Juggling Projects
I haven't quite got the juggling projects thing down. I want to work on my short stories, yet I am driven by the challenge of finishing my first solo book. I HAVE to finish this book. It is a very strong matter for me to do so. This project takes up most of my creative thought.
But , BUT, I have also worked hard over the past few years to understand the short story. I love the side trips that short stories take me on. They're like an unexpected rush and usually jolt my mind wide open. Yes, good creative food that would positively affect my bigger story. I do not want to leave the shorts behind or let those hard-learned chops grow rusty ... or rustier (is that a word?).
Of course, I am still learning my solo bookwriting process so this may be way I have not been able to turn my attentions to the shorts. Perhaps once I get a little farther into the book, I'll figure out where to cut in short story time.
I think I can do both. I WANT to do both. Guess I'll take my own advice and just keep paying attention to myself. I'm sure I'll feel it when the time is right to pursue new shorts.
How do you juggle projects? Any advice?
Hugs, C
But , BUT, I have also worked hard over the past few years to understand the short story. I love the side trips that short stories take me on. They're like an unexpected rush and usually jolt my mind wide open. Yes, good creative food that would positively affect my bigger story. I do not want to leave the shorts behind or let those hard-learned chops grow rusty ... or rustier (is that a word?).
Of course, I am still learning my solo bookwriting process so this may be way I have not been able to turn my attentions to the shorts. Perhaps once I get a little farther into the book, I'll figure out where to cut in short story time.
I think I can do both. I WANT to do both. Guess I'll take my own advice and just keep paying attention to myself. I'm sure I'll feel it when the time is right to pursue new shorts.
How do you juggle projects? Any advice?
Hugs, C
posted by Cynthia Valero at 12:37 PM
5 Comments:
I'm afraid I don't have any advice, C. These days I don't seem to juggle writing projects all that well. With time limits involved (and other life stuff) I find I need to concentrate on one project at a time and push hard to finish... before switching to something else.
Your short stories are so magical and seem to bring you great joy. Perhaps you can work on them when you feel stuck on the novel? An exercise to rev your engine?
Thanks for the compliment on the shorts, B. I'll definitely pay attention to when I might be able to work on them. I think it's important.
I don't think I could concentrate on two books at once.
You're probably only struggling because of the time constraints. You are one of those who can do more than one thing at the same time. You amaze me with this! Good luck!
Hey Cyn -- Circus Juggler Here
Maybe you could use the shorts as some sort of reward system? For example, I know your goal is to get to the portal by the end of the month. Maybe once you get there you can give yourself a week to work on your shorts?
Or maybe choose a certain time of day or time of the week to work on a short.
Or maybe, you just do it when the spirit moves you..kinda Out of the Blue ((wink, wink))
Basically it'll just come down to you figuring out what works for you. Don't rush it, just keep at it.
Thanks for your support, Jen! I know you are the master juggler. Perhaps it will have to be the spirit right now, like you said. A dabble here and there until something feels differently. But GG must be edited and finished this weekend.
Oh, portal, portal, where is that portal?
I don't juggle writing projects at home, but at work, I always have several things going at once. Sometimes it's a matter of prioritizing by deadline. Sometimes I look at what I feel like working on next. Somehow I get it all done.
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