IWSG and What's Up Wednesday

The Insecure Writer's Support Group was created by Alex J. Cavanaugh as a place where writers can talk about their insecurities once a month, and receive encouragement and support from other writers. It's such an amazing group, it even has its own website now, which you can visit here.


Despite many attempts over the last month to get back into writing, I still haven't got much of it done. I'm not letting this get to me, though; I've been really busy at work, plus getting used to living in a house without parents for the first time in my life. Housework takes up a lot of my time on my days off! 

I figure the main problem is time management; I need to make sure I have time for work, housework, writing and of course a little fun time. From Saturday I'm on holiday from work for 9 days, and I plan to use this time to get ahead with both housework and my writing; I've figured out that what I need is a large block of uninterrupted writing time, to really get my head into it again. All I've been able to get lately is an hour here and an hour there, and it's really not enough. 

Next week I'll be making a start on my A to Z challenge posts, plus going back to revisions on my NaNo novel from 2013. I'm confident that once I've made a good start on these, it'll be easier to fit them in around work. 


Now, for What's Up Wednesday! 

What’s Up Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Erin L Funk and Jaime Morrow, and the idea is to let other bloggers know where you are with any writing and reading goals you may have.




1. What I'm Reading

I finished reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows last night; I really love that book! Chapter 34 (The Forest Again) gets me every time; I was a crying mess by the time I'd finished. I'm always kind of sad when I finish a Harry Potter re-read, though; it means it'll be a while before I'm in that world again. 

On the other hand, I've had a lot of books waiting for me to finish the series so I can read them, and I love reading new books. I just started reading Trouble by Non Pratt. I'm about a quarter of the way through, and I'm enjoying the story so far.

2. What I'm Writing (+ Writing Goal)

Like I said above, I haven't done a great deal of writing this week, but that should change from Saturday. My writing goal this week is to get started on my A to Z posts, and continue with my NaNo revisions.

3. What Works for Me

Being determined to succeed; I know I'll get there eventually, it just might take a while.

4. What Else I've Been Up To

I spent Saturday at my mum's; we didn't really do much, just watched TV and had some lunch, but it was nice just to hang out with her. That's definitely the worst part about moving out; I miss my mum! Luckily we work at the same place too, so I still see her a lot. 

Comments

  1. Anonymous4 March 2015 at 18:49

    I think having a solid block of time will really help with your writing. Sit down, have nothing else to do and really focus. You'll get a lot accomplished - guarantee it!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Susan Gourley/Kelley4 March 2015 at 19:04

    As a mom, we all want our children to go out on their own. But to know we're missed makes it extra wonderful.
    Have fun on your holiday.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Jaime Morrow4 March 2015 at 19:28

    I feel much the same way when I finish a Harry Potter reread. I'm always reluctant to pick anything else up right way for fear that it will fall short coming right after that series. Good luck with A to Z and NaNo revisions! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  4. Jennifer4 March 2015 at 20:02

    Housework does take a lot of time, especially if you're like me and let it pile up. I don't know if I'll attempt A to Z this year. I kind of fizzled out last year and I just don't know if I have it in me to even try this year.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Suzanne Furness4 March 2015 at 20:53

    I always find I write best when I have a block of time too. Enjoy your time off and the chance to catch up.

    ReplyDelete
  6. betty4 March 2015 at 21:00

    Sounds like you got a good plan when you have the time off from work next week to get some things done. I find it easier for me with working full time to do a bit of house cleaning daily. Keeps things up a bit and doesn't get too overwhelming :)

    betty

    ReplyDelete
  7. Miss Cole4 March 2015 at 21:07

    Determination will definitely see you through. Go for it!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Alex J. Cavanaugh4 March 2015 at 21:12

    Take advantage of those nine days. I think once you get back into the groove, you'll make it a habit again.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Annalisa Crawford4 March 2015 at 21:27

    I hope those 9 days gives you the push you need to continue. A block of time, like that, always helps me to focus.

    ReplyDelete
  10. ELAdams4 March 2015 at 21:35

    Oh, that chapter in the Deathly Hallows. *cries*

    Hope your time off inspires you to write again! You can do it! :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. Krista McLaughlin5 March 2015 at 03:43

    I never feel like I have enough time in the day to write, but you can do it! :) I'm struggling to pick an idea, but once I get that outlined more, I can write again.

    Good luck!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Fundy Blue5 March 2015 at 09:06

    You get there! Hopefully that nine day block of time will get you going, Laura! Treasure that time with your mum. I'd give anything to spend one more Saturday with my mom!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Dixie@dcrelief6 March 2015 at 07:27

    Sounds like you're super busy to me. Good deal on nine days off!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Unknown6 March 2015 at 18:50

    I always need large blocks of time to write. I can't concentrate otherwise. I hope you get the hours you want and dive back in. It's also helps if you don't do housework until the dust bunnies are rioting and your shoes are sticking to the kitchen floor. When my house is in a state-of-emergency, then I'll do it. Not before.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

WEP August - Change of Heart

Image
So I actually wrote this piece for April's WEP, but I was ill so didn't get to post it in the end. I'm quite glad, as it suits this month's theme so much more. Change of Heart ‘Are you ready for this?’ Paul asked. Brian nodded, trying to steady his shaking hands. ‘You’re the only one who can defeat him,’ Molly said. ‘We believe in you.’ She stepped back to join Paul. Brian balled his fists as he looked at the huge stone doors before him. He took a deep breath and pushed them open. Before the doors closed, Brian glimpsed Paul and Molly turn and begin to walk away. It took a moment for his eyes to adjust to the darkness inside. With a whispered word he created light in the palm of his hand, raising it so it would light up the room. It was empty apart from another doorway, much smaller than the first, hidden away in the corner. Brian marched through it and found himself in a large chamber, lit by many flickering candles mounted along the walls. Someone stoo...
Read more

IWSG

Image
The Insecure Writer's Support Group was created by Alex J. Cavanaugh as a place where writers can talk about their insecurities once a month, and receive encouragement and support from other writers. It's such an amazing group, it even has its own website now, which you can visit here . This week I'm a co-host! Be sure to go to Alex's page and visit the other people who are co-hosting.  I had such great plans for my writing this month, but not one of them came through. There were three short stories I wanted to get written, and I also wanted to get back to my NaNo edits, but none of that happened. I still have a little time for one of the short stories, though; it's for Kyra Lennon's cat anthology , and it's due Friday! Not much time to do it, but I made a commitment and I will follow through with it!  Even though I haven't got much writing done in the last month (or the couple before that!) I'm not going to let it get me down. I...
Read more

A is for Arachne and Arlee!

Before I get to my Greek Mythology part of this post, at the request of Alex J. Cavanaugh  (great idea by the way, Alex!), I'd first like to thank Arlee Bird for coming up with the challenge in the first place. If it wasn't for him, we wouldn't be taking part in this amazing experience every year. Thanks, Arlee! This is one of my favourite tales from Greek mythology, so naturally I chose it for my first letter. Arachne was the daughter of a shepherd, and was famous for the beautiful tapestries she weaved. Nymphs would travel from all over to see her work, and to watch her weave. One day, a nymph asked her if her talent was a gift from the goddess Athena. Arachne protested, saying her skill was all her own, and that her weaving was better than Athena's. Athena heard of this, and challenged the girl to a weaving contest. Both sat at their looms and began to weave, nymphs gathering round to watch. Athena weaved a tapestry based on the glories of the gods, showing the...
Read more