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Finding the balance between writing and real life is always
difficult. We’ve all written about that before, and it’s similar to finding the
balance between any responsibilities we may have, whether it’s family and work,
work and writing or even family and friends.
Discipline and routine help me balance writing and real
life, but sometimes, even that doesn’t help. Right now is one of those times.
In a few short weeks, my youngest daughter will have her Bat Mitzvah, and while
I have many people helping me do everything, none of them are able to read my
mind (the nerve!) and now is the time that all the last minute details get
ironed out. School starts in a couple of weeks and there’s prep for that as
well, including tutoring to try to get ahead of the curve. And my critique
group meets in a week and I have to prepare my work and critique the others’
beforehand. And finally, I have a book coming out September 10, for which I
need to arrange publicity.
So I have a lot on my plate. When my plate gets full, some
of my writing slides off. As much as I’d like to get to work on my new
manuscript, I need to put that on the backburner for now. Hopefully, I’ll be
able to get to it now and then, but my plan is to get to it steadily in
mid-September.
Until then, I may be a little AWOL. But don’t worry, I’ll be
back!
Sounds like the next month is going to be a busy one for you, Jen. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm having panic attacks at night thinking about everything. But it will all work out. :)
DeleteBusy, busy Ms. Jen.
ReplyDeleteLife certainly gets crazy sometimes, doesn't it? I'm sure you'll manage everything and all will come off wonderfully. And don't feel bad about taking the time to do these things...the writing will always be waiting there for you when you get back! :)
I know, Debra, but it's those times when I'm listening to music and it puts me in the perfect mood to write, except that I'm in the car driving and have no time to get to it when I get home. But I will eventually!
DeleteSo much to do and so much to be thankful for. Enjoy every hectic moment!
ReplyDeleteI will, Ana, although I thought you were going to say "so little time." Which is what I think every night when I wake up panicking. :)
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