What
I'm Reading
Bonds
of Hope showed up on my kindle last night J so of course I started it. I had just finished with
listening to the audio of World
War Z and was preparing to start with my writing… but my new book was
calling to me.
I started it, but I am putting down
my foot (figuratively). I’ve told myself
I’m only reading during bed time. I
really have to get back on a regular writing schedule if I’m going to finish my
draft.
What
I'm Writing
Blogging: Trying hard to catch
up on my blogging, and I think I’m making some head way. I have a couple guest blog requests that I
think I might have to put on the back burner for now if I’m going to stay on
task.
Novel: So after making my bold declaration last week (I will
finish my first draft by October…) I haven’t written a thing. I crammed to finish my critique for my
writing group and then fell into reading.
“Just one more book” I kept telling myself. Well tonight is our weekly write-in and I’m
determined to get some work done. I have
about 8 chapters left to write and if I’m going to pump that out in 6 or so
weeks I have to really sit down each night and hit my 1000 words a night
goal. I don’t think it’s outside my
ability… with a little help from my friends. (I’m think of you Kate!!)
What
Else I've Been Up To
This weekend we had a wedding. It’s always fun to see people in love start their
lives together. Outside of that we’ve had the normal family drama.
This month has been big for family
stress. I’ve had to deal with the
In-laws totally enable the brother-in-law and his continued worthlessness (and
I don’t use that word lightly). It’s
frustrating and infuriating. I could
easily overlook it, except this all revolves around our family business.
Hubby is preparing to start Grad
school; a big part of the stresser for the family issues. We’re still not sure if Grad school is going
to require him to go down to part time, and if so we need to make up his salary
by increasing mine.
What
Inspires Me Right Now
0_o
I think that’s my issue. I’ve been really uninspired this last
week. Work stress has encouraged me to
hid in my books at night. I’ve stayed
off the social media sites and even off my nightly hangout with my writing
buddies.
I need to find my spark again. Maybe I need a swift kick to get me going again.
So that's what's been up with me
this week. How has your week been?
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Sorry about the work stress getting in the way of writing. I totally understand that. We're going through the same thing. Good luck with everything!
ReplyDeleteI completely understand the pull of reading, and how that impacts writing. There are so many books I need to read, but I need to finish revisions so I can get this WIP off to betas and start something new. But there are so many good books I need to read... argggg!! I'm not sure I have a better suggestion for you other than putting the foot down, but I feel your pain. :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best with your writing goals for the week. I hope the family stresses decrease, and productivity increases.
Drama in all its forms is decidedly unfun. Sorry that you are having to deal with all of that.
ReplyDeleteI love your "comforted by a friend vs. best friend" gif. That is so true. :)
Hope you find your spark! :)
Drama is definitely not good. I hope it all settles down soon. And best of luck with your writing!
ReplyDeleteThose gifs are so true. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great week :)
That is an amazing GIF! Sometimes tough love is needed.
ReplyDeleteWhen I don't feel inspired to write, I force myself to anyways, for at least five minutes. I focus on some aspect of what I need to write, clear my mind of everything, put myself in a place where I won't be interrupted, maybe drink some coffee, and set my watch timer for five minutes. I feel like five minutes is attainable. Once my brain goes into gear I can go for a lot longer, it's just propelling myself into action that daunts me.