As the year comes to a close, I start to think about all the things left to accomplish and that's an overwhelming thought. Last month I was riding the excitement high of getting offers. This month I've been faced with the #editinghell schedule that comes along with it.
My indie title is due out in a few weeks and I know I have a final round of editing coming for that. I just finished my first round with Carina and in another week will start in with Limitless. To me editing is soul sucking, so to know I have so much ahead of me is mildly terrifying.
I start to worry I won't get it all done. I'll miss deadlines. Deadlines, that's a word I've never had so set in stone before. The idea that I have to report to others adds another layer of pressure. I start to worry what I've gotten myself into. Will I be able to get it all done?
With so many new factors in play my self-doubt and worry are in high gear. I have obligations to fulfill, new words that need writing. It's like quicksand. My writing squad tell me one thing at a time. Don't try to worry about all of it at once, but that is easier said than done.
I'm not a planner. I'm a procrastinator. Now I have to change that, and in a short time-frame. Will I get it done? Well I have no choice, but it will come with a lot of whining and wine most likely. Though it is times like this that make me thankful for my writing ladies. They throw me a vine when I'm drowning and keep my head above the proverbial water.
Stuff needs doing, so as much as I loathe #editinghell, I'm gonna put on my big girl pants and get it done. That's all I can do.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday, however you celebrate.
Until next time
~Meka
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Just focus on each day and that deadline at the end won't seem so daunting.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying, but some days it all piles on to a massive overwhelming to-do. I will get it done, just maybe panic some along the way.
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Time management is a challenge, but I have no doubt you'll figure it out and shine. Hang in there. (just like the kitten)
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It's a serious challenge! I've bought a small white board to make daily to-dos on so I can focus on a little at a time. Some days it works more than others.
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Here from Alex's blog. Heavy schedules are hard. I've found that prioritizing is important to getting things done. But mostly, just take it a day at a time, and you'll get there. Best of luck.
ReplyDeleteIt's that everything hit all at once and now I'm feeling the squeeze. I just have to have my pity party for a little bit then get to work. One day, one project at a time. It's all I can do.
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Here's to hoping your one of those people who thrives and flourishes under pressure. Best of luck in getting it all together.
ReplyDeletehahaha I'm not, but thanks for the hope. :) I'll get it done because I have to, but it will be stressful.
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I feel you, Meka! I'm about to receive a pretty hefty round of revision requests. Ahhhhh!!!! So exciting about your journey though. Happy IWSG day! http://www.raimeygallant.com
ReplyDeleteOh boy Raimey! I hope you get through your revisions without much stress and as quickly as you can. It is a very exciting time, so to see how everything comes together and how different companies work has been an eye opener.
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Editing is my least favorite part of it all. Good luck to you! I hope it ends up being easier to deal with than you thought.
ReplyDeleteGlad I'm not the only one! I'll get it done, but it won't be easy. Or fun. LOL
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