It seems I post my end of month review and I get lots of pats on the back and amazement at how much I've managed to do. It's very nice and much appreciated, but I don't get it.
I do a little something to do with the art of writing everyday. Whether that's reading, editing, assignments, or actual writing doesn't really matter. I think of it as all stuff I need to do and get on with it. Usually. I'm guessing most writers are this way inclined. Quite a few actually use this time exclusively for writing and therefore accomplish a hell of a lot more than I do. Cate for example.
But...
For the past four days, I've done naff all.
I critiqued a couple of stories for friends last Friday. Saturday is my normal day off. Sunday I updated the AHWA database, but did nothing for myself. Monday I read a couple of things from other people and wrote one review.
So I have done bugger all for four days. I haven't written a word in Newland; haven't edited Dreaming; haven't written a new story; haven't done any assignments.
See - I'm not that productive after all, am I?
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Bursting The Bubble
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Don't beat yourself up. You still seem to accomplish a hell of a lot in a month. I did little over the last four days as well.
ReplyDeleteYou're fired. And so am I. Hell, I fire us all.
ReplyDeleteWe all need some time off.
Don't forget mental productivity!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry - I'm not whining really. I just don't see myself as overly productive most of the time. If I were, I'd have a lot more than 8 or so stories in the market place.
ReplyDeleteBut that's cool.
Thanks for firing me Aaron - on my suddenly free time, I've just finished chapter 16 in Newland. A full rewrite to bring things into line - sweet.
Nat - my mental productivity can get me into trouble. Having to turn unedited erotica into mainstream genre takes some doing...
(Regarding "The Heavenly Kings")
ReplyDeleteI own that movie ; )
Take all the credit you get. It was you who told me to not beat myself up over not writing and now I just feel good when I do do some writing.
ReplyDeleteNat - should guessed that ;c)
ReplyDeleteBen - thanks for the reminder.
How strange, I feel like I've done bugger all for 4 days as well. :) I'm in plotting my new book time, which feels very like procrastinating time.
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