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		<title>Wednesday Writing Sprints &#8211; December 21, 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Wednesday Writing Sprints. Wednesday writing sprints are here! Feel free to jump right in. It doesn&#8217;t matter which genre you write in, all are welcome. Fiction, freelance, lyrics, poetry&#8212;just be a writer today. &#160; This event happens one day per week. It&#8217;s when you dedicate the entire day strictly to writing sprints. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Welcome to the Wednesday Writing Sprints.</span></h3>
<p><em>Wednesday writing sprints</em> are here! Feel free to jump right in. It doesn&#8217;t matter which genre you write in, all are welcome. Fiction, freelance, lyrics, poetry&#8212;just be a writer today.</p>
<hr />
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;"><a href="http://pattistafford.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/quillpen1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-436" style="margin: 10px 5px;" title="quillpen" src="http://pattistafford.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/quillpen1-230x300.jpg" alt="" width="230" height="300" /></a></span></h3>
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<p>This event happens one day per week. It&#8217;s when you dedicate the entire day strictly to writing sprints. Try to turn off email, social media&#8211;anything that distracts you and just write.</p>
<p>The time can be spent outlining characters, plots, scenes, etc. or it can be spent using it for a writing marathon or getting caught up on freelance work. The focus is to simply devote more time to your writing.</p>
<p>Enjoy and share your progress throughout the day in comments.</p>
<ul>
<li>If you don&#8217;t have a timer, be sure to download something like <a href="http://download.cnet.com/Cool-Timer/3000-2350_4-10062255.html?tag=rb_content;contentMain" target="_blank">cool timer</a>. That&#8217;s the one I use. I love it!</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You can race the clock for however long you like; 30, 45 or 60 minutes. I prefer 30 minutes. I get more done if I don&#8217;t give myself too much time. See what works best for you.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Post your progress in the comments section.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s not about word counts&#8211;not a daily count, at least.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s about planting your butt in the chair and being a writer and writing as many words as you can in a 30 minute race against the clock.</li>
</ul>
<p>The most important thing is&#8230;.<span style="color: #ff0000;">HAVE A BLAST &amp; KICK SOME WORD ASS!</span></p>
<p>Happy <em>Writing Sprints</em>!</p>
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		<title>Wednesday Writing Sprints &#8211; December 7, 2011</title>
		<link>http://pattistafford.com/blog/2011/12/wednesday-writing-sprints-december-7-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://pattistafford.com/blog/2011/12/wednesday-writing-sprints-december-7-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Wednesday Writing Sprints. Wednesday writing sprints are here! Feel free to jump right in. It doesn&#8217;t matter which genre you write in, all are welcome. Fiction, freelance, lyrics, poetry&#8212;just be a writer today. &#160; This event happens one day per week. It&#8217;s when you dedicate the entire day strictly to writing sprints. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Welcome to the Wednesday Writing Sprints.</span></h3>
<p><em>Wednesday writing sprints</em> are here! Feel free to jump right in. It doesn&#8217;t matter which genre you write in, all are welcome. Fiction, freelance, lyrics, poetry&#8212;just be a writer today.</p>
<hr />
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;"><a href="http://pattistafford.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/quillpen1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-436" style="margin: 10px 5px;" title="quillpen" src="http://pattistafford.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/quillpen1-230x300.jpg" alt="" width="230" height="300" /></a></span></h3>
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<p>This event happens one day per week. It&#8217;s when you dedicate the entire day strictly to writing sprints. Try to turn off email, social media&#8211;anything that distracts you and just write.</p>
<p>The time can be spent outlining characters, plots, scenes, etc. or it can be spent using it for a writing marathon or getting caught up on freelance work. The focus is to simply devote more time to your writing.</p>
<p>Enjoy and share your progress throughout the day in comments.</p>
<ul>
<li>If you don&#8217;t have a timer, be sure to download something like <a href="http://download.cnet.com/Cool-Timer/3000-2350_4-10062255.html?tag=rb_content;contentMain" target="_blank">cool timer</a>. That&#8217;s the one I use. I love it!</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You can race the clock for however long you like; 30, 45 or 60 minutes. I prefer 30 minutes. I get more done if I don&#8217;t give myself too much time. See what works best for you.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Post your progress in the comments section.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s not about word counts&#8211;not a daily count, at least.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s about planting your butt in the chair and being a writer and writing as many words as you can in a 30 minute race against the clock.</li>
</ul>
<p>The most important thing is&#8230;.<span style="color: #ff0000;">HAVE A BLAST &amp; KICK SOME WORD ASS!</span></p>
<p>Happy <em>Writing Sprints</em>!</p>
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		<title>Wednesday Writing Sprints &#8211; November 30, 2011</title>
