Last month, I posted about the current struggle I had with balancing writing with my day job. When I came to the conclusion that my novel wouldn't be done as soon as I had anticipated, I was disappointed but then also a little relieved. I now had realistic expectations. Even more importantly, I wouldn't be stressed out trying to finish it. I have a lot of writer friends who are working on novels and most of them want to be finished in 2010. Some of them are making good progress while … [Read more...]
The Multi-Task Myth
May 19, 2010 Read Comments
I think for the last month I've been in denial. Thinking that I can do several things at ONCE. Multi-tasking is a MYTH. It simply can't be done. You may *think* you can do it but something always suffers. When you have another priority in your life besides writing a novel --- and seriously that's almost everyone --- you can't do everything at once. Something has to drop off the list. You have to make priorities. This is what I have learned this past month: my day job has priority over … [Read more...]
New Blog: The Day Job
May 5, 2010 Read Comments
I found a new blog this week. Yes, I know --- like you need to know about another blog. Ha. The Day Job: A Writer's Inquiry is a blog where author Erin Moulton explores the day to day jobs of writers and authors. I've always been fascinated of how other writers balance their time with work and writing. Here are snippets from some of the featured interviews so far: "I worked in a bookstore. I worked as a waitress. I worked as a secretary. The worst job ever--I had a summer gig sewing … [Read more...]
