tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post6551343449229485967..comments2023-10-31T10:59:03.023-04:00Comments on INKSPOT Crime Fiction Blog | A Place for Mystery, Mayhem, Writing and Life: Switching GearsLinda O. Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-2389460642224261842012-01-30T23:03:27.436-05:002012-01-30T23:03:27.436-05:00I used to be a book-a-year writer, but now with tw...I used to be a book-a-year writer, but now with two series going, I'm scrunching that schedule down to 8 months. That means I'm working full-time as a writer--this IS my day job! <br /><br />Linda, <br />For each book, I type a weekly schedule of what I have to accomplish each week (research, outline, rough draft word count, edit, etc.) so I know what my short-term goal is each week. I print out that schedule and have it on my desk, visible all the time. Often, I don't quite make it and end up putting some hours in over the weekend.Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-63271922859950342612012-01-30T20:39:44.569-05:002012-01-30T20:39:44.569-05:00Robin - you got done early? I'm in awe. I vo...Robin - you got done early? I'm in awe. I vote you pass Whataburger by and plunge into the next project!<br /><br />Linda - I'm sorry, I've got nuthin' in terms of advice for writing faster! If you're the kind of writer who enjoys solitude a retreat can be helpful, but that doesn't work for everyone.Kathleen Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009876100214388898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-67796305713613586972012-01-30T18:52:23.579-05:002012-01-30T18:52:23.579-05:00I'm a slowpoke. It takes me a year a book wit...I'm a slowpoke. It takes me a year a book without the heavy duty research. Since I have my first due in May 2012, number 2 the following May and number 3 the year after, I don't anticipate having any time off at all! Any tips on writing faster? Send 'em here.Linda Hullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000205452994198448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-71538808420147040442012-01-30T16:07:56.181-05:002012-01-30T16:07:56.181-05:00Congrats on getting that book out the door! It fee...Congrats on getting that book out the door! It feels so good to call something "done," doesn't it? <br /><br />This is my first author rodeo. I've been writing under contract for my second and third books, so taking a break wasn't an option. I'm finishing up my third book (way early!) and am either going to a) stop writing altogether and work at Whataburger or b) start working on an idea I've had for quite a while. If I choose option b, I probably won't take a break.Robin Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373722202559066388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-2359481826450520092012-01-30T14:17:40.385-05:002012-01-30T14:17:40.385-05:00Lois, why am I not surprised? I've been tryin...Lois, why am I not surprised? I've been trying to figure out how you get so much done!Kathleen Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009876100214388898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-3517150980568516282012-01-30T10:19:24.925-05:002012-01-30T10:19:24.925-05:00Congrats on finishing the book, Kathleen!
I do ta...Congrats on finishing the book, Kathleen!<br /><br />I do take a break between books, if you can call it that. But it's hardly a break. I spent the time between Thanksgiving and the first 3 weeks of Dec. writing guest blogs for my January blog tour to promote Death By Killer Mop Doll. This month has all been about promoting the new release. Tomorrow is the last day of that whirlwind promotion. I plan to take the rest of the week off. Come next Monday, I'll begin the 4th Anastasia book. <br /><br />So yes, I take time off, but it's really not very relaxing! ;-DLois Winstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866423986250423199noreply@blogger.com