Twitter is an excellent resource for many things–its instant gratification quotient is off the charts. And while I enjoy the garnering of sympathy when I’m having a bad day, the book recs when my shelf (or rather, my Kindle) is looking a little bare, and the answers to my many questions (Will Daleks ever conquer stairs? Will I ever overcome my obsession with Daleks?) it’s not enough.
No, Twitter, it’s not. I need more from you, and I need it now. Which is why I’m creating two new hashtags.
How can a hashtag make me work harder? Well, it’s a bit like highschool. Katie Q Writerson may not need an A+, but if Mr. Jacobson is her favorite teacher (and her secret to-die-for-crush), she’s going to put some extra effort in. Now, put on your writing togs, and meet your own handy-dandy Mr. Jacobson: #mondaywritinggoals and #fridayroundup. These two little hashtags are how I–and hopefully a few others out there in funky tube land–to tell the world will hold ourselves accountable, and, with a little luck, get more work done.
#mondaywritinggoals (or just #mondaygoals if you want to keep it simple) – tell us what you hope to achieve for the week.
#fridayroundup – tell us what you achieved this week.
If setting weekly goals is a new thing for you, or even if you just need some encouragement, use the #mondaywritinggoals hashtag to call out for some important. Looking for others working away like you? Try Johanna Harness’ #amwriting, a slow chat that happens “in the background of your writing day”.
Now saddle up, folks. It’s time to get your tweet on.
Using Twitter to Make Yourself Accountable: #mondaywritinggoals & #fridayroundup http://goo.gl/fb/oxDN #writing #myblog