Good morning and welcome to Crafting Your Career. Writer Sally Bayless joins us for another installment of her publishing journey. Today, she shares with us how she discovered her lack of writing discipline and what she did to refocus on her writing. As we all know, discovering you have a “problem” can sometimes be half the battle. My hat’s off to Sally for discovering this issue at this stage, because discipline is so important to a writer’s success.
Here’s Sally!
During the past two months, I discovered a disturbing fact about my writing life. If this were a real job, I’d have been fired by now.
When I first thought about writing a novel, a dear friend who was a sculptor told me repeatedly to “treat it like a job.” And
when I started writing in January 2009, I did. I outlined my story, made a PERT chart with each chapter as a task, and steadily worked toward my projected finish date, coming in a couple days early.
Then I began revising. And that’s where my job performance went downhill. I looked like a good little worker bee. I showed up—sitting for hours and hours at the computer. The thing about a real job, though, at least the ones I’ve had that paid enough to afford luxuries like Nordstrom shoe missions, is that you actually have to produce something.
Part of the problem—the part I’m giving myself a pass for—is that I’ve had, as my husband puts it, a rather steep learning curve. If there’s a basic writing error you can make, I committed it—in every chapter. So, for the past fourteen months, I’ve been revising, learning, and revising again. I’m now working my way through the book, implementing a major fix for some ugly plot problems. Once that’s done, I’ll need to polish, polish, polish, and then it’s time to query. But to be honest, what I’ve accomplished in revisions shouldn’t have taken fourteen months. And here’s where I’ll admit the rest of the problem: lack of discipline.
Every time I came to a point where I needed to think, I’d decide to check my e-mail instead. I’d work ten minutes, spend fifteen on e-mail, pop over to Facebook, then notice the laundry piled on the bed behind me, fold it, snag a fingernail and need to file it, then see that the rest of my nails looked twice as long and file all of them, then go hunt for a snack. I’d come back to my desk and see the FedEx truck driving up the street. In our tiny town, going shopping means Wal-Mart, so the FedEx man comes to our neighborhood every day. If I wasn’t running downstairs to meet him at the door, I’d start thinking of that new pair of shoes I’d been looking at. And then I’d have to zip over to Zappos and call my best shoe pal to discuss color choices. My friends here in town had assured me they wouldn’t call when I was supposed to be writing, so I called them. Whew! Clearly, this was not the work ethic of a model employee.
The longer this went on, the worse it got, especially when I tried to deal with a nasty quagmire in my plot. The less I concentrated, the more frustrating revisions became, and the more frustrating they got, the more time I wasted. I’d like to say I recognized this while it was happening, but no, it was only when the plot problem was solved and I made a nifty new PERT chart that I saw how long I’d been revising my WIP.
It may sound hypocritical, because I’m writing this in a blog, but a big chunk of my problem was the Internet. Now the online connections I’ve made have been invaluable to my growth as a writer. I’ve found a wealth of educational resources, encouragement, and friendship through Romance University, amazing critique partners, and writing organizations—all of it online. But remember the healthy food pyramid, with the big section of whole grains? Well, I think, even if you don’t have a real deadline, the healthy writing pyramid has to have similar big section of actual writing. Mine had become a bit skewed. Kind of like those days (rare, very rare, I promise) when my meals are mostly Chipotle and Ding Dongs. I was using my time online, the laundry, the summer sandal collection, anything I could find, to avoid problems with my book that I didn’t know how to fix.
With Ding Dongs (and sadly, with crunchy Cheetos as well), the bottom line is that I just can’t buy them, can’t allow them in the house, much to the disappointment of my family. If they’re there, I will eat them. And if distractions are available, I will play. So, based on my experiences with the beloved Hostess product, I’ve made a change. Previously, my desk was along one wall in the master bedroom. Now I’ve taken over the guest room, which is not wired for Internet, declared it my new office, and told my techno-savvy husband and 14-year-old son that I do not want a wireless Internet connection for my desktop computer. (Note that if you plan on visiting me, the nice queen-sized bed is gone. Guests will be offered an extra-long twin, probably piled with books, or kindly routed to the hotel down the hill.) My new routine is to return my e-mail, read blogs, etc., for no longer than an hour on my laptop in the kitchen while I return to consciousness in the morning. Then I turn off the laptop and “go to work” in the new office, one with no laundry to fold, no view of the street, no connection to the outside world, real or online.
