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Making Your Work Manageable
Last month, I camped at the foot of a mountain where the Appalachian Trail crossed the state. Looking up at the mountainside where the trail passed, it was hard to imagine taking six months of my life and hiking 2,180 miles of mountainous terrain. The whole trail is maintained by clubs and is part of the U.S. National Park System. 11,000+ hikers have completed a hike-thru. A thru-hiker completes the entire trail in one shot. The youngest thru-hikers were a 6 yr old boy and a 8 yr old girl; the oldest was 81. Only one in four people who attempt to hike through finish the trail. The trail can also be hiked in "sections" Data is also saved on those hikers that complete the trek in sections. Some of the hikers take decades to finish their goal.
That many miles is a monumental task, just like writing a story. But breaking it down into smaller sections can help the work become more manageable and help you reach smaller goals before the work is finished. Taking a few chapters or working through a certain section of your outline can help you stay focused on your characters and break away from the 'big picture' for a time. I've found it easier to edit sections before moving on, so a mass edit can be prevented when finished. It also keeps me focused on the writing when I know I'll be back to fix those pesky errors soon. And like the hiking clubs, Writing.com has a community of writers to support and help you along the way.
When the hike is over or the story is finished, you can kiss the end of the trail or your keyboard and celebrate.
This month's question: Do you find it easier to break your work down into sections?
To learn more about and support the Appalachian Trail Conservancy: http://www.appalachiantrail.org/
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Excerpt: This year, to celebrate turning nineteen, they decided to take a road trip. They argued about the itinerary until they came to an agreement. Karen gave in, as she always did. The next morning they took off early in Dianne's Mustang, leaving Tennessee towards their destination.
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Excerpt: Chad was on his first hike after recuperating from a broken ankle. He had been walking each day to get back in shape and felt he was ready. She was his older sister by two years. They have always had fun hiking and camping. The other hikers are raring to go, too. It's just a part of them.They've done it for so long Miriam couldn't help but take a deep breath, savoring the familiar pine scent she loved.
Excerpt: Early morning sun streamed in from the balcony windows that framed the mountain valley below like a piece of art. Sublime at a distance, it was imposing, often treacherous territory, normally overlooked by the majority of vacationers seeking rest and relaxation, in favor of tamer destinations. Now and then, urban dwellers with a lust for adventure found their way to these parts. Reminiscent of moths lured to an eminent flame, they arrive impetuously prepared to conquer the wilderness and attain a restorative attitude gleaned from the clean air and lofty vistas. Just like the flame, the mountain was indifferent to its would-be victims.
Excerpt: Hitching had a lot going for it. It offered a sense of adventure among other things. If nothing else, it saved on gas.
Excerpt: She slips off her shoes and lays back with feet dangling out the window, a habit she knows I find repulsive. The sun is starting to set, which provides my weary eyes with rest.
Excerpt: So you see, for me, exploring a cave just didn't sound like a scary thing to do. I didn't think of creepy, crawling things or closed-in, stifling small spaces or a bony hand clutching me in the dark, and I sort of like rocks. I thought spelunking would be fun; a new experience added to the adventure of college life away from home, and my first trek as a Recreation major. Naturally, I invited my new roommate to go, too, so as to share the adventure.
Excerpt: "Your grandmother, Emma, she was my mother." His eyes were turning red and his voice wavered but I knew he wanted to do this. I had never met my grandmother; I'd never even seen a picture of her. I had never seen any of these photographs before. I grew up in a broken home and spent little time with my father, I didn't meet him until I was a young adult.
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This month's question: Do you find it easier to break your work down into sections?
Last month's question: What kinds of environments inspire you?
blainecindy replied: As far as action/adventure settings are concerned, I am inspired by environments like dark, spooky forests, where anything can jump out at you at any time.
Jeannie  answered: I love the sound of a babbling brook. When the water just trickles over the stones or over small dams located in the creek. Watching the minnows, as they swim here and there.
BIG BAD WOLF is hopping  said: Almost any environment can inspire. Desert; Western or Egyptian story. Large body of water; Fishing, Naval, giant water creatures. Spare; NASA or aliens. Strip Joint; I'll leave that up to you.
corsay_666 sent: Los animales que viven en los océanos o en cualquier lugar en donde a vite cualquier animal Extracto: acuático, no nadan son nadados, las corriente de agua son las que mueven a los animales acuáticos, también los animales voladores, no vuelan son volaros. Los animales son movidos por cualquier cosa; llama inercia.
Animals that live in the oceans or anywhere where any animal vite Excerpt: water, swimming is not swum the stream is moving aquatic animals, flying animals also do not fly are flying. The animals are moved by any thing called inertia.
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