tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post3345572185952042866..comments2024-03-18T02:22:37.294-05:00Comments on PlottingPrincesses: GOALS, LISTS AND PROCRASTINATION - By Kathy IvanPlotting Princesseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04498235738737791614noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-76697018550308391662012-08-09T23:05:39.617-05:002012-08-09T23:05:39.617-05:00Okay, I guess I’ll respond on an Office Doc and tr...Okay, I guess I’ll respond on an Office Doc and transfer---<br /><br />Anyway, I’ve made some decisions on what direction I’m focusing my goals. <br /><br />I am backing off so many extra things and devoting much more time to my writing and sharpening the craft. <br /><br />So: my goals are simple:<br />Write<br />Work<br />Write<br />Submit<br />Write<br />Get published<br />Edit<br />Edit<br />Edit<br />Write. <br /><br />I will fit life in there somewhere.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02842013659811431774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-23957463423168551292012-08-09T21:47:05.011-05:002012-08-09T21:47:05.011-05:00Karilyn, you can't hid in Liz's luggage, w...Karilyn, you can't hid in Liz's luggage, we won't both fit and I have first dibs. :-)<br /><br />Yes, definitely finish the next Draconian book, I'm anxiously awaiting release of #2, so you better get hopping on #3. Plus urban fantasy, I love urban fantasy. I'm sure you'll be great at it.Kathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-79237772491961083122012-08-09T21:45:35.812-05:002012-08-09T21:45:35.812-05:00Phyllis, I so get that with Blogger. I tried comm...Phyllis, I so get that with Blogger. I tried commenting on Vicki's post Tuesday something like 4 times and never could get it to work right (she probably thinks I was ignoring her, but I promise I wasn't). LOLKathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-10683866685934026072012-08-09T21:44:36.283-05:002012-08-09T21:44:36.283-05:00Vicki, good luch with Store Wars and Twinkle Light...Vicki, good luch with Store Wars and Twinkle Lights. Having 2 new books coming out will definitely keep you on your toes. Plus, get that 3-story one out ASAP. People are waiting to read your funny, witty stuff.Kathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-20609945779061471602012-08-09T21:43:27.362-05:002012-08-09T21:43:27.362-05:00Kat, finding that balance is so important. Mainta...Kat, finding that balance is so important. Maintaining a happy and healthy outlook on things helps me get through each day (or at least I try to think happy thoughts).<br /><br />I'll crack the whip, too, and say get busy on finishing up that YA. We need more of your books out there.Kathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-44284498429171839182012-08-09T21:41:55.188-05:002012-08-09T21:41:55.188-05:00Sylvia, I'd love to be a lady of leisure and s...Sylvia, I'd love to be a lady of leisure and sit around all day sipping champagne and nibbling chocolates. Alas, the evil day job, the evil diet, and evil exercise (or as I call it the axis of evil) take most of my day. LOLKathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-45891585627040697172012-08-09T16:38:31.678-05:002012-08-09T16:38:31.678-05:00Hi Kathy,
Thank you for the post! It made me think...Hi Kathy,<br />Thank you for the post! It made me think. I have a ton of to-do lists (like vacuum, etc.) but don't usually do big goal lists. However, here goes:<br />1) figure out a way to hide in Liz's luggage and go to Italy (ha!)<br />2) finish my edits<br />3) finish the urban fantasy I'm trying to write<br />4) finish the 3rd in my Draconia series<br />Hmm, guess I should go write now! :)Karilyn Bentleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359102189839118744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-73300663019700896202012-08-09T16:20:22.775-05:002012-08-09T16:20:22.775-05:00Blogger is playing with my and my phone. I will wr...Blogger is playing with my and my phone. I will write more when at my computer, but enjoyed your comments. Makes me think!Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02842013659811431774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-30863070797273776632012-08-09T14:22:45.297-05:002012-08-09T14:22:45.297-05:00Hey, Kathy: Lists--sigh.