There were some initial difficulties. For instance, I had an e-vite saved in e-mail on my desktop that I couldn’t figure out how to access. (I’m sure my husband or son could have moved that e-mail, but they’d already moved the, um, not-so-light desk, and I thought it best not to ask.) And now I have to do critiques on my laptop or transfer them back and forth to my desktop. I really like to work with the big screen of the desktop, so neither option is quite as easy as my previous setup. But I’m hoping my increased productivity on my own book will more than make up for this.
I can’t give definitive results yet. We’ve been traveling a lot since the big desk move, so I’ve only had a few days to try things out. But when we’ve been in town, I’ve accomplished my goals and then some. Of course, this new set-up will mean I spend less time shoe shopping during my work time, but hey, if Van Gogh can cut off an ear for his art, I can forgo a couple pairs of shoes.
So what about you? Is “Discipline” your middle name? Or do you have your own strategies for staying focused as a writer?
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Thanks, Sally!!
RU Crew, let’s talk writing discipline and strategies for staying focused! Share with us your success (and not so successful) stories.
Join us on Monday when author Christi Barth shares her thoughts on small publishers.
Sally’s Bio:
Sally Bayless is learning to write inspirational romantic suspense and cozy mysteries. Before realizing that ordinary people were allowed to write fiction, she edited corporate publications and technical reports. In January 2010, she was a finalist in the first contest she entered, SVRWA’s Gotcha. A member of ACFW, RWA, MWA, and several online groups, Sally lives in rural Ohio with her husband and two children.
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Hi Sally–
Thank you for another great post. I’ve only recently found a strategy that helped me out in the discipline department. In my goals group, we must write 100 words (or more) a day every day for 100 days. Participants can also edit, research, etc. in lieu of writing new words. It’s all about doing something writing related with your current WIP, anything that moves the story forward.
This strategy has helped me tremendously. Before I joined the group, days would go by without any work on my WIP. Something always took precedence over my writing. Not anymore.
Thanks again!
Tracey
Posted by TraceyDevlyn | July 12, 2010, 5:28 amHi Tracey,
I’ve tried doing 100 words a day, but never as part of an official group. I think the reporting in must be a key part of it, because I fell off after about two weeks. Do you report in every day? Or once a week?
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 8:29 amYep, we try to report in every day, but sometimes folks report every 2-3 days. You’re right though. Having to post our counts add another level of accountability.
Posted by TraceyDevlyn | July 12, 2010, 7:14 pmGreat blog! I have the same problem. I’m not as ruthless or as organized as you, but I’m making my book my first priority. I have a goal, and unless I find a major snafu in my ms. or there’s an emergency, I’m going to reach it. That’s it. No excuses.
Posted by Edie Ramer | July 12, 2010, 6:26 amGo Edie! It sounds like you are very determined and dedicated. Good luck!
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 8:32 amHi Sally. I have this problem. Plus, I work at home for my day job so there are distractions everywhere! What I have found is that I need to get my day job, emails and RU tasks out of the way first and then I dive into my writing. I can usually focus because I’ve gotten everything else off of my desk and my mind is clear. It makes it easier to ignore the emails coming in and the phone when I’ve taken care of everything else.
Thanks for a great post!
Posted by Adrienne Giordano | July 12, 2010, 8:21 amHi Adrienne,
I’m so happy to hear someone else say they have to clear a few things out of the way before they can concentrate. I keep reading about people who write first thing, before anything else, and I just can’t do it. I guess a big part of accomplishing things is to figure out the way that works for you.
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 8:38 amHi Sally!
I enjoyed your post….and realized my time management issues are not so different from yours! But HELP…..what is a PERT chart? I’m probably the only one who doesn’t know, right? Sorry!
For me, my time killer, in addition to blogging and checking my e-mails, is spider solitare. I hop on ‘just for a minute’ to clear my head, then I have to break 1300. When I do, I go for 1400. It’s a horrible addiction. I am happy to say I haven’t played in 9 days, while immersed in rewrite hell. I hope I can keep it up.
