tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post8020896589536631020..comments2024-01-10T05:02:14.486-05:00Comments on Meka's Musings: IWSG #12 - Deadlines and Disappointments Meka Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-25112035428399601322017-05-05T11:15:52.434-04:002017-05-05T11:15:52.434-04:00:( so you do feel my pain. It sucks. I try to be r...:( so you do feel my pain. It sucks. I try to be realistic with my goals and giving myself 3 years has been more than enough time. Time that I wasted. I know I get in my own way, spend too much time thinking about what I should have done instead of just doing it. <br /><br />Happy anniversary to you!<br /><br />thanks for stopping byMeka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-45340867120479117242017-05-05T11:14:04.392-04:002017-05-05T11:14:04.392-04:00Exactly. I honestly thought I'd be working on ...Exactly. I honestly thought I'd be working on book 3 by now not still trying to finished book 2. Then comparing myself to other writers that don't seem to have issues with writer's block, and produce at least a book a year or more, doesn't help matter. I'm trying to do my best but sometimes it just doesn't feel good enough. <br /><br />thanks for stopping byMeka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-32862615754050798682017-05-05T11:12:17.214-04:002017-05-05T11:12:17.214-04:00It's hard not to feel guilty. I try, but I do ...It's hard not to feel guilty. I try, but I do feel like I'm letting people down and losing potential readers in the process since they're tired of waiting. Keeping with my writing routine helps, but I admit to letting that slack as of late. :( LOL that inner editor is a force to be reckoned with.<br /><br />thanks for stopping byMeka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-51904613497603272072017-05-05T11:10:46.517-04:002017-05-05T11:10:46.517-04:00IWSG has been a huge help in getting me back to my...IWSG has been a huge help in getting me back to my writing. Just the monthly posts/comments have been a big deal since I don't interact much on the FB page. I never thought about doing something like your suggested. I think I'd like to wait until at least the first draft is finished, but then I guess that sorta defeats the purpose in motivating me to finish it. LOL My second self imposed deadline is fast approaching and I know I'll miss it too. :( <br /><br />thanks for stopping byMeka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-3688859076885413302017-05-05T11:08:07.188-04:002017-05-05T11:08:07.188-04:00Yes, I'm the worst at that. This will be my fi...Yes, I'm the worst at that. This will be my first 'sequel' as such and not sure I'll do it again. But never say never right. LOL Oh, that sounds like a dream. I hope to get that someday. Talking to someone when I'm stuck really helps me, but it hasn't been easy to find.<br /><br />thanks for stopping byMeka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-537644068781671862017-05-05T11:05:34.494-04:002017-05-05T11:05:34.494-04:00I want to have the book finished and published by ...I want to have the book finished and published by the end of this year. I just have to buckle down and get it done. A teaser, I've never done one of those. Guess I can attempt to finally do something with my newsletter if that's the case. The interaction thing has been hard. I am more on some social media sites but most of the people I'm interacting with are other authors, not the readers that are waiting for the book. Hopefully some are following my blog so that I can reach them that way. Need to maybe post a progress update.<br /><br />thanks for stopping byMeka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-87386520134402152662017-05-05T09:30:22.826-04:002017-05-05T09:30:22.826-04:00Yeah, I blow my own deadlines all the time. Someti...Yeah, I blow my own deadlines all the time. Sometimes because they're unrealistic, sometimes because other things just get in the way, sometimes you get in your own way. It's still important to have them, to be working toward something. Without some kind of date or endgoal in mind, I tend to take even longer.<br /><br />And I'm big on anniversary dates, too. In fact, tomorrow is the 2-year anniversary of my first self-published book!C.D. Gallant-Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080400727631587101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-1618632251813014702017-05-04T21:59:53.302-04:002017-05-04T21:59:53.302-04:00Yes, we do put pressure on ourselves, even when we...Yes, we do put pressure on ourselves, even when we're self-published. Having disappointed myself, too, I can feel your disappointed. I know it's trite but it is what it is. Do your best.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-79746495236022816002017-05-04T17:35:56.268-04:002017-05-04T17:35:56.268-04:00Thanks. I'm pretty bummed at how long it's...Thanks. I'm pretty bummed at how long it's taking me to finish this book. I have no excuse for it being 3 years since my last release. :( <br /><br />thanks for the words of encouragement.<br />Meka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-91614121026740005592017-05-03T14:47:44.908-04:002017-05-03T14:47:44.908-04:00Don't feel guilty--sometimes we don't have...Don't feel guilty--sometimes we don't have it and sometimes it's harder to push through. Just keep working, minimize your distractions, and lock your inner editor up in a box or something. Best of luck!Michelle Athyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01143019809716476693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-64706355248124182892017-05-03T14:34:10.332-04:002017-05-03T14:34:10.332-04:00I'm sorry to hear of your struggles, but it...I'm sorry to hear of your struggles, but it's awesome the IWSG has inspired you! Maybe you're like me, and you need external deadlines. Is there anything you can do to provide an external force? Book and pay for a blog tour, tell all your readers and subscribers the release date?J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-72307046602096431652017-05-03T14:32:17.519-04:002017-05-03T14:32:17.519-04:00Sometimes we just put too much pressure on ourselv...Sometimes we just put too much pressure on ourselves, eh? I found that was my biggest issue when it came to publishing sequels. It was amazing with book 3 to have a sounding board in my editor who allowed me to bounce everything off him and move forward the right direction.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-75070452126087259372017-05-02T16:07:06.446-04:002017-05-02T16:07:06.446-04:00Eight months is a great goal. And we all know the ...Eight months is a great goal. And we all know the hard work and the long hours that go into this process, so no one can expect any more from you. An idea to alleviate guilt, for those who are desperate to read the book, send them a teaser! A draft of the first chapter, a few hints about what happens in the book. I'm no expert, so maybe don't listen to me, but it may also help you if you're interacting with people about the story you're working on. :) http://www.raimeygallant.comRaimey Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021528443693790662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-91643702595017678542017-04-30T20:56:36.486-04:002017-04-30T20:56:36.486-04:00Hey Meka,
I'm sorry you're disappointed t...Hey Meka,<br /><br />I'm sorry you're disappointed that you missed your deadline. Keep your head up high. You're still working on Not Broken, and it'll be finished when it's finished. I know you can do it :)<br /><br />Happy Anniversary!<br /><br />Keep smiling,<br />YawattaYawatta Hosbyhttp://yawattahosby.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com