I’m drowning in writing busyness but no “real” writing is getting done.
I’m working on several book reviews, including one national-market book in which I must interview the author. Eeek! I’m scared! There’s a heavy amount of reading to be done.
I also prepare for and teach a writing class for teens. I love it! Please don’t say I should give it up.
I have to admit, I really like seeing my name in the newspaper. But in the meantime, I barely get five pages written each week. FIVE PAGES FOR A WHOLE WEEK.
Pathetic.
If they were polished pages, that would be perhaps different. But they are more like draft-level. This is even a bit less than a nano-writer has to produce EVERY SINGLE DAY.
This is to say nothing of regular busyness, like family stuff, church stuff, teaching piano, being the midnight bookkeeper for the family business. EVERYONE is busy, right? Others find that balance. So must I.
Productivity is not happening over here.
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My latest book review: Cinder and Ella, Deseret News
I think reviewing books is a good way to get exposure, but it is a juggling act. I am very impressed that you get to review for the Deseret News! I’ve read your reviews and I think they are very honest and forthright without being negative. Your ‘draft-level’ is more like my third draft, so don’t sell yourself short. If I don’t particulary like a book I have a hard time finding the positive. I can learn from your example, so see, you’re accomplishing more than you thought!