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Jul 31Liked by Breakthroughs & Blocks, Bec Evans, Chris Smith

This August I'll be working on the final edit of my novel, before I put it to sleep and start on something new (September's sprint?)

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Great progress Angela - thanks for checking in. We haven't yet confirmed a sprint for September. We ned to see how regularly they are needed. Look forward to seeing you on the starting line :)

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So excited to be sprinting with you Angela. And I want to hear all about the novel and where you are with it. We're doing a sprint on Monday 2 September - there'll be a member webinar on October but then more sprints in November and December.

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Aug 3Liked by Bec Evans, Breakthroughs & Blocks, Chris Smith

Looking forward to getting myself motivated. The end of a long haul I hope! Giving the book one last chance. But also looking forward to moving on.

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Aug 2Liked by Bec Evans, Breakthroughs & Blocks, Chris Smith

I’ll put the September one in my diary now! Will prove useful for the transition from holiday season to busy/back to school season, even when I have no little people to worry about for myself!

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Jul 31Liked by Bec Evans, Breakthroughs & Blocks, Chris Smith

I'll be with family waiting for recovery news after my niece's brain surgery. It will be really difficult to stick with the sprint but I want to try anyway. Even if I only write a paragraph a day. I need to keep my head in my novel. There have been so many interruptions this summer.

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Hawley - that is so tough. I am sending much love and strength and cheering you on for a paragraph a day.

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Aug 2Liked by Chris Smith, Breakthroughs & Blocks

Sending hugs 🤗 I spent a week of July with a family member in and out of hospital and I found that daily writing was a welcome distraction (like you, I went for a small achievable goal, which definitely helped!)

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One paragraph a day is great progress Hawley - good luck :) Hope the sprint helps.

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Jul 30Liked by Bec Evans, Breakthroughs & Blocks, Chris Smith

Part of this sprint will cover me BINGE WRITING 🎉 One of three times a year I ignore my responsibilities and write. I will be at home trying to create writing retreat vibes 🤞

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Ha! Good luck Elizabeth :)

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Aug 2Liked by Breakthroughs & Blocks, Bec Evans

Awesome! Wishing you a really good week 😀 Also, I spotted on LWS’s July Writing Challenge that you’ve been warming up by smashing your writing goals in July too - well done and keep up that momentum!

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Aug 3Liked by Breakthroughs & Blocks, Chris Smith

Yay thank you 🤩 feel like a real writer now 🎉

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Aug 3Liked by Chris Smith, Breakthroughs & Blocks

🥰 I think Bec and Chris would tell you that you were a real writer already - but we all know how hard it is to feel that we can say that and know it to be true!

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I absolutely welcome any and every bit of reinforcement !

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Jul 30Liked by Bec Evans, Breakthroughs & Blocks, Chris Smith

Me and Cherly Strayed @Bec - we’ll popularise it in the end

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Haha! I'll be joining you for a binge writing session too. Have been mulling over a goal for next week and have decided to go big. I know that's not necessarily the point of the sprint, but it does give me incredible focus. See you on the starting line!

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Aug 1Liked by Chris Smith, Breakthroughs & Blocks

Excellent news!

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Aug 3Liked by Bec Evans, Breakthroughs & Blocks, Chris Smith

This is such a great idea! Unfortunately, can't pay for a subscription yet. Could I get a complimentary access, please? This would make such a difference. I am currently working from home and languishing with all PhD-related things. Thank you!

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Aug 3Liked by Chris Smith, Breakthroughs & Blocks

A thesis is tough - looking forward to writing with you next week Aditi

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Sure no problem - I've given you a free sprint. Good luck Aditi :)

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Jul 30Liked by Bec Evans, Breakthroughs & Blocks, Chris Smith

I’ll still be on holiday but I have my notebook, pencil case & mac with me. I also brought the intention of writing with me but can see that without the sprint I might not do anything, especially as I sit here next to the pool in the sun 😂 & I do want to write so this is my usual long winded way of saying I’ll join you!

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Your holiday looks amazing! Of course you have your notebook and I am vicariously by the pool writing. It's raining here in Yorkshire this morning, but promises to perk up later. See you on the starting line - sunshine optional.

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Amazing! See you on the starting line :)😎​☀️​🌴​

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Jul 29Liked by Breakthroughs & Blocks, Chris Smith, Bec Evans

This is great! Looking forward to it :)

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Jul 29Liked by Bec Evans, Chris Smith

See you there!

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Looking forward to it 🙌

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🙌

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