		<link>http://pattistafford.com/blog/2011/11/wednesday-writing-sprints-november-30-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://pattistafford.com/blog/2011/11/wednesday-writing-sprints-november-30-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Wednesday Writing Sprints. Wednesday writing sprints are here! Feel free to jump right in. It doesn&#8217;t matter which genre you write in, all are welcome. Fiction, freelance, lyrics, poetry&#8212;just be a writer today. &#160; This event happens one day per week. It&#8217;s when you dedicate the entire day strictly to writing sprints. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Welcome to the Wednesday Writing Sprints.</span></h3>
<p><em>Wednesday writing sprints</em> are here! Feel free to jump right in. It doesn&#8217;t matter which genre you write in, all are welcome. Fiction, freelance, lyrics, poetry&#8212;just be a writer today.</p>
<hr />
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;"><a href="http://pattistafford.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/quillpen1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-436" style="margin: 10px 5px;" title="quillpen" src="http://pattistafford.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/quillpen1-230x300.jpg" alt="" width="230" height="300" /></a></span></h3>
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<p>This event happens one day per week. It&#8217;s when you dedicate the entire day strictly to writing sprints. Try to turn off email, social media&#8211;anything that distracts you and just write.</p>
<p>The time can be spent outlining characters, plots, scenes, etc. or it can be spent using it for a writing marathon or getting caught up on freelance work. The focus is to simply devote more time to your writing.</p>
<p>Enjoy and share your progress throughout the day in comments.</p>
<ul>
<li>If you don&#8217;t have a timer, be sure to download something like <a href="http://download.cnet.com/Cool-Timer/3000-2350_4-10062255.html?tag=rb_content;contentMain" target="_blank">cool timer</a>. That&#8217;s the one I use. I love it!</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You can race the clock for however long you like; 30, 45 or 60 minutes. I prefer 30 minutes. I get more done if I don&#8217;t give myself too much time. See what works best for you.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Post your progress in the comments section.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s not about word counts&#8211;not a daily count, at least.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s about planting your butt in the chair and being a writer and writing as many words as you can in a 30 minute race against the clock.</li>
</ul>
<p>The most important thing is&#8230;.<span style="color: #ff0000;">HAVE A BLAST &amp; KICK SOME WORD ASS!</span></p>
<p>Happy <em>Writing Sprints</em>!</p>
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		<title>Wednesday Writing Sprints &#8211; November 23, 2011</title>
		<link>http://pattistafford.com/blog/2011/11/wednesday-writing-sprints-november-23-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://pattistafford.com/blog/2011/11/wednesday-writing-sprints-november-23-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Wednesday Writing Sprints. Wednesday writing sprints are here! Feel free to jump right in. It doesn&#8217;t matter which genre you write in, all are welcome. Fiction, freelance, lyrics, poetry&#8212;just be a writer today. &#160; This event happens one day per week. It&#8217;s when you dedicate the entire day strictly to writing sprints. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Welcome to the Wednesday Writing Sprints.</span></h3>
<p><em>Wednesday writing sprints</em> are here! Feel free to jump right in. It doesn&#8217;t matter which genre you write in, all are welcome. Fiction, freelance, lyrics, poetry&#8212;just be a writer today.</p>
<hr />
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;"><a href="http://pattistafford.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/quillpen1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-436" style="margin: 10px 5px;" title="quillpen" src="http://pattistafford.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/quillpen1-230x300.jpg" alt="" width="230" height="300" /></a></span></h3>
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<p>This event happens one day per week. It&#8217;s when you dedicate the entire day strictly to writing sprints. Try to turn off email, social media&#8211;anything that distracts you and just write.</p>
<p>The time can be spent outlining characters, plots, scenes, etc. or it can be spent using it for a writing marathon or getting caught up on freelance work. The focus is to simply devote more time to your writing.</p>
<p>Enjoy and share your progress throughout the day in comments.</p>
<ul>
<li>If you don&#8217;t have a timer, be sure to download something like <a href="http://download.cnet.com/Cool-Timer/3000-2350_4-10062255.html?tag=rb_content;contentMain" target="_blank">cool timer</a>. That&#8217;s the one I use. I love it!</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You can race the clock for however long you like; 30, 45 or 60 minutes. I prefer 30 minutes. I get more done if I don&#8217;t give myself too much time. See what works best for you.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Post your progress in the comments section.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s not about word counts&#8211;not a daily count, at least.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s about planting your butt in the chair and being a writer and writing as many words as you can in a 30 minute race against the clock.</li>
</ul>
<p>The most important thing is&#8230;.<span style="color: #ff0000;">HAVE A BLAST &amp; KICK SOME WORD ASS!</span></p>
<p>Happy <em>Writing Sprints</em>!</p>
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		<title>Wednesday Writing Sprints &#8211; November 9, 2011</title>
