So, deadlines. I can almost hear ominous music in my head as I type that word. They are a constant fact of life for the professional writer. They are crucial to keep everything running on schedule. And, to tell the truth, they suck. Writing a book isn't like the due dates for homework and school projects that we grew up with, or the quick turnarounds for various tasks often required at our jobs. It isn't a matter of days or weeks (I hope!!) but months or even, in some cases, years. In a way, the task is simple--just get the words on the page--and at the same time, as we all know, it's a hugely difficult thing to pull off. The closest analogy I can think of is training for a marathon.* You have the Date; you start preparing months beforehand. You can't do it all at once or your body would break down. So you do a little bit every day, and get closer and closer until you're finally at your goal.
Know thyself, and hit your deadlines
Know thyself, and hit your deadlines
Know thyself, and hit your deadlines
So, deadlines. I can almost hear ominous music in my head as I type that word. They are a constant fact of life for the professional writer. They are crucial to keep everything running on schedule. And, to tell the truth, they suck. Writing a book isn't like the due dates for homework and school projects that we grew up with, or the quick turnarounds for various tasks often required at our jobs. It isn't a matter of days or weeks (I hope!!) but months or even, in some cases, years. In a way, the task is simple--just get the words on the page--and at the same time, as we all know, it's a hugely difficult thing to pull off. The closest analogy I can think of is training for a marathon.* You have the Date; you start preparing months beforehand. You can't do it all at once or your body would break down. So you do a little bit every day, and get closer and closer until you're finally at your goal.