tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post2919424174920442368..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: Insecure Writer's Support GroupMisha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-81283075136395605752017-02-06T17:42:41.955+02:002017-02-06T17:42:41.955+02:00Congrats on making the $ in writing related ways. ...Congrats on making the $ in writing related ways. As far as the time-balancing act? Hmmm, I'm still trying to figure it out. A strict schedule sometimes works.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-3283224333181847752017-02-04T08:58:23.095+02:002017-02-04T08:58:23.095+02:00It's always a juggling act, isn't it? Cong...It's always a juggling act, isn't it? Congratulations on making your country's minimum wage. That really is amazing. In time, I have faith you'll find and/or carve out more of a balance. Until then, enjoy it all.Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-43359325366600477892017-02-03T19:16:44.380+02:002017-02-03T19:16:44.380+02:00Congrats on making money! That's always a good...Congrats on making money! That's always a good thing. :) Whenever something cuts into writing, it can suck. I would suggest trying to set aside a special time to work on writing and making sure that time is specifically for writing. For me, I am easily distracted due to personal reasons, and that can cut into my writing a lot and it causes stress for me which reveals another personal disorder for me, which sucks, but I try to attempt working on my novels. <br /><br />I'm sure you'll be able to achieve your goals! Mori Liihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617785381976883363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-35700105240788063332017-02-03T16:44:44.916+02:002017-02-03T16:44:44.916+02:00You're doing fantastically! Though, yes, it do...You're doing fantastically! Though, yes, it does suck that it cuts into your writing time. I find myself dreading marketing more and more because it does just that. Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-87946691523135305512017-02-03T07:28:59.956+02:002017-02-03T07:28:59.956+02:00First of all - congratulations on earning so much ...First of all - congratulations on earning so much and that in a mere 4 months. <br />Secondly - to unravel the bowl of spaghetti, take one strand at a time. Put aside an hour a day for the strand that you are unraveling - perhaps writing your next book which will pay for marketing your old books. Just an hour a day - or maybe even half an hour. <br />Alternately you may soon have enough money from your freelancing to update your old books - although that would make me feel I'm selling out a little on my own creativity. <br />See what works for you - and best of luck. Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-67875703475947031082017-02-03T03:17:09.392+02:002017-02-03T03:17:09.392+02:00Thank you so much for hosting! I am in the same bo...Thank you so much for hosting! I am in the same boat as you when it comes to time for writing. My freelance stuff fills up my day so I am back to writing early mornings and late nights. I dream of having people:)Doreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-26505937443197299682017-02-03T01:03:13.093+02:002017-02-03T01:03:13.093+02:00Thanks for co-hosting this month, Misha. Congrats ...Thanks for co-hosting this month, Misha. Congrats on your earning ability. Wow. That is so great. As for how to do everything (haha, wish I really knew how), try segmenting your day into percentages. What percent do you spend on freelance writing, marketing, etc. Factor in sleep and having a life. Obviously, you'll spend the most time on that which brings in the most money. But say you spend 8 hours on freelancing, allocate an hour for marketing and an hour for writing. Even if that's all you can spend on writing, it's more than you're spending now. Right? Good luck to you.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-58071599413322984162017-02-02T21:58:55.340+02:002017-02-02T21:58:55.340+02:00The I-have-no-time problem is very real for writer...The I-have-no-time problem is very real for writers. Congrats on working as a freelancer and earning money! Then you can see something for all your time and trouble. Unfortunately it'll make the problem of no-time-to-write harder. I was a freelance article writer for about 6 months, but I never had any time for my own writing. So I sacrifice money for a future "author career" that may materialize some day ... or not. Have a good week, Misha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-61631251460588197872017-02-02T20:33:17.880+02:002017-02-02T20:33:17.880+02:00LOL, Round and round we go. Congrats on making mi...LOL, Round and round we go. Congrats on making minimum wage that is awesome. Don't know if I could help you with anything but if you think I can let me know. I do my own newsletter although it does not go out much and I do my own website. Best of luck Misha, proud of you. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/category/blog-life-happens/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta @ Writer's Gambit </a><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-77138673149472412862017-02-02T18:46:01.323+02:002017-02-02T18:46:01.323+02:00Hey Misha!