		<link>http://pattistafford.com/blog/2011/11/wednesday-writing-sprints-november-9-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://pattistafford.com/blog/2011/11/wednesday-writing-sprints-november-9-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:16:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Wednesday Writing Sprints. Wednesday writing sprints are here! Feel free to jump right in. It doesn&#8217;t matter which genre you write in, all are welcome. Fiction, freelance, lyrics, poetry&#8212;just be a writer today. &#160; This event happens one day per week. It&#8217;s when you dedicate the entire day strictly to writing sprints. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Welcome to the Wednesday Writing Sprints.</span></h3>
<p><em>Wednesday writing sprints</em> are here! Feel free to jump right in. It doesn&#8217;t matter which genre you write in, all are welcome. Fiction, freelance, lyrics, poetry&#8212;just be a writer today.</p>
<hr />
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;"><a href="http://pattistafford.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/quillpen1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-436" style="margin: 10px 5px;" title="quillpen" src="http://pattistafford.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/quillpen1-230x300.jpg" alt="" width="230" height="300" /></a></span></h3>
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<p>This event happens one day per week. It&#8217;s when you dedicate the entire day strictly to writing sprints. Try to turn off email, social media&#8211;anything that distracts you and just write.</p>
<p>The time can be spent outlining characters, plots, scenes, etc. or it can be spent using it for a writing marathon or getting caught up on freelance work. The focus is to simply devote more time to your writing.</p>
<p>Enjoy and share your progress throughout the day in comments.</p>
<ul>
<li>If you don&#8217;t have a timer, be sure to download something like <a href="http://download.cnet.com/Cool-Timer/3000-2350_4-10062255.html?tag=rb_content;contentMain" target="_blank">cool timer</a>. That&#8217;s the one I use. I love it!</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You can race the clock for however long you like; 30, 45 or 60 minutes. I prefer 30 minutes. I get more done if I don&#8217;t give myself too much time. See what works best for you.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Post your progress in the comments section.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s not about word counts&#8211;not a daily count, at least.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s about planting your butt in the chair and being a writer and writing as many words as you can in a 30 minute race against the clock.</li>
</ul>
<p>The most important thing is&#8230;.<span style="color: #ff0000;">HAVE A BLAST &amp; KICK SOME WORD ASS!</span></p>
<p>Happy <em>Writing Sprints</em>!</p>
<p>P.S. Next week (Nov. 16) we&#8217;ll be at <a href="http://fearofwriting.com/blog/2011/11/10k-day-for-writers-rsvp-here-for-nov-16-or-19/" target="_blank">Fear of Writing</a> for the big 10K Day! Check that out too!</p>
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		<title>Wednesday Writing Sprints &#8211; November 2, 2011</title>
		<link>http://pattistafford.com/blog/2011/11/wednesday-writing-sprints-november-2-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://pattistafford.com/blog/2011/11/wednesday-writing-sprints-november-2-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:14:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Wednesday Writing Sprints. Wednesday writing sprints are here! Feel free to jump right in. It doesn&#8217;t matter which genre you write in, all are welcome. Fiction, freelance, lyrics, poetry&#8212;just be a writer today. &#160; This event happens one day per week. It&#8217;s when you dedicate the entire day strictly to writing sprints. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Welcome to the Wednesday Writing Sprints.</span></h3>
<p><em>Wednesday writing sprints</em> are here! Feel free to jump right in. It doesn&#8217;t matter which genre you write in, all are welcome. Fiction, freelance, lyrics, poetry&#8212;just be a writer today.</p>
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<p>This event happens one day per week. It&#8217;s when you dedicate the entire day strictly to writing sprints. Try to turn off email, social media&#8211;anything that distracts you and just write.</p>
<p>The time can be spent outlining characters, plots, scenes, etc. or it can be spent using it for a writing marathon or getting caught up on freelance work. The focus is to simply devote more time to your writing.</p>
<p>Enjoy and share your progress throughout the day in comments.</p>
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<li>If you don&#8217;t have a timer, be sure to download something like <a href="http://download.cnet.com/Cool-Timer/3000-2350_4-10062255.html?tag=rb_content;contentMain" target="_blank">cool timer</a>. That&#8217;s the one I use. I love it!</li>
</ul>
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<li>You can race the clock for however long you like; 30, 45 or 60 minutes. I prefer 30 minutes. I get more done if I don&#8217;t give myself too much time. See what works best for you.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Post your progress in the comments section.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s not about word counts&#8211;not a daily count, at least.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s about planting your butt in the chair and being a writer and writing as many words as you can in a 30 minute race against the clock.</li>
</ul>
<p>The most important thing is&#8230;.<span style="color: #ff0000;">HAVE A BLAST &amp; KICK SOME WORD ASS!</span></p>
<p>Happy <em>Writing Sprints</em>!</p>
