December progress posted by Larry Jones @ Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:41:23 +0000
Raymond,Thanks for the advice. It reminds me of the first habit, “Begin with the end in mind.” My current goal is to create a chapter in some depth that includes both code and data. As a result, while...
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Larry Jones @ Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:44:05 +0000
David,I concur with Raymond’s assessment. As I mentioned earlier, it is important know your audience – not only your eventual target audience – but the other “stakeholders”: editors, reviewers and so...
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Larry Jones @ Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:45:31 +0000
Another two Pomodoro’s today. My totals are:3120 16322 121567 totalSlow and steady wins the race.
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Larry Jones @ Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:51:18 +0000
I have one last question (he said hopefully) related to pace.This year, I happen to have a number of vacation days that I need to use before year end. As a result, I will have more free time toward the...
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Travis Swicegood @ Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:28:49 +0000
Hey Larry;I’ve been prodded along a few times to use as much free time as I can to get some writing done (of course, I was already behind schedule when that was happening). The kicker is finding a...
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Susannah Davidson Pfalzer @ Mon, 06 Dec 2010...
Hi David,Re. your question about the command line application: clever, certainly, but it’ll be easier for our group to also have a conventional proposal (PDF or whatever) to look over as...
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Larry Jones @ Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:15:39 +0000
Travis,Thanks for the ideas!I’ll work to put these into practice.
View ArticleDecember progress posted by David Copeland @ Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:50:31 +0000
Been sick, but thanks everyone for the feedback on my submission idea!
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Raymond Yee @ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:41:36 +0000
I know that a handful of us are going to continue writing and that Susannah is going to keep this forum open for a while. Since I don’t know how often we will be reporting in, I thought that I’d set up...
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Travis Swicegood @ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:14:51 +0000
Feels kind of weird to get writing in and not post updates. :-)I did get some more writing in—another two pomodoros.-T
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Larry Jones @ Thu, 02 Dec 2010 03:02:28 +0000
Well… I plan to post updates anyway :)2280 12598 90998 totalA productive two Pomodoro’s. My book is slowly taking shape – at least in my mind.
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Larry Jones @ Fri, 03 Dec 2010 04:28:52 +0000
As they say in the movies, “It’s quiet. Too quiet.”Here’s my update for the day:2483 13694 99042 totalI’m happy with my progress today although I wonder if I’m making much progress. I’ve written most...
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Travis Swicegood @ Fri, 03 Dec 2010 04:34:17 +0000
Another two for me and I’m nearing 25k words total. Pretty happy with the results.Also, I have an idea for where to move this discussion and progress tracking. It’s my weekend project, so hopefully...
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Raymond Yee @ Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:32:42 +0000
Hi Larry and Travis—I’m glad that there are at least the three of us who are continuing on. I plan to stick with our little support group for the duration.Larry: You ask “How do you know when you’ve...
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Larry Jones @ Sat, 04 Dec 2010 04:41:56 +0000
Travis,I, too, look forward to the results of your weekend project. Thanks for putting in additional time on our behalf.
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Larry Jones @ Sat, 04 Dec 2010 04:42:43 +0000
Raymond,Thanks for your advice. I think it is a great approach.
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Larry Jones @ Sat, 04 Dec 2010 04:44:32 +0000
Finally, my progress today: 3 Pomodoro’s.Here’s the totals for the day:2672 14509 104780 totalHave a great day, y’all!
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Travis Swicegood @ Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:28:08 +0000
Haven’t got today’s pomodoro’ in yet, but will. Today will be 31 days straight of writing.Larry—didn’t see your earlier question as I was in a hurry to post my update and get in to work. I know I’ve...
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Larry Jones @ Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:06:09 +0000
Travis,Thanks for the idea. I like your idea for when to stop.In addition, your article on expertise syndrome provides great ideas on how to stay fresh in everything you do.Finally, the advice of you...
View ArticleDecember progress posted by Larry Jones @ Sun, 05 Dec 2010 04:04:58 +0000
Another two Pomodoro’s today. Making progress but it seems very slow.Here’s the totals:2816 15203 110559 total
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