Most of the time when I write, I set my own deadlines. You know, like “I am going to finish the first draft by this date” or “I will finish editing by the end of the weekend.”
Sometimes I meet that date, sometimes I push it out a bit, but I keep myself on track (at least 85% of the time anyway :wink_ee: ).
So, here I am under contract for a new book with Loose Id :thumbup_tb: for The Education of Madeline. And I have an actual deadline to send the complete manuscript to them. It’s the first time I’ve ever sold on spec and I have to say, it feels grrrreat!
I think I will complete the MS before that date, but it’s so exciting to work with a deadline. I know, I know. Geek. :dunce_tb: I can’t help it though - it’s part of the path I’m traveling and each new experience is so different and exciting!
I was trying to finish a rewrite on something else, but Maddie is calling me today… must work on it - and race with Sasha to get more written.
By the way, it’s the lovely Sasha’s birthday today! Be sure to stop by her blog and say happy birthday!
November 20th, 2005
