tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post1199162821245420996..comments2024-03-07T09:26:21.305-05:00Comments on My Hogwarts Sabbatical: The Insecure Writer and Being Efficiently ProductiveChemist Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-64606496519769531952022-02-04T16:08:40.645-05:002022-02-04T16:08:40.645-05:00You've got this! Keep in mind that the fast pu...You've got this! Keep in mind that the fast publishing pace is just one strategy. There a re a lot of us authors who only publish one or two books total, and others who publish once a year, and some who write out a whole series, then publish it all back to back, and still others who release sections each month and then publish a paperback. There's lots of ways to do this and you will find the one that works best for you. But BUTT in CHAIR is a legit struggle. <br /><br />I found, for writing, a good cheat for me was to dictate while I did chores. Led to a lot more editing but allowed me to find a good method to get my story down when my brain just refused to follow the storyline. <br /><br />As for editing, I don't have tips. I like prowiritngaid before it goes to my editor, but once I get notes back..... I'm as stuck as you. *hugs*chickangellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00157626717952852330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-28660152690077206642022-02-03T14:18:11.383-05:002022-02-03T14:18:11.383-05:00I've heard a lot about that three books a year...I've heard a lot about that three books a year thing too. I know a lot of writers who don't write that fast and who are doing just fine with their writing careers. Work at the pace that makes sense for you. The book will be better, and your readers will be happier as a result.James Paillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213113363979079375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-29588000358199713822022-02-02T20:07:30.641-05:002022-02-02T20:07:30.641-05:00I think each writers finds their own pace. I know ...I think each writers finds their own pace. I know writers who write 5,000 words per day, but I can't do that. A small suggestion to try for a few days. Don't write at home. Go to a cafe or coffee shop where you can't be distracted by chores. It works for me.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-32249216651874083142022-02-02T19:00:09.575-05:002022-02-02T19:00:09.575-05:00Don't fight who you are as a writer. Just acce...Don't fight who you are as a writer. Just accept it and work with it.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-85571700212225421702022-02-02T18:29:57.889-05:002022-02-02T18:29:57.889-05:00It's hard because you are new to it. Each time...It's hard because you are new to it. Each time you succeed, you're a little better. Although you're not seeing it yet. Think of it as rewiring your brain. Let the pathways form. Cut yourself some slack and know the more you practice, the better you'll get.<br /><br />(Just like your students)<br /><br />And nothing worth doing is easy. :-)<br /><br />You can do this. <br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-33559632385241142002022-02-02T14:35:55.589-05:002022-02-02T14:35:55.589-05:00I think I'd probably just ping my editor and a...I think I'd probably just ping my editor and ask for suggestions on incorporating her edits. That's part of the biz, after all! You're doing a great job...keep plugging away.Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-59944641687277356422022-02-02T14:23:57.989-05:002022-02-02T14:23:57.989-05:00What's slower than glacial? That's me. Bee...What's slower than glacial? That's me. Been seven years since my last book. So don't be so hard on yourself. The solutions for fixing the issues will come if you think on them a while.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-2064342520944641332022-02-02T13:58:21.014-05:002022-02-02T13:58:21.014-05:00I'm glacial too and am not sure I want to spen...I'm glacial too and am not sure I want to spend all the time it'd take to write a book in a year. Forget writing one in three months. That's why I'm not sure I want to be published some day. I like doing other things, like watching TV, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Good luck figuring out what's right for you.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-41511331886028981622022-02-02T12:55:47.702-05:002022-02-02T12:55:47.702-05:00Ken, I believe you described me in your blog today...Ken, I believe you described me in your blog today. At least your struggle seems very similar to my own. I hope you find success and more and more a-ha moments. Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-23169402051662419162022-02-02T12:45:31.951-05:002022-02-02T12:45:31.951-05:00Here's to more parting seas during your writin...Here's to more parting seas during your writing journey. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05614478740889477584noreply@blogger.com