Question - How do you celebrate when you
achieve a writing goal/ finish a story?
Usually, that single accomplishment starts an avalanche of
creativity, and I start planning my next story. The ‘high’ doesn’t always last though because
shortly after I start worrying about whether
or not it fits the bill, will the readers like it, then, the worst worry, how
to market.
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March 6, 2018
Do worries ever steal your accomplishment 'high'?
Do worries ever steal your accomplishment 'high'?
Ah, the dreaded Marketing! Makes one want to just write for own personal amusement. Not much drama in that though . . . . ..
ReplyDeleteSometimes no drama is good! Which I've had plenty of recently. Today I'm writing mostly for myself, my sanity!
DeleteBlah to stupid marketing indeed, we just ignore that part mostly lol
ReplyDeleteI've been ignoring it too, that's my problem. But you have 100 + books - that's all the marketing you need to do!
DeleteOh yes, I worry about marketing too.
ReplyDeleteIt is a bother!
DeleteSo much more we have to worry about after finishing the story.
ReplyDeleteI wish someone had warned me. LOL
DeleteYes, worries steal my thunder too. Marketing is the worst of the worst!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photo. I always love your ocean pics. So peaceful!
Thanks, Julie, marketing is a no win situation, well, for some of us. :)
DeleteWe really do beat ourselves up, don't we? Gotta turn our critique brains off once in a while. Great photo. Looks like a writing prompt!
ReplyDeleteYes, I am a big worrier, so the celebration part doesn't last for long.
ReplyDeleteYowza! That picture is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFunny, but the thrill of completion, although pretty darned good, pales in comparison to the giddy feelings I get while creating. That AHA! moment of figuring out a plot twist or thinking of a new little "something" to add gives me an emotional rush. As you say, once the project is finished, reality sets in and the nuts-and-bolts necessities of publishing and marketing horn into the good feelings.
Beautiful photo! I refuse to worry because worry doesn't accomplish anything. I may have concerns, but not worry.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo. I get the same way. I go with the high and run with it, but it's usually in the middles where I start to drag and wonder if it's good or if I should just quit. But we all push on. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a short celebration for you.
ReplyDeleteWorrying about marketing has got to be the worst part of being a writer. Too bad it just does happen automatically.
Thinking about marketing always puts a damper on the celebration, but the high from finishing a story is still nice while it lasts.
ReplyDeleteThere is definitely a high after getting positive feedback for a story and then I have that low before I start the next story while hoping it will be as good as the last one. :)
ReplyDeleteForgot to add I pre-ordered Tic Toc a bit ago.
ReplyDeleteLove the image of an avalanche of creativity! :)
ReplyDeleteLove that finishing a project releases further creativity in you! Once I finish a novel, I need to recharge for a while.
ReplyDeleteDamyanti
Hi Yolanda - love the beyond the ocean look ... sea scenes are wonderful. I can quite see you wanting to get on with new projects ... and more writing ... but as Damyanti says writing can come via reflection, getting away and doing something new ... I always want what I'm doing completed and away, so I can move on ... doesn't happen though!! Take care and good luck - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo! I haven't figured out the marketing bit yet ... :)
ReplyDeleteThe thought of marketing gives me the heebie-jeebies... and I'm not even there yet...
ReplyDeleteLove the photo!
I usually stay on a pretty even keel, so no high or low swings. But that marketing! Ugh.
ReplyDeleteLove your beach photo!
I imagine it's very hard to gear up marketing after working so hard on the end product, but the thrill is real. That is a lovely photo Yolanda!
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