Regarding snack food, just like you, I can’t keep it in the house. My son complained. One day I took him into the snack isle at the local grocery to find a cookie he liked and I didn’t. I liked them all. He had this lock box and suggested I buy him Oreos and such, he’ll lock them up, then ration me….two a day. It usually works, except at certain times of the month when I am relentless in my nagging for sweets and he rues the day he ever suggested we lock up the snacks in his room! (It’s a very big responsiblity for a 16-year-old!)
Posted by Wendy Marcus | July 12, 2010, 8:25 amLOL! Oh, Wendy, that is one brave 16-year-old! I don’t think my 14-year-old son would even consider getting between me and dessert.
A PERT chart is a tool used in planning big projects. You plug in your tasks, tell how long each will take, which employee will do each task (in my case, always this gal named Sally), tell which can be done at the same time, which have to come first, etc. and the software cranks out this chart telling you what to do first.
Good luck with your rewrite and good luck fighting the spider,
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 8:48 amGreat post. Keep doing what works for you. I know about Ding Dong obsession – mine is computer games. I can’t play anything, not even once.
Posted by Carol Kilgore | July 12, 2010, 8:37 amHi Carol,
Computer games are one addiction I don’t have. (Too busy with all my others, I guess.) But I have a strong feeling that I must be vigiliant and never, ever start.
Hold firm against the Ding Dongs,
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 8:54 amDo you think we might have been separated at birth? This sounds exactly like what’s happened to me! This past oh…six months probably, I’ve done exactly this same thing. Write for five minutes, check my email or surf the net (google reader is a terrible thing to have, especially when you follow 40+ things!) and the man who invented Snood ought to be shot! What a time suck.
I moved my desk. I just need to put my laptop on it. And I need to shut off my internet connection for an hour a day at least. (I have a button on the side of my Toshiba that lets me do that) Of course, it doesn’t help that both of my girls are now either in or graduated college and working odd hours. It seems one of them is always home and short of barricading the door to my office (which I can’t get into because it’s so full of ‘I’ll get to that later’ stuff…) they feel plopping down next to me and yakking is the thing to do. Then again, if I did barricade the door, they’d only stand on the other side and pound on it, thus making the distraction even worse…
Posted by althea preston | July 12, 2010, 8:59 amHi Althea,
I don’t know what Snood is. Please don’t even tell me!
I wonder if the reaction to a closed door is a girl thing. My 10-year-old reacts the same way. Even if 5 minutes ago I got her all engaged in something. I’ve been thinking of a sign for my office door with a spinning arrow that I can point to what I’m doing, sort of a reminder to folks that I’m not just in here waiting for company. Something like “Sally is now . . . being extremely creative and brilliant . . . or . . . grumpy and irritable because her plot doesn’t work . . . or . . . devising ways to murder people . . . or (the one I know would keep everyone away) pondering the pluperfect verb tense and eager to discuss it.”
Good luck breaking free of distractions,
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 9:15 amSally -
I LOVE the arrow sign idea on the office door. Let’s make up a whole list and I’ll make a prototype. We’ll be rich! Hmm…or is this just another procrastination ruse? Regardless, I want one of those signs!
Kels
Posted by Kelsey Browning | July 12, 2010, 5:54 pmI really just want a sign so I can point the arrow to “being brilliantly creative.” It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes I feel inspired and, hey, you’ve got to savor it!
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 7:28 pmmorning Sally!
Great post – I’m like all the others, chocolate and email addictions. Biggest problem is I work on my computer as well, so can’t ignore the emails etc. Sometimes it’s someone wanting to give me money! woot! =) I do find when I’m writing, but when I’m revising, my entire work ethic goes down the drain. I should be fired.
I’ve debated on joining Tracey’s 100X100 group to get back in the swing of things….but plan on finishing revising these two chapters I’m working on first! I keep putting them on my to-do list…..but I seem to be able to ignore that part of my to-do list!
Maybe if I had someone like Indiana Jones standing over me with a whip…..hmm…no…that would be a whole nuther distraction!
=)
carrie
Posted by Carrie Spencer | July 12, 2010, 9:21 amHi Carrie,
I think you may be onto something with your Indy idea.
