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You can do this!
Happy holidays. ❄️ 🎄 ⛄

Hey Renard!

I really do hope things start to look up for you. As someone that writes as well, I would say try to stick to a much, much smaller goal. I can't imagine writing 5000-10000 words a day being comfortable at all. Something like that would just burn me out. So long as you're having fun with it, I would say write as long as you want! But I would stick to a goal like 2000 or even 1000 words a day just to start putting words on a page. :)

I just wanted to say something because I've certainly been in rough spots as well. Writing is a whole different ballpark and I've had highs and lows. I believe everyone that has commissioned you understands that it takes time and energy to write. I wouldn't worry too much! Just don't get burnt out and write nothing, you know?

I hope you have a great December in any case!

Happy holidays

If you're going for 10k a day?

1. Stay hydrated, and don't lean on caffeine too much.
2. Make sure you have something sweet midway through because the brain is a sugar addict, and you'll burn a lot of energy doing this.
3. Take a break for 15-20 after every hour, or section/chapter, and don't look at your screen.
4, Have no connection to the internet, it's too much of a distraction.
5. Maintain your sleep schedule and stick to it. Otherwise, you'll be tired and that kills momentum.
6. Everyone you live with needs to know you're doing this, otherwise you'll get "pop-ins" which can cause stalls.
7. If you get stuck? The problem is always before what you've written.
8. Don't try to maintain 10k a day for too long, I've known writers who ended up in the hospital because they overdid it.
9. If listening to music while you write is your style, try to avoid music with lyrics. It's a trick for long distance runners, but it works for writers as well to maintain pace.
10. Don't worry about Kirkney, it'll be done when it's done, there's no deadline.

Remember to give affection to your pets, they're a hit of dopamine without needing the internet. :)

Thank you so much for all the work you did during that year. In my personal experience, you have no idea how they helped many people (including myself) go through hard stuffs and rough times happening to us.

I'm deeply sorry regarding all the ordeals you had to endure too. And it may probably sound out of place, but I'm actually very glad that all the support you rightfully received managed to keep you afloat. It's truly heartwarming. Be sure that all that support won't be weakened any time soon!

And regarding the pace you want to reach, while I admit it to be quite noble, I must say I'm quite concerned about the impacts on your health. Even though I have trust that you'll be alright, never forget that your physical and mental health are much more important. Don't hesitate to take as much breaks as possible. Don't hesitate to slow down a little if you feel it. Don't hesitate to distract yourself from time to time, and also relaxing yourself (preferably with a nice hot cup of tea and some pastries in my humble opinion). But above anything else, be okay. Alright?

But honestly and sincerely, keep doing wonders, keep moving mountains to achieve your goals (both literally and figuratively), keep going forward and towards the brightest lights.
And as for us, we'll always keep giving you all the time, all the backup and all the support you'll need to achieve all the masterpieces only you has the ability to create.

Thank you. Sincerely.

Take care Sir Renard. And see you later on the next story!