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Optional Monthly Question: If you could use a wish to help you write just one scene/chapter of your book, which one would it be?
I feel like I’m a strong starter, but not so great at ending. I think I’d use my wish to write a satisfying end. However, the project I’ve been working on for a while could probably use a couple of wishes- but oh well. Guess I’ll just keep plugging at it.
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Now, on to the personal updates.
I keep moving up in my day job, but I had to put my foot down an say no more. Because of all that, I haven’t been online in over three weeks. Sooooo….
See you next month.
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Thanks for stopping by.
It may take some time, but I will stop by your blog too.
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After hanging out with Alex, be sure to stop by and visit this month’s co-hosts:
J.H. Moncrieff,
Natalie Aguirre,
Patsy Collins, and
Chemist Ken!
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19 replies on “#IWSG April 2019: I’ll be back”
Hi,
It is so nice to hear you keep getting promoted in your day job, but I can very well understand that it robs you of time that you would like to spend writing. Hoping that you learn how to say NO and keep time slots open for your writing.
All the best.
Shalom aleichem,
Pat G @ EverythingMustChange
I thought I’d felt this before, but I was wrong. I actually love the job I’m currently working, so it’s hard to say no. Still, as much as I love my job, my writing is part of me. I have to have time for it or I won’t be able to enjoy myself in other aspects of life. One thing that has helped is focusing on writing only, and not worrying about publishing anything right now.
Endings have often been my weakness too, but my “wish” comes in the form of editors who make me go back to the drawing board and write a better one. 🙂
Congrats on your success at work! Hope you still have time for writing.
Thanks for the kind words. I really enjoy my job and have been able to keep writing, but unfortunately I’ve had to give up all social media. Whenever I prepare to publish something again, it would be nice to wish for the perfect editor who helps me enhance my work while correcting my grammar and syntax.
I know one (he edits Ellen Jacobson’s work) who’s fantastic. Hit me up if you’d like more info.
Thank you.
Moving up means more responsibilities and often with no extra pay – smart to say no more!
In this instance, moving up does come with more pay, but it also come with more responsibility. I’ve given myself some time to figure out how to balance it all. Hopefully, by the next IWSG post, I’ll be back online and track.
When you said you put your foot down, I imagined them ignoring you and pushing up the ladder anyway. I hope I’m wrong. 🙂
Anna from elements of emaginette
No, they’ve actually been very understanding, giving me time to adjust to added responsibilies and allowing me to turn some down. I’m very blessed to be doing something I love with a good comparny that cares about their employees. Now I just have to figure out a way to balance these new job responsibilities with my writing life.
I’m also a strong starter. The middle section is the most challenging.
Congrats on the progress in your day job. Great news!
Enjoy your time offline. We all need a digital detox to recharge our batteries…
Happy IWSG Day!
If I could end stories as strong as I start them I’d be a much less frustrated writer, but I guess it can’t all come too easy. Thanks for your encouragement. It’s been very helpful being offline, but I also feel disconnected from the writing community I’ve come to rely on. I hope to find a balance and come back to it soon.
I’m a strong starter, too. I usually have the endings worked out in my head. It’s the in-between that gives me fits. Best of luck to you, Toi.
I find that I’m really good at outlining the in-between stuff but then I struggle to translate it into something enjoyable to read. Still, that’s easier for me than coming up with a good ending, even when I know how I want it to end. Thanks for the encouragement.
Middles are my angst. Happy IWSG!
Getting a story from point A to point B sounds easy, but filling in everything in the middle can be challenging. Thanks for stopping by Juneta.
Beginnings are where I get bogged down…until I hit the end block. Will we see you for WEP?
I’ve been trying to put something togethre for WEP, but not sure I’ll make the deadline. I may just share what I have, incomplete, and read all the other entries. I have a few more days to see what I can do. Thanks for stopping by Roland, and thanks for checking in on me. It means a lot.
Endings can be tricky. I struggle with them too.