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Question for authors: Have you written lately?
Richelle Mead:
Oh, geez. This is me looking uncomfortable.
Um, yeah! I write every day...like, 500k words a day. Sometimes 600k if I'm feeling especially diligent...
Ok, no, the truth is, I've sucked at writing lately. I've been so stressed about my real life that the make-believe one holds little appeal. And this sucks, of course, because I have deadlines, and when I don't meet deadlines, I don't get checks. And checks are nice because they buy cute clothes and, you know, groceries.
Sigh. Yeah. My writing's sucking lately. My second YA novel's edits are due Monday, and it's like pulling teeth. I'm trying to get a few day's extension from my editor, but it's still going to hurt. I totally applaud all of you who are so good about getting in a certain amount every day. I'm totally a slave to my muse, and she's a slave to my moods.
Spectacular Sameth:
I only write when something hits me right. I'm trying my YA Urban fantasy, but some parts are sounding too Dresden Files or Harry Potter.
skaoi:
((hugs & chocolate to richelle))
to answer the question - yep! i've been writing. collaborative effort with the cowriter is about six main characters - three are mine, three are hers. we've got the c.e. on hold at the moment while we each work on 'prequels.' she's got over 40 chapters and, so far, i have...four. did i mention i'm editing the c.e. as well? does that count as writing? <hopeful grin>
The Deposed King:
I've been having a bit of a hard time finding the time to write lately. The wife wants me to help out with a lot of yard projects. Between that work and some reading time, I haven't been writing as much as I know I should.
By the way... Its been pretty quiet over there at the Congi site. (cough cough) I hope some people start droping in to post and comment and such.
The Deposed King
RMatthewWare:
--- Quote from: Richelle on June 24, 2007, 09:10:54 AM ---Oh, geez. This is me looking uncomfortable.
Um, yeah! I write every day...like, 500k words a day. Sometimes 600k if I'm feeling especially diligent...
Ok, no, the truth is, I've sucked at writing lately. I've been so stressed about my real life that the make-believe one holds little appeal. And this sucks, of course, because I have deadlines, and when I don't meet deadlines, I don't get checks. And checks are nice because they buy cute clothes and, you know, groceries.
Sigh. Yeah. My writing's sucking lately. My second YA novel's edits are due Monday, and it's like pulling teeth. I'm trying to get a few day's extension from my editor, but it's still going to hurt. I totally applaud all of you who are so good about getting in a certain amount every day. I'm totally a slave to my muse, and she's a slave to my moods.
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I have a feeling that writing without a deadline is much easier than writing with one. Right now, if I don't write, the only person I disappoint is me. With a deadline, I think it adds an element of pressure and distraction.
Though, having a book deal might be worth the pressure :)
Matt
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