I have all kinds of stic...Hey, Kathy: Lists--sigh.<br /><br />I have all kinds of sticky note lists/reminders in front of my screen and x out and throw away all the time.<br /><br />But the biggies-yikes.<br /><br />1. Get Store Wars launched<br />2. Get Twinkle Lightes launched<br />3. Put up another 3 story (see friend who is very busy for help).<br />4. Sell my other two stories. or self-pub.<br />5. Sell my books.<br /><br />That said, don't hold be accountable after 3. lolVicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-78296193283866961402012-08-09T13:16:20.687-05:002012-08-09T13:16:20.687-05:00Great article Kathy!
A very important topic.Great article Kathy! <br />A very important topic.Kathleen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09568097102600913219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-78877196122065577242012-08-09T13:14:32.779-05:002012-08-09T13:14:32.779-05:00Oh, and I can SO relate with Pam Stone and Liz Ess...Oh, and I can SO relate with Pam Stone and Liz Essex. Overwhelmed. That's me.<br /><br />But I just keep thinking I can do more than I really can.<br /><br />Like Pam, when I was younger I could. but now... sigh.Kathleen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09568097102600913219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-74678285041978832552012-08-09T13:08:25.015-05:002012-08-09T13:08:25.015-05:00Oh no, you aren't going to make me do this, ar...Oh no, you aren't going to make me do this, are you? ARGH!<br /><br />1. Get my life in balance. Which is the topic at DARA this month - thank goodness - because I am so very VERY out of balance.<br /><br />2. Finish the rewrites on this YA because my agent and editor had lunch yesterday and assigned me a deadline.<br /><br />OK I have to stop there. Because obviously I need to go write - well rewrite.Kathleen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09568097102600913219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-62871776229757158612012-08-09T13:06:52.173-05:002012-08-09T13:06:52.173-05:00Why is that women writers all have incredibly long...Why is that women writers all have incredibly long lists of goals, plus managing the house and family? Aren't we suppose to be the women who sit around and eat bon bons and toss out book ideas? Boy was I born at the wrong time.Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08739086544916478044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-20861300828920992272012-08-09T11:36:15.196-05:002012-08-09T11:36:15.196-05:00Ms Essex, I agree sometimes writing everything dow...Ms Essex, I agree sometimes writing everything down that needs to get done takes almost as long as making the list. I agree too that I need to make time to keep up with the changes in the publishing industry. The changes are flying fast and furious and sometimes I feel like I'm running around with my hands thrown up in the area, shouting "Somebody help me!"Kathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-30259601757734980962012-08-09T11:34:37.357-05:002012-08-09T11:34:37.357-05:00Pam, I used to be the same way, I could remember t...Pam, I used to be the same way, I could remember things and get them accomplished in a timely manner. But the brain goes bye-bye as I'm getting older, so it's getting harder.<br /><br />I agree we need to take the time from our busy lives to spend quality time with the ones we love and reconnect with the people who are important to us.Kathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-84608602209607774192012-08-09T11:33:19.322-05:002012-08-09T11:33:19.322-05:00LIese,
Looks like you have some achieveable goals...LIese,<br /><br />Looks like you have some achieveable goals on your list, fingers crossed that you can get them all accomplished.Kathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-18618701383695363832012-08-09T11:32:40.018-05:002012-08-09T11:32:40.018-05:00Hey Ms. Liz
Nobody takes my crown, I am definitel...Hey Ms. Liz<br /><br />Nobody takes my crown, I am definitely still the reighing Queen of Procrastination. LOL <br /><br />Your list kinda looks like mine, but you know we are here for you, always ready to brainstorm ideas and story plots. We'll get it done.Kathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-55119145034216571742012-08-09T10:23:25.712-05:002012-08-09T10:23:25.712-05:00Oh, the dreaded to-do list.
