Blog hops are every where. I enjoy them and find myself involved in at least one but usually more every month. Next Monday is the Survive and Thrive Bloghop. And of course the first Wednesday of every month is IWSG blog.
A big special over the course of the last six weeks has been the IWSG Guide to Publishing and Beyond project. I'm so proud to be part of that still ongoing construction. Can't wait for December!
Besides posting on my personal blog here, I take turns posting on the IWSG blog and today I'm at the A to Z Blogging Challenge. I also belong to a lesser know blog group at The Susquehanna Writers Blog. And I'm already preparing for the A to Z Challenge for next April.
Keeping up my author page on Facebook and trying to grow that has taken some time. I've become more active on Twitter and find I'm enjoying that more. Still haven't figured out LinkedIn but I'm there. I've also been asked to take on the job of secretary for Pennwriters, a state-wide writing organization. Don't even know how much that work will be yet.
On the writing side of writing, my most recent release was at the beginning of September. My romance publisher is doing a re-release of three of my titles with new covers, one at the end of each of the next three months. Musa Publishing has taken on my Futhark Chronicles and will be releasing them during four separate months next year starting in February. Some editing to do on those. And I just signed a contract for the follow up book to First Dragon.
On the life side of writing, I'm still stressing about my daughter studying in Morocco. My hair falls out when I stress. LOL. It's getting very thin. And I'll be helping my son move back east from Colorado next week. A long day in the airport flying out there and two long days of driving back. Still, it will be nice to have one of the chicks safely back in the nest.
This isn't a whine post though I'm having some while I write it. What I've learned in my short time of being a full time writer is that you can be as busy as you want to be. There are so many things out there to get involved in. While I worked the day job, I would never have had time to do all these things. By getting involved in them, I'm making lots of friends, learning so much about the industry and giving back a little to the people who have helped me along in my career.
Do you volunteer your time somewhere in the writing community? What part of the writing business beside the actual writing keeps you the busiest? What events are you looking forward to in the next few months?
16 comments:
Wow, yes, you are very busy. I don't know how you manage. I find that being active on Twitter and Facebook can take more time than intended, but it is fun.
Congratulations on the writing front. That is definitely good news. Wishing you the best with the trip to Colorado.
Good gosh, so much going on.
You sure are a busy bee an then some haha Yeah it really does depend on what you want to do, but something is always there to keep one busy.
Cool to hear about Pennwriters. And the re-release of your books. And your son moving back. Hey, just lots of cool stuff!
Still have no idea what I am doing for the Challenge next year...
There is a lot to keep you busy. Right now I'm busy querying, critiquing, and brainstorming my next novel. It already feels like a full-time job.
And congrats on those titles being re-released. :)
You are busy, Susan, in EVERY aspect of your life. I am a bit awed. I am glad that so much of it is Good Stuff.
You're sounding just as busy as I've been, and I'm not even at "full time writer" status. Not yet, anyway. But if we're being productive, it's worth it. :)
You ARE busy - I don't blame you for stressing! Besides the actual writing, there are two things that keep me just as busy: social media/marketing, and the submission/querying process. I need another full day just to keep up with those!
You are busy, busy, busy! I do try my hardest to volunteer in the writing community even if that just means hosting authors and participating in blog hops. But I like to beta read and do reviews when a request goes out. The thing that keeps me the busiest is blogging. In the next few months, I am looking forward to some changes in my personal life. :D
I would love to host you if you find the time. LOL
In any case try to keep a balance. And congratulations on all your books.
It's tough when you know one of your kids is far away. All you can do is pray she comes home soon. --if only to save your hair. :)
The sad news, Susan, my sons are all in their 40s now and I'm still stressing. Luckily I started out with very thick hair.
Wow, you are a busy woman! Marketing keeps me busier than I'd like, but it is necessary. I'm looking forward to December. We do all our holiday family visits in November. We reclaimed December for ourselves. It will be quiet and relaxing. :)
You do sound VERY busy!
But, as long as you're having fun!
Heather
Wow, I got tired just reading about everything you're into. I wish you'd tell me your secret for maintaining multiple blogs and all those blog hops. That's a big time eater for me and I can't figure out how to do it faster.
You are so busy! I wish I had your energy to keep up with all I need done.
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