You have the tenacity, so I know you&#...Hey Misha! <br />You have the tenacity, so I know you'll get there...all in good time.<br />At the moment, the humidity is stealing all my creativity...argh! <br />I know the Cape Town weather is beautiful this time of year; hot but minus the humidity we experience.<br /><br />Thank you for co-hosting the IWSG this month.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-86688763559958596012017-02-02T17:23:46.998+02:002017-02-02T17:23:46.998+02:00Ug. I faced the same time dilemma when I did freel...Ug. I faced the same time dilemma when I did freelance editing for a small publisher. How I resolved it was to finally start saying no to projects - I alternated blocks of time between editing for others and working on my own stuff. Of course, this was an easy choice for me since the editing gig was a bad deal (I got paid a % of royalities) so it really didn't net much income. But you shouldn't feel bad turning down freelance work once in a while or delaying the schedule to block out time for your own works. Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-36512599874535211952017-02-02T16:43:15.130+02:002017-02-02T16:43:15.130+02:00Congratulations on earning cold hard cash for your...Congratulations on earning cold hard cash for your writing and creative skills! Keep up the good work...I'm thinking as you edit other folks writing it might influence your writing. Thank you for co-hosting IWSG. Lynn La Vitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946462373947759641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-17649795803933768362017-02-02T16:24:40.970+02:002017-02-02T16:24:40.970+02:00You are a busy lady. Congratulations on all you do...You are a busy lady. Congratulations on all you do. I don't know the answers to much of anything, but wish you success in finding time to write your stories.<br />Thank you for co-hosting this month. Have a great week. Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-10197217961791727262017-02-02T03:31:43.914+02:002017-02-02T03:31:43.914+02:00That's a huge accomplishment - or "amaze-...That's a huge accomplishment - or "amaze-balls" as you say :-) It's a tricky balance, but I'm sure it will all work out. Thanks so much for co-hosting.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-71342485598989243082017-02-02T03:14:06.234+02:002017-02-02T03:14:06.234+02:00Keep me away from that bowl of spaghetti;) I reall...Keep me away from that bowl of spaghetti;) I really enjoyed your contribution to Ronel's post on Patreon, so thanks for that too!Raimey Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021528443693790662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-24449338653230864602017-02-02T02:42:55.778+02:002017-02-02T02:42:55.778+02:00I'm not a writer like yourself but I too find ...I'm not a writer like yourself but I too find it difficult to find time to write when I want to write often. I am planning on writing out a calendar of what I need to do so that I can have more time to write... I need to plan it to make it happen... just as I am waking up earlier so I can start yoga which I feel very un-coordinated... oh well, I just have to keep at it... lol xox Launna https://www.blogger.com/profile/09447311902825477772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-30595651723522757422017-02-02T02:00:15.490+02:002017-02-02T02:00:15.490+02:00Maybe hire a personal assistant for a while. They ...Maybe hire a personal assistant for a while. They can be very affordable. I meet some at facebook book promo parties because authors use them to represent slots they can't fill. If I had more experience I would become one myself. All the best in finding the balance you need Misha.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-30094088315205078372017-02-02T01:51:28.512+02:002017-02-02T01:51:28.512+02:00Thanks for co-hosting, hopefully you find balance ...Thanks for co-hosting, hopefully you find balance soon!A. B. Keuserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152107659542138178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-86734963992381387682017-02-02T01:45:44.190+02:002017-02-02T01:45:44.190+02:00Thanks for co-hosting this month. So happy that yo...Thanks for co-hosting this month. So happy that you've been able to make the transition to full-time writing. Sorry to hear of the hardships it comes with, but I still bet you wouldn't go back to something else. As for finding time to write, who knows really. Everyone seems to come up with their own system. Perhaps it's just a matter of scheduling it. Treat yourself like a client and set time aside just for your writing. I don't know.Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-61182881859963426982017-02-02T01:02:22.775+02:002017-02-02T01:02:22.775+02:00Yes the biggest issue of all! I am writing more m...Yes the biggest issue of all! I am writing more marketing less and not doing much else. I have three projects now so I am putting my focus there. Good luck to you and I am impressed by your commitment. Thanks for cohosting this month.Dean K Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585231102949370872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-25890805289478612642017-02-02T00:09:39.893+02:002017-02-02T00:09:39.893+02:00That's really great that you've been earni...That's really great that you've been earning money! It can be hard to find the time to do the things you want to do when there's so much you need to do. <br />Thanks for co-hosting! Sarah Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-88420796721181379802017-02-02T00:08:03.974+02:002017-02-02T00:08:03.974+02:00Thank you for co-hosting. Unfortunately, I don'...Thank you for co-hosting. Unfortunately, I don't have any ideas for you. You're way ahead of me. You're making money at this gig...me, not so much. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-27402907439064812932017-02-01T23:40:55.316+02:002017-02-01T23:40:55.316+02:00I am in the same predicament. I get my money from ...I am in the same predicament. I get my money from editing, not selling books. And the more I edit now, the less time I have to write. I haven't written creatively since November.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-59290385984927014222017-02-01T23:18:44.906+02:002017-02-01T23:18:44.906+02:00I've followed your blog! And I'll follow y...I've followed your blog! And I'll follow you on G+. You have a wonderful blog.<br /><br />Time to write...a dilemma for many of us. But you do have financial success doing what you love. Bravo! That is most of the battle. By the way, thanks for co-hosting this month's IWSG. I'll see you around the blogosphere.<br /> <br /><br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-3012208319871202952017-02-01T22:36:39.249+02:002017-02-01T22:36:39.249+02:00Oh, and I forgot to say thanks for co-hosting this...Oh, and I forgot to say thanks for co-hosting this month's IWSG.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.com