Taking a break... · 3:09pm Mar 31st, 2023
My writing motivation is a bit low right now in the wake of the big push I put on the last couple chapters, and I’m not finding the desire to continue with C&C at the moment except in very small segments. So maybe it’s just best to step away from it and focus on other things for a bit. But I did want to welcome new readers aboard and thank everyone who left feedback, which I always appreciate. It was another successful release and the story continues to accumulate new tracks with likes being a lagging indicator.
In fact, looking at the story right now, it just topped half a million words. Wow. That’s already enough for two or three novels, and maybe someday I’ll turn it into not-for-profit deadtree works for folks to enjoy. I’d get a kick of knowing that it’s sitting on bookshelves if nothing else. I could see this being a quadrilogy of books, if that’s a word, each focusing on one of four distinct story arcs. We’re on the third now, before anyone asks.
Part of the problem is that I’m now missing a non-clop option for my works that used to be filled by Firefly. That could mean it’s time to start a new Firefly installment, but I really shouldn’t be taking on new writing assignments right now when the objective is to finish what I’ve got, especially with regards to Unleash the Magic. Folks might be interested to know that I’m also getting renewed requests for a continuation of the Turnabout Storm/The Lawyer and The Unicorn series, which is flattering but would again be an enormous commitment of time when I’ve already got a lot on my plate.
Unfortunately, my priority right now has to be on finishing more of what I’ve got. Sure wish I could get paid for all this, but there’s just not many real options unless I want to open myself to commissions more, which delays my other works. Nevertheless, if you’d like to drop your author even a minor token of your esteem, feel free to send me a few bucks via PayPal at firesight72@hotmail.com. Call it a gift, and there’s no tax on it.
Taxes. That reminds me. I still have to do mine before April 15th. Best take care of that this weekend... <groans> But if the weather’s good, maybe I’ll find something fun to do by going shooting again.
Looking forward to updates when they eventually come up.
Stay healthy and don't burn yourself up
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It’s not easy to keep up the momentum. Sometimes a break helps me and sometimes I have to proverbially slap the focus back into me. Hope you find what you need.
Take as much time as you want and try to relax a little bit. We can wait for a new chapter whenever you feel good.
I'm also really excited about the prospect of getting the third instalment of Firefly (again, when you feel ready to write it).
I really hope you will be able to get back to writing soon. If you're lucky you ight get enough energy to get closer to finishing something.
Any one-shot ideas you may want to explore? Smaller stories can be a great way to shake things up.
hope you'll be successful with taxes and that your health improves!
enjoy your writing vacation, i'll know that people with a drive for something can't stay away for long from the things they love.
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I’ll do my best, thanks!
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Yep, that’s the problem. And the longer you’re away from it, the harder it is to get back in mental gear for it. :alsjeepy: Muses are notoriously fickle things, and the best way I’ve found to use them is to work on what they want even if it wasn’t what you originally planned to do.
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I will do as the Doctor orders!
Can’t say when that will be, but thanks.
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Good question. I don’t really have any ideas for that right now, except for a furry one-shot on a different site. Couldn’t post it here, though.
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Not sure how successful you can really be with them, but I’ll do my best!
As long as they’re loving it, yes. It’s when it starts turning into a chore that it becomes an issue.
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When it becomes a chore, it means you're no longer enjoying it.