I’ve gone ahead and done what I – on hindsight – shouldn’t have done.

I’ve opened myself up to public scrutiny – something I’ve always, always hated – and possible public humiliation.

I’ve decided to embark upon a public attempt to complete a full-fledged work of fiction. I’ve also created a separate blog to chronicle my attempt in the minutest detail possible. (That blog is at http://15daybook.wordpress.com )

I’ve sat on my ideas for a long time now and I believe it’s time for me to take massive action to move towards my goals. This attempt, this 15-day book writing challenge, is something I have to complete or lose face in front of all my friends and visitors to this blog.

I’m right now thinking of something humiliating or downright ludicrous I’d have to do if I fail to achieve my target. And record it on video and put it up on YouTube. (Something like what Dan Raine had to do when he missed his target by inches. See http://www.thirtydaychallenge.com/thong-a-thon.php – Of course, I’m definitely not wearing a pink thong. I’ll think of something else)

I’ll expect all my friends – and all curious folk who just might tiptoe in here – to support me like crazy. Make sure I don’t slip in achieving my daily targets, make sure I’m following my system, keep asking me how much I’ve completed and egg me on as I take this challenge head on.

If everything goes right, I’ll not only have a completed book in my hands in 15 days but also, hopefully, would have perfected the system I’ve devised for writing this book. And hopefully, some of you would also find the courage within yourselves to finally go all-out for something you’ve been aiming for a long time.