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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Writer At Work

So, uh, I'm working. And not just "make my minimum word goal and be done with it" working, but actual "oh my gosh I can't stop myself from writing" working. It feels good, and I'm gonna run with it while I can.

I've said before that I haven't finished a new project this year, and I've decided that needs to be remedied. I have around 25k to go on Sidekick, my WIP also known as Squishy. Finishing before the end of the year is totally doable, and thus I will do it. And then I can say I wrote a new book this year, which will make me feel productive.

I don't know what that is. I mean, yeah, I rewrote and edited my brains out this year, but for some reason that never counts as progress in my head. Oh, it should, but it doesn't. It's not "new."

Anyway, in lieu of my new goal (plus all the other stuff I still have to do), I am hereby admitting that my blogging practices must change. At least until the end of the year, I won't be posting every weekday. I'm still deciding on a schedule, but yeah, there it is. Happy Writers Society will still go up every Friday, but other than that things are up in the air around here.

I hope you'll stick around. I'll make sure to bake extra cookies and cupcakes to make up for it.
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17 comments:

  1. KristanNovember 17, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Sounds like good things are afoot. :)

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  2. StephanieNovember 17, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Love when that happens!! And yeah, I know how you feel. I'd been in editing mode for over a year. Finally got to start a new project this summer and finished it last month. It felt to good!! It's one thing to finish an edit, but it's a whole different feeling to finish a MS!

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  3. fairyhedgehogNovember 17, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    I'll still be here reading whenever you post.

    I'm glad you're on a roll with the writing at the moment.

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  4. Becky WallaceNovember 17, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Ah nuts! Which blog am I going to turn to when I have writer's block and need someone to motivate me to do better?

    I am happy for you. I remember those blissful days of, "Don't talk to me I'm writing." Good luck and enjoy!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 17, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    So: whenever you post, I'll be here, too. :)

    It's so inspiring/exciting to see you making such awesome, unexpected progress on Squishy! I'm ready to do the same, once this move is over. (Fortunately, the move should be a quick one—I might even get to write again before December! Whee!)

    Happy writing, can't wait to read your "YAY, I SO DID IT!!!" post.

    :) Kayla

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  6. Josin L. McQueinNovember 17, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Yayness! Getting on a roll is awesome, and if the blog gets rescheduled, then so be it. The career writing must come first!

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  7. Anita SaxenaNovember 17, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    I think we will all understand if you back off on your posting to work on your writing. I mean, that's kind of the point of all of us congregating online, unified by our desire to write. Often, I use blogging as a reward. If I reach said writing goal then I can blog. Good luck with everything.

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  8. lotusgirlNovember 17, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    I don't know how you've been able to maintain the daily posting so far. From your comment on Kasie's blog about Sarah Dessen's books. I think it's really fun to read hers from the beginning so you can catch the cameos of characters from former books. She's such a fun author. I just love her.

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  9. Sierra GardnerNovember 17, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    Natalie, I am uber envious of your productivity. I've been writing for almost a year and am still struggling with my first book. Good luck and keep up the good work - it's motivating the rest of us =)

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  10. Natalie AguirreNovember 17, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    That's okay not to post everyday. Many authors don't. We'll still be around.

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  11. CandiceNovember 17, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    I'll always be around. :) Good luck with your goal. I envy your writing mood right now. I'm just now getting back into my WIP and I really, really want to finish it this year.

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  12. WhirlochreNovember 17, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    I will grow a beard and pine.

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  13. Claire DawnNovember 18, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    Your imaginary cookies are the best-est.

    Good to know Squishy has an actual name too. :)

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  14. Ellen BrickleyNovember 18, 2010 at 2:14 AM

    However often you post, I'll be reading.

    Good luck with finishing Sidekick, and with NaNoReMo. I'm trying to complete a 75k urban fantasy for Nanowrimo. I'm less than halfway through the words and plot and more than halfway through the time, so here's hoping!

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  15. Jamie GreyNovember 18, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    I gave up trying to post every day b/c I just couldn't cut it. I so admire your ability to do it, but understand needing to cut back. I'm pretty sure we'll all still be here cheering you on, however many days you decide to post! :)

    Good luck with the WIP!!! *Waves Pom Poms*

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  16. ReginaNovember 18, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    I think your breakthrough is wonderful and hope that you make your goal. I look forward to hearing more updates about your progress. Best wishes.

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  17. lahnNovember 18, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    So happy for you that you are in the groove. Yeah! I'll still follow this blog, no matter how frequently -- or infrequently -- you post. Enjoy the ride!

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