As per usual, it’s been a while since I’ve visited this poor little blog.
But, that is life, no?
I haven’t been writing.
It’s not like I haven’t tried, at least a couple of times, but it’s been 6 (soon to be 7) years since I published anything.
That, my friend, is a long drought.
Fear, doubt (a/k/a critical voice) = 1
Me = 0
That’s what happens when the writing becomes “too important”. Some “big” thing that has to be done.
Instead of thinking of it as “fun time”, it had become “something I have to do”. Instead of “something I WANT to do”!
Oy!
So now that 2022 will soon be a memory, the year that will be rolling around soon is, like this year was, full of opportunities to write and publish. Opportunities that won’t be realized if I don’t have a plan and I don’t put that plan into action.
To add to the fun (not) I’ve got to replace my major client with one or two other clients to bring my income back to where it should be.
Stress? Why no, not me!
Part of the problem is the fact that I am, by nature, a disorganized person. (You’re shocked, amiright? ) lol
So to get into the habit of writing, I’ve got to have a plan that lays out:
- What I’m going to write about (for both fiction and yes, non-fiction)
- When I’m going to spend time writing and/or researching
Nothing fancy, because I can spend hours playing with the newest, shiny object a/k/a app or tool.
Which brings me to my schedule.
I have no issue with allotting time for my clients, however when it comes to my businesses, they always seem to get lost in the process.
So, getting more organized (in a simple, maybe even in an analog fashion) is part of the plan too.
I can do it. I know I can. Part of that plan may include posting here at least once per week as a way to kind of keep myself accountable.
So, back to you. If you’re reading this, you may be a writer. How’s your writing been going? Publish anything lately? I’d love to hear about it!
2023…here I come!!!
