What are your writing goals for April?

I’m at camp!!! Camp Nanowrimo to be more specific.

My goal for this month is to dedicate myself to the manic task of trying to get 50,000 words down. Ah, good ol Nanowrimo… why do I do this to myself every year? 50,000 words equates to about 1,667 words a day, but I’m going to push for 2,000. I’ve successfully managed to write 1,000 words a day for three months, so I’m taking it to the next level!

What are your goals for the month of April? And did you reach your January, February and March goals? I hope everyone’s year is getting off to an incredible start. Can you believe it’s already April?!

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106 Responses to What are your writing goals for April?

  1. Shari Risoff says:

    I am at Camp NaNoWriMo too! After doing 2 non-fiction books, I’m working on a novel now. First attempt, so I’ll be happy if I just get 50K words out of me. Yesterday began badly with a migraine but at least I got it started. I am also shooting for 2000 words/day to make it.

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  2. Shari Risoff says:

    I am at Camp NaNoWriMo too! After doing 2 non-fiction books, I’m working on a novel now. First attempt, so I’ll be happy if I just get 50K words out of me. Yesterday began badly with a migraine but at least I got it started. I am also shooting for 2000 words/day to make it.

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  3. eskopoet says:

    Write a poem every day for 30/30 and also get ready for Finals on the 19th!!

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  4. eskopoet says:

    Write a poem every day for 30/30 and also get ready for Finals on the 19th!!

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  5. ecarasella says:

    You inspire me each and every morning! Keep at it!

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  6. ecarasella says:

    You inspire me each and every morning! Keep at it!

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  7. rlsharpe says:

    Good luck with camp! I’m not participating in camp but I have a personal goal of 2,000 words a day.

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  8. rlsharpe says:

    Good luck with camp! I’m not participating in camp but I have a personal goal of 2,000 words a day.

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  9. halfbreedfox says:

    I’m very excited to hear you giving Camp NaNo a try! I signed up too, but I don’t know how serious my efforts will be (I’m a bit distracted lately).
    Good luck! And I hope your goals will be met. C:

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  10. halfbreedfox says:

    I’m very excited to hear you giving Camp NaNo a try! I signed up too, but I don’t know how serious my efforts will be (I’m a bit distracted lately).
    Good luck! And I hope your goals will be met. C:

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  11. I’m at Camp too! My goal is also 50K. Good luck to you. Many thanks for stopping by my blog. I appreciate it.

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  12. I’m at Camp too! My goal is also 50K. Good luck to you. Many thanks for stopping by my blog. I appreciate it.

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  13. Oh How I miss that campfire. I’m sort of regretting backing out, but I know that I have to focus on this other project I’m working on and the BIG real life happenings. Enjoy Camp. I’ll be wishing I was there with you.

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  14. Oh How I miss that campfire. I’m sort of regretting backing out, but I know that I have to focus on this other project I’m working on and the BIG real life happenings. Enjoy Camp. I’ll be wishing I was there with you.

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  15. elleclouse says:

    I’d love to do NaNo this month but I am editing. 🙂 Can’t complain about that when it means publication! I do all my drafting the NaNo way. 🙂

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  16. elleclouse says:

    I’d love to do NaNo this month but I am editing. 🙂 Can’t complain about that when it means publication! I do all my drafting the NaNo way. 🙂

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  17. triplec97 says:

    I started participating in NaNoWriMo last year and ended up winning with my epic fantasy “Prophecy of Misharedra.” For Camp NaNo I am only trying to write 30k words about a biker gang in Tacoma, Wash.

    Good luck!

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  18. triplec97 says:

    I started participating in NaNoWriMo last year and ended up winning with my epic fantasy “Prophecy of Misharedra.” For Camp NaNo I am only trying to write 30k words about a biker gang in Tacoma, Wash.

    Good luck!

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  19. Bobbi says:

    Camp Nanowrimo looks like an auspicious place for any aspiring writer/artist to find their muse and sail smoothly along.

    I would love to start putting pen to paper and focus on a short story that I’ve had brewing in my mind for quite sometime but, I am in the middle of a big life-changing event (e.g., moving out of state, house-hunting…). This is consuming my all being for the next few months. However, I do see opportunistic days/weeks/months where I will be able to let my creative juices flow vividly once we get settled into our new home.
    Creativity/Ideas are constantly brewing and will one day soon produce something digestible. I never lose hope. In the meantime, I will continue to post short bits of my thoughts & creations on my blog: daileydelights.com

    Enjoy the serenity of Camp Nanowrimo!

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  20. Bobbi says:

    Camp Nanowrimo looks like an auspicious place for any aspiring writer/artist to find their muse and sail smoothly along.

    I would love to start putting pen to paper and focus on a short story that I’ve had brewing in my mind for quite sometime but, I am in the middle of a big life-changing event (e.g., moving out of state, house-hunting…). This is consuming my all being for the next few months. However, I do see opportunistic days/weeks/months where I will be able to let my creative juices flow vividly once we get settled into our new home.
    Creativity/Ideas are constantly brewing and will one day soon produce something digestible. I never lose hope. In the meantime, I will continue to post short bits of my thoughts & creations on my blog: daileydelights.com

    Enjoy the serenity of Camp Nanowrimo!

