Ciao, amici! I’d like to apologize for being a day late with your links, but I can’t. I was delighted to visit with Don Massenzio and his readers yesterday, so I don’t mind pushing this post back a day. Besides, it gave me an extra day of links for you, and an extra day to talk with you, so it’s a win-win in my book.
I chose today’s quote because I’m under a deadline as I write this. (I hope that I’m done with that particular project by the time this post goes live.) I know the word “deadline” refers to a drop-dead date for meeting someone’s expectations, but I rather like Seth Godin’s take on it:
Deadlines have a lousy name.
Call them live-lines instead.
That’s what they are.
If I didn’t have deadlines, I wouldn’t work so hard to get these stories done. And I wouldn’t be making a living at this. Because, while I am passionate about writing, I only started pushing myself to hit certain word counts every day when I decided to take writing past the “hobby” stage and really make it matter.
Call them deadlines, call them live-lines … call them whatever you want. Just make sure you set them and hit them.
What about you? Do you thrive with deadlines, work better under pressure? Or do you prefer to work at your own pace and let the words come leisurely? I’m curious about your writing process. Let’s talk about it.
And now, this week’s writing links:
Posts by me, about my work, or at sites I contribute to:
Me
- Pixie Forest Publishing: Love Dust
- Visiting Friends with Tortured Soul, Day 8
- Author Interview | Don Massenzio
- Steampunk Submarine Ride (I was a PASSENGER! So fun!) | Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene
Story Empire
- Vignettes | Harmony Kent
- Settings | Joan Hall
- Friday Writing Question: Pets | C. S. Boyack
Romance University
- Head-Hopping | Tessa Shapcott
- Character Relationships | Anabel Cooper
- Writing a Synopsis | Laurie Schnebly Campbell
Posts by others in the industry:
- Amazon Advertising | Nicholas C. Rossis
- Share the Love and Women Writers Event | Sue Coletta
- Building a Children’s Library | Nicholas C. Rossis
- Psychology of Writing Horror | Re:Fiction
- CreateSpace to KDP in a Few Easy Steps | Nicholas C. Rossis
- Book to Audiobook | Kindlepreneur
- Four Components to Scene-Setting | Morgan Hazelwood
- Variance in Sentence Structure | Fiction University
- BookBub Ad Mistakes | BookBub
- Deep POV | K. M. Allan
And when you’re done with these links, don’t forget to check out the sidebar, where you’ll find more links to some of my favorite sites.
Have a great weekend!
I’ve gotten used to living with deadlines, accepting that they’re part of the profession we’ve chosen–but I still panic every time! 😀
I see from your comment to Denise you managed to accomplish what you needed. Congrats. That has to be a huge sigh of relief.
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Deadlines are part of the package. I’ve never cut one so close before. I was relieved… for about an hour. Now I’ve moved on to worrying about the next one!
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Reblogged this on Kim's Author Support Blog.
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Thanks for sharing, Kim!
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Reblogged this on 🦉Pizzazz Book Promotions and commented:
Thank you for sharing these super links! Bridgitte
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I really appreciate the share. Thanks. 🙂
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I tend to work better under pressure. If I give myself too much leeway, I get distracted. Squirrel!
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Oh, my gosh. “Squirrel!” had me laughing so hard. That’s totally me. Thanks, Teri.
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Staci’s writing links of the week
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Thank you, Nicholas. 🙂
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I deal with deadlines and multi-tasking at my paycheck job. I try to avoid them in my writing. I deserve a chance to have it my way on occasion.
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What he said. I wonder what it’d be like to write full-time, of course 🙂
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I’m lucky; my paycheck job is as a writer and an editor. I’ve been so overwhelmed with those deadlines, I haven’t been writing much as “me”. So I get what you’re both saying. My “writing for me” pace is much more leisurely.
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I like it- live lines! Much nicer to think of getting those words down now 🙂
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It is a happier connotation, isn’t it? Thanks, Jacquie.
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Hi Staci. Thanks for taking time to visit my art show for Rob Goldstien’s work. I’m happy you enjoyed the submarine venue. I appreciate the shout-out!
The quote is wonderful — and so apt. 🙂 Have a wonderful weeknd. Hugs.
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Between Rob’s art and your clever take on a tour, that was such an enjoyable post. I hope you both get a lot of attention from it.
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It has gotten more reblogs than any post I’ve ever in five years+ of blogging. And more (single day) views than anything I’ve done in a long time.
I appreciate your support. Have a sublime Sunday.
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That’s awesome! And well deserved. Kudos!
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Thank you, Staci.
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I love to share. Hope you found something useful.
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The Book Bub stuff was great.
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They always have great information on their site.
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I hope you met your deadline, Staci. Thanks for including my blog post in your links 😊.
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Alway happy to include great content.
I did make it, thank you. (That’s why I was offline yesterday; I needed a break.) Of course, now it’s on to the next project!
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😊 good luck with your next project!
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Thank you. Wishing you luck with your work, too! 🙂
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Hi Staci! I hope you completed your project! I dont like deadlines, but they certainly push me to get stuff done. Have a great weekend.
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I did manage to get it done, thanks. With a little time to spare, but I’ve never cut it so close. I’ve never missed a deadline before. They do motivate me, but I don’t want to be this rushed ever again!
Hope you had a good weekend, Denise.
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