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		<title>Wednesday Writing Sprints &#8211; October 12, 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:54:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Today&#8217;s sprint is here! Feel free to jump right in. &#160; Welcome to the Wednesday Writing Sprint. This event happens one day per week. It&#8217;s when you dedicate the entire day strictly to writing sprints. Try to turn off email, social media&#8211;anything that distracts you and just write. The time can be spent outlining [...]]]></description>
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<p>Today&#8217;s sprint is here! Feel free to jump right in.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;"><a href="http://pattistafford.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/quillpen1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-436" style="margin: 10px 5px;" title="quillpen" src="http://pattistafford.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/quillpen1-230x300.jpg" alt="" width="230" height="300" /></a></span></h3>
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<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;">Welcome to the Wednesday Writing Sprint.</span></h3>
<p>This event happens one day per week. It&#8217;s when you dedicate the entire day strictly to writing sprints. Try to turn off email, social media&#8211;anything that distracts you and just write.</p>
<p>The time can be spent outlining characters, plots, scenes, etc. or it can be spent using it for a writing marathon or getting caught up on freelance work. The focus is to simply devote more time to your writing.</p>
<p>Enjoy and share your progress throughout the day in comments.</p>
<ul>
<li>If you don&#8217;t have a timer, be sure to download something like <a href="http://download.cnet.com/Cool-Timer/3000-2350_4-10062255.html?tag=rb_content;contentMain" target="_blank">cool timer</a>. That&#8217;s the one I use. I love it!</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You can race the clock for however long you like; 30, 45 or 60 minutes. I prefer 30 minutes. I get more done if I don&#8217;t give myself too much time. See what works best for you.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Post your progress in the comments section.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s not about word counts&#8211;not a daily count, at least.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s about planting your butt in the chair and being a writer and writing as many words as you can in a 30 minute race against the clock.</li>
</ul>
<p>The most important thing is&#8230;.<span style="color: #ff0000;">HAVE A BLAST &amp; KICK SOME WORD ASS!</span></p>
<p>Happy Writing!</p>
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		<title>September 14 &#8211; Writing Sprints</title>
		<link>http://pattistafford.com/blog/2011/09/september-14-writing-sprints/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:34:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please Note: September 10K days have been announced. They will be Wed. 21st and Sat. 24th. You can RSVP if you&#8217;d like. Also, there will be NO sprints here on the 21st&#8211;we&#8217;ll all be at the 10K Day! :) Today&#8217;s sprint is here! Feel free to jump right in. Yes, I know, I&#8217;ve posted it [...]]]></description>
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<p>September 10K days have been announced. They will be Wed. 21st and Sat. 24th. You can <a href="http://fearofwriting.com/blog/2011/09/10k-day-for-writers-rsvp-here-for-sept-21-or-24/" target="_blank">RSVP if you&#8217;d like.</a></p>
<p>Also, there will be NO sprints here on the 21st&#8211;we&#8217;ll all be at the 10K Day! :)</p>
<p>Today&#8217;s sprint is here! Feel free to jump right in. Yes, I know, I&#8217;ve posted it a day early.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;"><a href="http://pattistafford.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/quillpen1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-436" style="margin: 10px 5px;" title="quillpen" src="http://pattistafford.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/quillpen1-230x300.jpg" alt="" width="230" height="300" /></a></span></h3>
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<h3><span style="color: #ff6600;">Welcome to the Wednesday Writing Sprint.</span></h3>
<p>This event happens one day per week. It&#8217;s when you dedicate the entire day strictly to writing sprints. Try to turn off email, social media&#8211;anything that distracts you and just write.</p>
<p>The time can be spent outlining characters, plots, scenes, etc. or it can be spent using it for a writing marathon or getting caught up on freelance work. The focus is to simply devote more time to your writing.</p>
<p>Enjoy and share your progress throughout the day in comments.</p>
<ul>
<li>If you don&#8217;t have a timer, be sure to download something like <a href="http://download.cnet.com/Cool-Timer/3000-2350_4-10062255.html?tag=rb_content;contentMain" target="_blank">cool timer</a>. That&#8217;s the one I use. I love it!</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You can race the clock for however long you like; 30, 45 or 60 minutes. I prefer 30 minutes. I get more done if I don&#8217;t give myself too much time. See what works best for you.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Post your progress in the comments section.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s not about word counts&#8211;not a daily count, at least.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s about planting your butt in the chair and being a writer and writing as many words as you can in a 30 minute race against the clock.</li>
</ul>
<p>The most important thing is&#8230;.<span style="color: #ff0000;">HAVE A BLAST &amp; KICK SOME WORD ASS!</span></p>
<p>I generally use arse, but it didn&#8217;t rhyme with blast too well. :(</p>
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