I get discouraged jus...Oh, the dreaded to-do list.<br /><br />I get discouraged just making the list because it always seems that the undone things outweigh the accomplishments.<br /><br />I am in a rut where I feel like I'm just barely treading water in my writing career—using all my energy just to meet deadlines, so that I'm missing a ton of other things on the business side of this industry.<br /><br />So that's my goal—to get better at the business without driving myself crazy. Not really sure how to accomplish that though. :)Elizabeth Essexhttp://elizabethessex.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-65822909043954911302012-08-09T08:42:38.893-05:002012-08-09T08:42:38.893-05:00Whoa, Kathy. You touched on something I've bee...Whoa, Kathy. You touched on something I've been putting a lot of thought into. <br /><br />At work, I set calendar reminders so I don't forget to do what needs to be done. I used to never need a list of reminder. I was the queen of organization and getting more done than everyone else. Then, well, hmm, I got older? My brain turned to mush? Sandwich generation with more responsibilities for my againg mom and aunts, yet still trying to help my kids out with their kids. And work the day job. Can you spell overload and stress?<br /><br />But alas, the good news is that I'm taking an early retirement offer the end of August and the grandkids will be back in school. Time to start another phase of life.<br /><br />1. I won't be able to relax until I get the financial detailis worked out. So that's the first thing.<br /><br />2. Take a couple small trips.<br /><br />3. Spend some time with my hubby who has stress of his own.<br /><br />4. Set writing goals and get back to what I love.<br /><br />5. Reconnect with friends at DARA and Plotting Princesses.<br /><br />6. Update my website.<br /><br />7. Deep clean and organize my house.<br /><br />8. Spend more quality time with Mom. She lives with us, so I see her all the time, but we need quality time.<br /><br />9. Write a minimum of 4 hours a day.<br /><br />10. Catch up on the ever changing publication industry. I'm so out of touch.<br /><br />11. Lose another 15 pounds. Get back to a more healthy diet and find some sort of non-impact exercise.<br /><br />I'm sure there are more, but that's it for now.Pamela Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673215467505231212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-17664493171295087262012-08-09T08:33:20.735-05:002012-08-09T08:33:20.735-05:00Good luck everybody with your goals!
Mine:
1) Fi...Good luck everybody with your goals! <br /><br />Mine:<br />1) Finish my next thriller by the end of the year<br />2) Find a home for my holiday novella<br />3) Keep the faith!Liesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02966381021139898743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-79981470093317706342012-08-09T08:10:06.235-05:002012-08-09T08:10:06.235-05:00First of all, congrats on all that weight loss. Yo...First of all, congrats on all that weight loss. You look marvelous, as Billy Crystal would say. As for me, I am right up there with you as the Procrastination Queen. We'll have to fight for that crown!! Here are my goals for the rest of the year.<br /><br />1. Finish the book that is due October 1st.(I am on P.103)<br /><br />2. Put Shattered Dreams up on Amazon.<br /><br />3. Get the new ghost story plotted--(that's where I need all you princesses!!)<br /><br />4. Lose 20 pounds by Christmas.<br /><br />5. Sell the house and move to a new one.<br /><br />6. Finish recording my book on tape for the blind and handicapped.<br /><br />7. Network while I'm at the conference in Italy and connect with the German publisher who wants my self-pubbed book.<br /><br />8. Reconnect with my DARA friends.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-40347044886962260682012-08-09T07:55:11.483-05:002012-08-09T07:55:11.483-05:00Good morning, Sylvia
Ah, you're like me, the ...Good morning, Sylvia<br /><br />Ah, you're like me, the infamous lists. I tend to make lists all the time. Just wish I was as good at finishing all the tasks I outline on the bloody things as I am at making them.<br /><br />Your goals sound manageable, good luck with them.Kathy Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440759802997389459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028147191445531358.post-89100804151451521422012-08-09T07:14:07.641-05:002012-08-09T07:14:07.641-05:00Hi Kathy, I love goal setting. I do it every year ...Hi Kathy, I love goal setting. I do it every year and have tried for years to get my husband to do it with me. So here are my goals for the rest of 2012:<br />1) Write at least 20 new pages a week. <br />2) Upload at least 6 more books to online bookstores.<br />3) Finish first draft of new novel.<br />4) Finish edits on three more novels.<br />5) Do something fun once a month.<br />6) Save X amount of dollars. If I just save that's always a positive.<br />7) Lose 10 pounds<br />8) Reconnect with friends. (I've become a writing hermit lately.)<br />9) Exercise five days a week.<br />10) Clean one room a month thoroughly, closets, drawers etc.<br /><br />I love goal lists and try to periodically check them to see how I'm doing.<br />SylviaSylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08739086544916478044noreply@blogger.com