I am very much a "deadline or it doesn't happen" person, too. It's far from ideal, but at least you're making it work! I once read something where someone wanted to write a book but kept stalling out, so their spouse was like "if you don't finish it in six months I will donate a bunch of money in your name to your least favorite political candidate" and while it's not something I want for myself, I respect the process. (Also, I think if you're going to tie your mental health to anything sports related, Cal is a good choice this season!!)
as usual I have about a million things I want to say in reply to this, but for now: I was *so* happy I got to see you, I'm *so* glad we finally watched Spinal Tap together (along with many other great movies), and I am *so* excited for St. Louis!!!!!!! oh and also "It takes as long as it takes is a saying for a reason, but also sometimes it takes as long as it takes because I’m a piece of shit!" I feel friendship obligated to say you're not a piece of shit but also the phrasing of this did make me snort laugh lol
I'll have to come back and read this fully later as i'm on vacation with my mom for mother's day. But I joked with Cath that I was going to give you something that said *sorry, i'm on deadline*, in St. Louis next month lol. So this post is making me giggle a bit! Congrats on turning in your draft, again!!
I am coming to learn I may actually be a drafter. This was unexpected because I started editing when I thought I was giving up on writing novels for good. And I love to edit other people’s work. But I’m starting to love revising mine too
Re: deadlines, I also have that adhd super fun habit of not hitting deadlines the more lax they get
Which is to say I get it, so a huge congrats for those revisions. The layout looks absolutely nuts and honestly you should be proud you did that absolutely incredible thing.
I am curious. If this one is 100k, and you were talking about it like a long book, how many words is The Prospects?
(Geez my keyboard immediately suggests “Prospects” when I type “The”—specifically uppercase T—and oh boy that is ridiculous I need a life)
Also because I am insatiable (and very sad that I can’t meet you and Alicia at her event bc I am broke and would need a plane ticket or a lot of gas), why St. Louis?
I am very much a "deadline or it doesn't happen" person, too. It's far from ideal, but at least you're making it work! I once read something where someone wanted to write a book but kept stalling out, so their spouse was like "if you don't finish it in six months I will donate a bunch of money in your name to your least favorite political candidate" and while it's not something I want for myself, I respect the process. (Also, I think if you're going to tie your mental health to anything sports related, Cal is a good choice this season!!)
oh my god, I can't decide if that would be effective or just torturous?? I do respect the creativity though
as usual I have about a million things I want to say in reply to this, but for now: I was *so* happy I got to see you, I'm *so* glad we finally watched Spinal Tap together (along with many other great movies), and I am *so* excited for St. Louis!!!!!!! oh and also "It takes as long as it takes is a saying for a reason, but also sometimes it takes as long as it takes because I’m a piece of shit!" I feel friendship obligated to say you're not a piece of shit but also the phrasing of this did make me snort laugh lol
I feel like surely the friendship obligation gets a pass if it's funny enough??
VERY excited for St. Louis, barely a month away now!!!!
I'll have to come back and read this fully later as i'm on vacation with my mom for mother's day. But I joked with Cath that I was going to give you something that said *sorry, i'm on deadline*, in St. Louis next month lol. So this post is making me giggle a bit! Congrats on turning in your draft, again!!
ahh, I hope you had a lovely vacation with your mom!! and thank you, lol, that is very on-brand for me
Needing a deadline is so, so relatable.
I am coming to learn I may actually be a drafter. This was unexpected because I started editing when I thought I was giving up on writing novels for good. And I love to edit other people’s work. But I’m starting to love revising mine too
Re: deadlines, I also have that adhd super fun habit of not hitting deadlines the more lax they get
Which is to say I get it, so a huge congrats for those revisions. The layout looks absolutely nuts and honestly you should be proud you did that absolutely incredible thing.
I am curious. If this one is 100k, and you were talking about it like a long book, how many words is The Prospects?
(Geez my keyboard immediately suggests “Prospects” when I type “The”—specifically uppercase T—and oh boy that is ridiculous I need a life)
Also because I am insatiable (and very sad that I can’t meet you and Alicia at her event bc I am broke and would need a plane ticket or a lot of gas), why St. Louis?