I'm currently taking part in #66write. The idea is to write an essay, tweet three times and share a photo of your work every day. Plus read ten pages of non-fiction. I'm using NotePD to start off my ideas (so this will be a list today and an essay tomorrow). I'm also thinking about what has kept me going on NotePD and how I can replicate that for #66write.
1. Accountability to keep you on track
Without doubt being accountable in front of other NotePD users and the streak leaderboard have been the two factors that have kept me going. When I started I was simply experimenting. I had no thoughts of creating or maintaining a streak. That just happened. Once I'd built a nice streak, I didn't want to break it. Even on days when I had a migraine, I still managed to cobble together a list. When we were travelling and I knew internet access might be difficult, I scheduled my lists. On busy days and late nights, I still managed to fit in a list, even if I wrote it in bed before dropping off! Every time I considered not bothering with a list today, I knew I would be cross with myself tomorrow.