November 30, 2011

For the past two days (plus today) I have been answering questions in the Writer’s Retreat Workshop on “Destressing the Writing Life.” You still have time to post a question today–or just pop by to read some of the discussion threads.

This subject isn’t just about destressing during the holidays. Frankly, we lead such busy lives these days that there are precious few “slower” months in the calendar year. You need to know how to destress your writing life every day.

In the workshop we’ve talked about such things as:

• stress caused by the flood of information on writing, publishing and marketing
• stress caused by the new social marketing–and how much is worthwhile
• setting goals that motivate without stressing you out
• handling multiple deadlines more easily
• critique groups–and how to benefit from them without adding stress to your writing life
• scheduling your writing day when juggling things like chores and a day job
• unexpected stress that comes with success

Check It Out!

If you have other questions on this topic that you’d like to see discussed, post them at the Writer’s Retreat Workshop before the day is out–and I’ll meet you there!

4 Comments »

1. 

   I missed the workshop (which strategically came at the end of Nanowrimo). Should I feel stressed?

   Comment by Beth MacKinney — December 1, 2011 @ 8:26 pm

2. 

   Ha ha, Beth! No, you shouldn’t feel stressed! The whole transcript will be up for you to read, probably next week. You won’t have missed anything.

   Comment by Kristi Holl — December 2, 2011 @ 9:03 am

3. 

   November was very stressful. I’ve never found it so hard to do Nanowrimo as I did this year. Honestly, I’m relieved that it’s over. : )

   Comment by Beth MacKinney — December 3, 2011 @ 8:14 pm

4. 

   Every year is different, Beth. I’ve had years that due to events beyond my control, there was no way I’d get through NaNoWriMo. And sometimes I started, only to have the month derail about half-way through. You’re right–sometimes the best thing you can say about it is that it’s over!

   Comment by Kristi Holl — December 5, 2011 @ 11:29 am

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