I started a new story a couple of days ago after an almost two week hiatus. It’s been difficult getting into it despite being a rockin’ idea. By way of procrastination, I found myself opening my spreadsheet of project status (what the heck is the plural of status, anyway? statuses? just looks weird. anyhoo…) and what I read there was almost depressing. As of today, I only have three stories awaiting decisions. One decision is weeks overdue (although they were kind enough to write to let me know they were working on it). The other two I don’t expect to hear back on until March of next year.
Next year.
Dog! Is it just me or does that seem so far away?! I already have six stories contracted for next year and should be ecstatic about seeing 2009 for that reason…but the idea I won’t know if I have even more stories contracted until then just slays me. Am I being greedy?
My writing bud, Kris Eton , reminded me that not long ago, I wouldn’t be focused on hearing back from publishers. My mind would be on the next story and getting it off the ground. For some reason, I’m just not there.
Is it the holiday blues? Or just plain ol’ writer’s blues? I’m not sure.
Either way – tell me – what do you do to pull yourself out of a funk?
Ah, the irony, Dee! Yes, so true…if I were doing what you are doing now…you *would* tell me to move on to my next story. Luckily, I know you are now back on track and deep into your next project.
But give me a kick in the pants…not only am I focusing way too much on my financial picture right now, I’m anxious for new cover art! Sadly, it will likely be MONTHS before I have most of my new covers. Wah!
Kris
Oh I’m with you on this one. Sometimes I really struggle to get my head into the story. What I do is break down scenes into bit sized chunks – around 500 words – and work through them methodically. I’d like to say I reward myself after each one but that would mean chocolate. And THAT would mean huge post christmas diet. Just easier not going there :S