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 10:02 amHi Sally,
Aren’t you relieved to know there are so many of us who share the same problem?
I’m also part of a 100×100 loop (Club 100 on Yahoo started by Beth Patillo). I swear by it. I’m a teacher and during the school year it’s so easy for me to get distracted by schoolwork and slough off on writing, but the 100 words a day commitment keeps me on track. I can always find time for 100 words and that in turn keeps my head in the story. I’m somewhere around the year mark without missing a day and I’ve only missed two days in the last few years. 100 words doesn’t sound like a lot but you rarely only do 100 and it really does add up.
Have you tried using a flash drive for switching between computers? I know I hate to edit on my laptop because of the smaller screen. I use Google Docs to switch between computers but since you don’t have internet on the desktop maybe a flash drive would help/
Wendy, you’re not the only one who didn’t know what a PERT chart was. Sadly, I think I would find making one just one more way to procrastinate.
Best of luck with the revisions, Sally.
Posted by MaryC | July 12, 2010, 10:27 amHi Mary,
Thanks for your comments. I am glad to hear I’m not alone in my problem! And 100 x 100 is sounding better and better. I’m floored that you have gone a year and never missed a single day. Wow! Good job!
I’ve been using a flash drive but my two computers are on different operating systems and have different hierachical structures of folders of where things are and, well, let’s just say that if there’s a way to get myself confused in there, I find it. Perhaps it’s time to consult my 14-year-old son for IT advice. Maybe he can clean things up a bit and make things more streamlined for me. (Also, this would give him something to do, always a plus in the summer.)
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 10:50 amFair warning from a techie geek….=) flash drives don’t last forever….they might last a few months, or a few years, depending on how often you use them, but eventually they’ll give out.
carrie
Posted by Carrie Spencer | July 12, 2010, 12:42 pmoooh, good to know, Carrie. That’s the kind of thing I don’t want to learn the hard way. Thank you!
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 1:01 pmYikes, Carrie. Good reminder for me to back everything up I have on my USB!
K-
Posted by Kelsey Browning | July 12, 2010, 5:56 pmHi Sally,
I really identified with your finding anything–everything–else to do when you’re stuck at a plot point.
I enjoyed your post–I nodded all the way through it.
My emails are real time sucks, and my online research takes up an enormous amount of time, especially as I live in a rural area that has only dial up access. If I get online early, my entire morning can be shot, with no writing done, and I hate that.
Finally I found a way to get to writing early–I put off emails until after lunch–often doing them during lunch on the laptop. Like now
Good luck with your revisions. I admire your working with a pert chart, BTW.
Posted by Barb H | July 12, 2010, 11:43 amHi Barb,
Thanks for your comments, especially if you’re making them via dial-up. Boy, do you have my sympathies. I was right there a few years ago. I will send positive thoughts that the Internet highway (as opposed to the dial-up cowpath) comes to your area soon.
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 1:05 pmI don’t feel quite so guilty about my Facebook game playing now, however, I can’t seem to get away from it. I’ve written three books–rough drafts, really, but I can’t seem to sit down and edit and rewrite them. I’m either reading email, playing games or researching.
It seems that once I begin to write–I’d be OK but I can’t seem to do it with the distractions. I have no other excuses–even my dogs realize that they can’t get my attention once I’m on the computer.
HELP!!!
Posted by Marian Clough | July 12, 2010, 12:04 pmHi Marion,
I wish I had the answers, not just the problem!
It sure sounds like the 100 x 100 group is a great thing, especially if you can use it for revising as well as writing. And finding a work space with no Internet access has helped me so far. But maybe it’s more a matter of deciding how much your goals mean to you and figuring out what will help you reach them.
Does anyone have other tips for getting back on track to reach goals?
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 1:21 pmDepending on your operating system, if it’s Windows based, I use Office Live to back up and often work on all of my documents. They have almost unlimited storage, working on them online is the same as using Word on your computer and if either computer ever crashes, you have your most recently saved docs there.
I like Google docs too, but the Windows Live seems easier for me.
As for Snood…http://www.snood.com/ But click at your own risk…
And does anyone have a link to the 100X100 group? I can’t find it.
