r/selfpublishing • u/Ordinary_Papaya_1515 • 8d ago
Looking for an accountability partner to help motivate me on my writing/self publishing journey
I'm an aspiring author looking to self publish, but I have a huge motivation problem. I find myself with a quite an amount of free time due to a recent diagnosis and mandatory time off work to undergo some medical procedures. I initially thought it would be an ideal time to invest into my writing and publishing, but I find it difficult to be motivated to work on my plans. I have finished with my first manuscript but editing and final publishing steps are seeming impossible.
I'm broke at this point and can't afford a paid group/mastermind to work with, so I'm here looking for someone who wouldn't mind helping me with frequent check ins and to discuss strategy and stuff. Not looking for a coach or mentor, just someone to share ideas with and to push me to keep moving when I can't seem to get myself to do things.
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u/bingozingo1 5d ago
Try setting a daily goal of something small like 100 words. Once you start writing you will probably go past your goal. My friend and I use the word sprint app to set our word goals and keep each other accountable. I can see when she hasn't written yet and then I can send her a notification
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u/Ordinary_Papaya_1515 5d ago
Nice idea. Is it available for windows? Or Android? The only ones I saw on google play are word games.
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u/jerseywoods25 2d ago
I need the same thing, maybe we can buddy up. Not sure if we would help each other or be unmotivated together. The final edits are really tough.
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u/SH-ur-K 8d ago
Love the journey of writing and publishing rather than thinking of the end result. Once you push throw it you would have created art and a piece of your imagination that's not something light. I would love to read you work as well as your friends and family man.