Comments on: Work is What Happens

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:14:00 +0000

Good advice, Devon. Unfortunately, that's how I write. :(( I need to designate a day for just Nano writing.

Kathy, I do like having time off during the holidays, but that usually equates into no money in January (for me, anyway). I do have some high-paying ongoing work, so hopefully I can take a few days off during December for the holidays.

Sue, amen. I got a check today and I literally kissed it! It didn't kiss back, but I don't care! LOL

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:55:00 +0000

So true, Lori. I don't know a single successful writer who isn't always on the lookout for new work.

And I feel like you do, too. I worry when my calendar is looking empty. Last week was perhaps the first week all year I didn't get a single check!

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:17:00 +0000

I've been slacking off on the queries, and now that the strikes are on, I'm paying for it. Literally.

This week, I have to get back on the stick with querying.

Thanks for the kick in the butt.

You CAN up your Nano count -- you simply have to do it outside of business hours and commit to doing X amount of words per day.

By: Irreverent Freelancer

Irreverent Freelancer — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:53:00 +0000

Lori said, “no matter how busy you are, always look for more.” Ain’t that the truth! I have slipped in that department the last two weeks and now I’m paying for it with a fairly slow week. I had a really good first 10 months of the year, so I’m not sweating it. (Truth be told, I rather like the idea of not being overwhelmed with work over the holidays.) I do, however, have to get my marketing butt in gear or this semi-drought of mine may extend long past the holidays!