Posted by Althea Preston | July 12, 2010, 12:59 pmHi Althea,
The 100×100 group I’m involved in, along with several other RU folks, is GIAM. Here’s a link that explains the program and how to sign up: http://www.amyatwell.com/index.php?pr=WritingGIAM_Loops
I also blogged about the group and goal setting a few weeks ago at Magical Musings: http://magicalmusings.com/?p=9898
Good luck!
Tracey
Posted by TraceyDevlyn | July 12, 2010, 10:49 pmWhat a great article. I am currently working on a way to make my writing a priority for myself. I have found a simple excel chart has helped tremendously. I record my word count each day I write. I’ve averaged my weekly total for 7 days and 5 days. The following week I use those averages as my goals for the day. I’m hoping that I can do something similar for my edits – maybe take so many words and edit them each day.
I’m glad someone mentioned the flash drives. I use one, but have been making an effort to save on the hard drives as well. Glad that I have been, since I never knew flash drives can crash.
Posted by Amy Kimball | July 12, 2010, 1:19 pmHi Amy,
I really like your idea of editing so many words a day with a goal based on previous accomplishments. For some reason I thought of writing in word count and editing in chapters. But I really like concrete targets. Thanks for sharing it! I’m going to try it.
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 1:28 pmMeant to add this:
Two words: Dr. Wicked.
Posted by Althea Preston | July 12, 2010, 1:23 pmlooooooooooooooooove dr wicked!!!
Posted by Carrie Spencer | July 12, 2010, 1:27 pmIs that the website that starts erasing if you don’t type fast enough?
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 1:35 pmSally, lol..it doesn’t erase, but that would be cool too! or, maybe not! ack!
http://writeordie.drwicked.com/
You can change different settings so it shoots wicked noises at you if you don’t keep writing, the screen turns a violent shade of red….and pretty soon you type anything that comes to mind…which sometimes is actually quite brilliant! (and sometimes not) but it definitely gets you moving when all you want to do is sit like a slug!
carrie
Posted by Carrie Spencer | July 12, 2010, 5:12 pmIt is. But he also made a desktop version with a few more options. For $10, it was absolutely worth it for me. If nothing else, once I start it (and I set it for half an hour) I can do about 800 words. Is it wonderful grammar? Not on your life, but the idea is now on paper and the scenes are moving forward. There’s always revision once the story is told.
Posted by Althea Preston | July 12, 2010, 1:54 pmI just checked it out and I’m definitely buying this. My new office needs this way more than a bulletin board! Thank you so much, Althea!
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 3:05 pmHi Sally,
Thanks for the post, I enjoyed reading it along with everyone else’s comments as well. I’m glad I’m not the only one
Posted by Christy Longmire | July 12, 2010, 3:28 pmThanks, Christy. Glad you liked it.
You are definitely not alone. I kind of feel like I”m at a meeting where I should say “Hi. My name is Sally and I’m a distractaholic.”
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 3:32 pmHere’s a link to Beth Pattillo’s 100×100 Club
http://www.bethpattillo.com/club-100
carrie
Posted by Carrie Spencer | July 12, 2010, 5:15 pmSally -
I’ve absolutely resisted the idea of not having internet in my office, but have forced myself to shut everything down while I work. I can do that for a few days or weeks and then I backslide. Now, in the summer, all bets are off because I’m such a mess with all the travel. I’m lucky to snatch internet when I can.
This has made me think – wouldn’t it be interesting to do “organization makeovers” for writers?? A writer confesses his/her biggest time waster and we work with him/her on how to overcome those challenges. Sounds like a new lecture series to me!
Thanks for your great post!
K-
Posted by Kelsey Browning | July 12, 2010, 6:01 pmThanks, Kelsey! Thanks, Jen!
I like the organizational makeover idea a lot! If someone got five or six suggestions and just tried the one that sounded most like it would work for them, it could be priceless. I know I’m excited to try some new things just after today.
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 7:51 pmKelsey,
I think “organization makeovers” is a terrific idea. I’m a night owl and write best late at night, but I know I’d be more productive if I were more organized. I work from home and there aren’t a lot of distractions unless there’s workmen here or the neighbor’s kids screaming in the backyard next door, and still I can’t seem to write during the daylight hours. Weird. Maybe I should sign up for the 100 words a day. Anything to keep the word count moving forward!
