Round Four starts today. If today is your first visit here, you can see the sign-up post here or the origin story here.

The main goal of this challenge is to write.

1) We’re looking for a total word count between 60-100k. This means between now and January 26, (77 days total, 7 ‘free’ days worked into the calendar), you will write 850-1500 words a day.

2) Check in here @ the blog every Sunday and Wednesday.

3) Daily inspiration here at the blog~you can stop in when time allows.

4) Time permitting, you can check out the blogs of your sponsors or fellow sweaters, links in the sign up post linked abover.

Sponsors this time around chime in below!

From Stephanie Tyler: Hey everyone! It’s great to be back doing another round of Sven. This time, I’m gearing up to write two books – one by the end of December (a co-written book) and one by March (my own), so I’ll be here with all of you, every step of the way. I’ve also set a goal of trying to get back into the blogging groove as well, ready to discuss the writing life and how to combine it successfully with real life challenges. I’m really looking forward to the support this challenge provides. Just remember - you’re not alone – and the only person who can stop you from meeting your goals is you, so gear up and let’s go!

From Lauren Dane: Welcome writers! It’s good to see so many people signed up this round and I’m looking forward to sweating with you for the next 77 days. I’ve got several projects to work on, some books to write, some revisions to finish and I’m sure copy edits will find their way into the mix too. The best thing about this challenge is that you’re not alone - there are plenty of other people who are going through what you are and have triumphed, people who can cheer you on, give you advice and kick your butt when needed too. Signing up is step one, the biggest challenge will be to keep writing where it needs to be in your life as we go through the holiday season so let’s get to work.

From Diana Peterfreund: I’m so excited to begin the latest round of sweating. I’ve got a book to write between now and February, so I’ll be here every day, sharing the highs and lows of this writing life. Whether you’re a first-timer experimenting with this novel-writing thing, a refugee from NaNoWriMo looking fora little extra breathing room (or a late start), or an old pro trying to up your production rate, this is a chance to make a group effort out of what is ordinarily a very lonely endeavor. You are not alone. We’re all here, writing with you.

From Jaci Burton: Are you ready to get this party started? You’re fired up with energy and ready to write, right? Let that motivation carry you with great force as we launch into 70 days of Sweating. It’s not easy, but it can be done, especially since you know you won’t be sweating alone. We’re all here to support each other. Welcome!
Jaci

From HelenKay Dimon: Welcome back for the next round! The goal is the same - write, write, write. We all have a project to complete. Together, supporting each other, we can get them all done. So, fire up the computers and stop procrastinating, and seventy (or so) days from now you’ll have a bouncing baby manuscript to show for all your hard work. Good luck!

From Portia Da Costa: Hi everyone, Portia here. I’m the lazy, disorganised slacker on the sponsorship team and my chief function throughout the challenge is to make you all feel much, much better about your writing productivity and focus. Because nobody on this earth can be worse at either of those than I am and I’ll probably make even the most modest achiever feel like Nora Roberts by comparison.

Have fun, folks, and happy writing!

From Shiloh Walker: So who is ready for the next round? Sweating through the holidays, sounds like a plan to me. Don’t know if it will keep off those holiday pounds, but maybe if I write instead of snack… I’ve got my goals set-have you got yours? Remember we’re all in this one together! Good luck!