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  21. I’m going for at least 1 poem a day. I’m considering adding some of my other projects to my goal, but I’m scared that might be too much work for my first NaNoWriMo. Good luck with all your work.

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  22. I’m going for at least 1 poem a day. I’m considering adding some of my other projects to my goal, but I’m scared that might be too much work for my first NaNoWriMo. Good luck with all your work.

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  23. That is wonderful! Good luck. I am editing heavy this month so I set my goal low. What is your name on Camp Nano? Mine is Skylo_Snowfire.

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  24. That is wonderful! Good luck. I am editing heavy this month so I set my goal low. What is your name on Camp Nano? Mine is Skylo_Snowfire.

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  25. Michael56j says:

    Great stuff. I hope it goes well.

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  26. Michael56j says:

    Great stuff. I hope it goes well.

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  27. JC says:

    I am participating in Camp this year, my goal is 50,000 words. Yet I am having a hard time getting my story started. I have repeatedly opened my writing program, stared at the blank screen, and closed it. Yikes!
    Good luck to you, I am sure you will hit your goal!

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  28. JC says:

    I am participating in Camp this year, my goal is 50,000 words. Yet I am having a hard time getting my story started. I have repeatedly opened my writing program, stared at the blank screen, and closed it. Yikes!
    Good luck to you, I am sure you will hit your goal!

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  29. Writing as well! Goal is 50,000! Every time I type that number I feel like a crazy person, but we can do it!

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  30. Writing as well! Goal is 50,000! Every time I type that number I feel like a crazy person, but we can do it!

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  31. Ambrozya says:

    I’m at the camp also! Dancing around the fire! 25k for me this month and I also do the A to Z challenge. Means long night around the camp fire telling dark stories 😉 Have fun!!

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  32. Ambrozya says:

    I’m at the camp also! Dancing around the fire! 25k for me this month and I also do the A to Z challenge. Means long night around the camp fire telling dark stories 😉 Have fun!!

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  33. suzanne says:

    My goal for April is to finish my second draft of my 2013 NaNoWriMo novel! Good luck to all.

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  34. suzanne says:

    My goal for April is to finish my second draft of my 2013 NaNoWriMo novel! Good luck to all.

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  35. Ben.Long says:

    Wow, 2,000 sounds like a great goal! I’ve never heard of NaNoWriMo but I’m so glad I did. It seems like a great way to push yourself while also encouraging others. Right now my goal is to turn away from the busy world and pursue my passion of writing by posting one blog post per day this month.

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  36. Ben.Long says:

    Wow, 2,000 sounds like a great goal! I’ve never heard of NaNoWriMo but I’m so glad I did. It seems like a great way to push yourself while also encouraging others. Right now my goal is to turn away from the busy world and pursue my passion of writing by posting one blog post per day this month.

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  37. I’ve joined the Picture Book challenge with Julie Hedlund 12 x 12 and have committed to my wordpress blog. By imposing deadlines on myself, I’m getting more done.

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  38. I’ve joined the Picture Book challenge with Julie Hedlund 12 x 12 and have committed to my wordpress blog. By imposing deadlines on myself, I’m getting more done.

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  39. My goal is not word count related this month. This month, I’m going to release my book on Amazon as a Kindle publication. I’m really excited!

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  40. My goal is not word count related this month. This month, I’m going to release my book on Amazon as a Kindle publication. I’m really excited!

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  41. Michael Roberts says:

    How long does a 1,000 words take you?

    A badly drawn stick figure picture seems quicker… yet strangely, less satisfying.

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  42. Michael Roberts says:

    How long does a 1,000 words take you?

    A badly drawn stick figure picture seems quicker… yet strangely, less satisfying.

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  43. rolandclarke says:

    My April goal is to complete my first A to Z Challenge, which is a ‘tour’ of my fantasy world Gossamer Steel. Using it to get more concrete world building for series of shorts, including first NaNo success (2011). Used CampNaNo last year to outline for NaNoWriMo 2013. Now feel I’ve got too much revising to do.

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  44. rolandclarke says:

    My April goal is to complete my first A to Z Challenge, which is a ‘tour’ of my fantasy world Gossamer Steel. Using it to get more concrete world building for series of shorts, including first NaNo success (2011). Used CampNaNo last year to outline for NaNoWriMo 2013. Now feel I’ve got too much revising to do.

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  45. Good luck!!!!! 🙂

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  46. Good luck!!!!! 🙂

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  47. I’m camping too! I’m in the green tent under the mallorn tree. 😉 Can you message me on there? Unless you’re under the same username in which case I might message you first… ;-P

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  48. I’m camping too! I’m in the green tent under the mallorn tree. 😉 Can you message me on there? Unless you’re under the same username in which case I might message you first… ;-P

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