Nearly a year ago, I was cleared to work out again after some serious ankle surgery. I gave myself a 'no more excuses' lecture on getting back in shape. And I followed through and am nearly at my goal of being physically fit (for my age).
Now I need to do the same thing with my writing. Some of my writing friends are busy promoting their recent works and making a huge splash. Take Stephen Tremp over at his Breakthrough Blog. I missed his big push on Monday but I wanted the chance to mention him here. I loved Breakthrough and have his second novel, Opening, on my TBR. I'll be getting to it before his third novel, Escalation, is released this fall.
Others of my friends have been promoting their books through conferences and panel presentations like Cate Masters. Check out some great info she shares on her blog about things she's picked up at said venues.
Alex Cavanaugh somehow keeps his very busy blog fresh and interesting while working on his third novel and dares to post his progress on this sidebar.
I could list even more of my blogger friends who make no excuses. They have day jobs, families, active blogs and busy online presences, and still get their writing done. So my motto for the next few months is no excuses. No excuses.
Any excuses you can do away with?
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Post my slow progress! I probably won't hit 50,000 before the month ends, but I'm all right with that. It was a kick in the butt to get this third novel done.
I'm always impressed with people who can market well without being annoying! I hope to be able to emulate them if I get to that stage! :)
I don't have any excuses. I'm just not doing anything.
I really don't know how everyone else gets so much done. But I admire them for it.
'too many commitments' is an excuse that I tell myself, but the amount of Skyrim I play instantly calls my bluff. I need to stop that.
I'm in total awe of anyone who has a full schedule and can pump out a novel.
I don't have any excuses. I am working at full tilt to get my stories ready right now. Soon I will be publishing a novella as an ebook. It will be the start of my other books being released.
I agree with you - on exercise and writing - no excuses. And lots of celebration and relaxation when we get it done.
Here's to a kick ass summer of writing.
PS: Those laundry power packs came with a 9.99 coupon on the outside of the bag.
Cheers and boogie boogie.
Congrats on meeting your goal! I need to do the same with both physical workouts and writing. I get thrown off track too easily, and it takes me too long to build up momentum again.
Thanks so much for the mention! That panel was so informative, it was a treat for the other writers, who came away with tons of story ideas. :)
Congratulations on your fitness goal!
It's amazing what so many bloggers accomplish, in a given number of days.
Congrats on your goals! I admit I struggle with the right balance between writing and blogging. It's a tough one.
Keep focused and you will hit your goals. I find it a struggle some days, life just demands to get in the way.
Congrats on getting back into shape. I took the no excuses attitude and shed a few pounds earlier this year. When we make up our mind to do something, we find a way.
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