Sally, great to see you back on RU!
Jen
Posted by Jennifer Tanner | July 12, 2010, 6:45 pmOops! I put my last comment in the wrong place.
Thanks, Jen! I bet I’ll see you on 100 x 100!
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 7:57 pmJen -
I’m going to give some serious thought to this organization makeover concept! Stay tuned…
Thanks for stopping by RU!
Kels
Posted by Kelsey Browning | July 13, 2010, 9:37 amWonderful post Sally, thank you!
Good to see so many of us share the same things. I have found a timer works for limiting my free time adventures or making sure I complete my writing sessions.
Where are the men in this? Step up and tell us how you stick to your writing goals.
Inquiring females need to know!
Holly
Posted by Holly | July 12, 2010, 8:00 pmGood question, Holly. I have only seen a sample of one (my husband) but I’d say men fight similar battles. I know he has a thing for solitaire. And then there’s the whole world of sports. I bet you could waste lifetimes on sports. (Although they might not see it as wasted.)
And a timer is an excellent idea. A simple, no-nonsense timer. NOT the “online stopwatch” that I tried to use. It worked at first, but then, of course, I was ONLINE and that led to Zappos.
Thanks,
Sally
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 8:06 pmLaugh – right just a simple portable timer you can set for different times. I tried the computer one too!
I start off with a warm up exercise writing for say 20 mins, Maybe I need some words to get going so I get then from a book (close eye open book – pick a word) take three words and just write! Sometimes I have a name or idea I can briefly build on. Then I break for a few mins like 5 – I can use that 5 mins for whatever I want (put the laundry away or whatever). Then back to it this time 45 mins or 55 mins to revise a section or what ever is planned. Again I break for 10 mins. and so on through the day.
Posted by Holly | July 12, 2010, 8:23 pmHolly,
I’m so glad you added your description of how you use your timer. It really gives me model to try to follow. Thank you!
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 13, 2010, 9:22 amHi Everyone,
Just wanted to add a big thank you to Adrienne, Kelsey, Tracey, and Carrie for having me back and to everyone who commented. I learn so much from you guys and enjoy talking with you all tremendously! I’m inspired to beat that lack of discipline, starting tomorrow!
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 12, 2010, 8:01 pmSally and All–
Thanks for a fantastic discussion today! What fun. I’m definitely going to check out some of the links you guys were throwing around!
Tracey
Posted by TraceyDevlyn | July 12, 2010, 10:51 pmSally, you sound like me in the paragraph: Every time I came to a point I needed to think . . . .” I call it ADD–Adult Distraction Disorder. So, yes, I would have been fired by now too.
And I’m sorry, but I must have missed it: what is a PERT chart?
Thanks,
Julie
Posted by Julie Robinson | July 12, 2010, 11:26 pmHi Julie,
Sorry to hear you have the same disease as me. I know they have medications for real ADD. Do you think dark chocolate chunks could help treat this kind? I’m willing to test it if you are!
Ruby’s comment below has more info on PERT charts. Her blog that she references even has a graphic that shows what one looks like.
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 13, 2010, 9:13 amSally:
I’m glad you use a PERT CHART. I described how I use it in a blog on kfwwriters.blogspot. com a couple of days ago. Great minds think alike. I use it to track pages and turning points in the novel. The internet can be a big distraction and can turn your writing into the “someday novel” if you’re not careful. I limit email to 6-8AM and 1-2Pm. Revision is difficult and I limit myself to 50 pages a day. Others may have a different method. Whatever works is right.
Good luck to you,
Ruby
Posted by Ruby Johnson | July 13, 2010, 7:52 amHi Ruby,
Thanks for your comments and the reference to your blog. And wow–if I could revise 50 pages a day, I’d be turning back handsprings. But maybe, with practice I’ll get faster.
Sally
Posted by Sally Bayless | July 13, 2010, 9:17 amThanks, Sally. I’ll check out Ruby’s site.
And yes, I believe large dark chocolate chunks would be good medication.
Julie
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