no where near ready! But this act brought me closer to the writing community and I learned a lot.

So, I took my leap to the next level: applying to a writing program. It has made a world of difference! I met people whose insights changed my mindset. It also forced me on a path of deep re-evaluation. 

A few nights ago, I was decluttering my room and I came across writings from as long ago as high school. I laughed. I cried. I was baffled and more than a little scared about what teenaged me thought. 

I fell in love with writing all over again. 

I fell in love with my writing. 
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I wanted to know “what happens next” in all these pieces scattered across the carpet.

Which brings me to now. 

I realized that I set goals but do not have systems in place to achieve these goals. So, over the next few months, that's the foundation I will be building.

It's been years...and here you still are. Thank you! Ready to take this leap with me?

• Promises (starting small)
• Systems (still fine-tuning)

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• Drawing 
• Writing @ least 100wrds per day
• Finish the first draft of WStD
• First brainstorm/outline of TJA
• Self-care

• Prep my meal the day before to decrease consumption of unhealthy food
  
• After I wake, I will say three affirmations
• Then, I will exercise for 10 mins
• Write for 15mins after breakfast and/or 15mins before bed
• Draw for 10 mins before bed
• Sleep at 10pm on days I am not working or studying

Remember...

​You may have experienced hardships and jubilation but there is always renewal. 
Forgive yourself for not living up to your standards. Each day is a chance to fulfill that promise.