Monday, July 11, 2011

Motivational Monday Quote


THE ELEVATOR TO SUCCESS IS OUT OF ORDER.
YOU'LL HAVE TO USE THE STAIRS...
ONE STEP AT A TIME.
(Joe Girard)

And let me tell you, that is one steep staircase. 

I'm about halfway through Camp NaNoWriMo and I feel like I'm on one of those stair climber machines at the gym. I am going nowhere fast. Not even fast. It's more like I am going nowhere slow. 

But you know what? It's not really "nowhere." I'm going somewhere - I am going farther and further into my novel. Each step is a word, a sentence, a character revelation, a plot twist. All of these steps might be part of a gigantic, winding, movable staircase with lots of landings but I know if I just keep going, one step at a time, I'll reach the top. Eventually. And I know, without a doubt, that the view from up there will be breathtaking.   

Join me, won't you? We can yank each other up a flight or maybe give a strong shove from behind. Let's all just keep moving!

6 comments:

  1. Good luck with Camp NaNoWriMo! I didn't know it had started and had to log in to get the news. Sorry I missed out on this one, but I'll be ready in November. Best of luck, Madeline!

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  2. Thank you, Stacy - I'm going to need it!

    But don't give up on Camp - you can do it in July OR August. In fact, July is kind of like the prototype for the site, the program etc.

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  3. Yet another inspirational post, Madeline. Thanks!

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  4. You're welcome, Milo. Feel free to pass the inspiration on... :)

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  5. Good luck. It can be grueling but you'll feel accomplished at the end. Keep up the good work!

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  6. Thank you, Sally! At the moment, I'm behind in my word count but I'm catching up. and I do like my story, so that helps. :)

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