This week I'm celebrating:
1) Being happy! Getting rid of stressful things can be so liberating!
2) I had a great Chinese food dinner with a friend. Yum!
3) Outlining my new WIP went faster than I expected, and I've already written the first chapter. Yippie!
Do you know more people who're writing for the market or more who're writing just for themselves?
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Free YA Paranormal Romance – win THE 13TH DESCENT by Ky Lehman via rafflecopter on My Book Addiction (ends Dec 2)
Free MG Novel - ADVENTURE ON NEMESIS MOUNTAIN by Annie McMahon is free on Amazon on Nov 15 and 16.
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45 comments:
Stress reduction is always good! Chinese and no stress - even better. Congrats on finishing the first chapter. As I travel around I find it about 50/50 in writing for market or writing for self.
Have a great weekend Lexa!
I'm all for reducing stress! Glad you are feeling happy and well done on the writing front.
That stress thing can be a real killer. Good to let it go. And I'm all in for Chinese food.
Chinese food and no stress - great combination!
Yum. I love Chinese food! And I don't know about anyone else but I write what moves me, not what the market says might move someone else.
Stress is a motivator but also a killer. I have burned my stomach up over too many things. I try my best to ignore the things I can not change now and walk away from situations that are unpleasant (if possible). Having a glass of fine wine at night helps.
Yay for Gears of Brass! And yay for head-bopping kitties!
Sounds like you had a great week and a great accomplishment-way ta go!
I agree with you Lexa that getting rid of stressful things is very liberating.
Ha -- that cat is cracking me up. Yes, getting rid of something that's causing you stress is the best feeling ever.
Happy writing -- I love thrillers so be sure to let me know when yours is out!
Jen @ YA Romantics
I've had a bit of a rough week, emotionally and health-wise. But this weekend I want to celebrate my daughter's role in the high school fall play -- the biggest role she's ever had.
love getting stress out of my life as well! :) and I think I'm noticing a great trend lately with authors writing what's in their heart over the market! Makes me happy!
This was the Celebrate the Small Stuff with some other big stuff post! Love it. Have a great weekend!
Thanks for the city kitty, had a nice chuckle!! YAY on writing your 1st chapter!!!
In response to your question: I write to please myself, and then try to find a market. Previously, I wrote three action adventure novels that went nowhere, probably because they don't represent the unabashedly sentimental guy I am, so now I don't chase the market.
Good for you for lowering your stress levels! And for having fun with your new WIP.
Chinese and no stress make a wonderful combination! I've seen Gears of Brass everywhere and keep twitching to buy it. Guess I'll have to give in ;)
Hooray for the WIP! It always amazes me that people come up with fabulous stories.
I always love having some good Chinese food. Congratulations on your WIP! It's always exciting when things are going well. Have a great weekend!
I haven't had Chinese food in a while...now I have a craving:) Sounds like you are on a roll with your writing...hope it keeps on coming! Happy Weekend!
Mmm, I love Chinese! And dinner's always better w/a friend. =) Yay for having a first chapter done all ready, you go you!
Brass and Gears sounds like a fascinating read. Thanks for sharing!
So happy you are feeling less stressed and that the writing is flowing! Yeah! :)
~Jess
Getting rid of stressful things sounds good to me! I should do that too.
One more thing to add to your freebie list: my MG novel, ADVENTURE ON NEMESIS MOUNTAIN, is free on Amazon until Monday!
Great things here. I look forward to reading Gears of Brass.
That little kitten makes me happy. I write for myself. I tried writing for the market once or twice and by the time I am done with the story, the trend is over. What good is that?
Congrats on Chapter One done!
It does feel great to shrug off as much stress as possible.
Any time you can get rid of stress it's worth celebrating! That kitten is hilarious! Congrats on your WIP progress! Hope you're enjoying your weekend!
Great post - a bit of everything and a chance to win stuff and grab a freebie. But it will be the baby wearing earphones that I'll carry away with me today. *Smiling! :)
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I write for myself. If it sells, then so much the better :)
The cat is adorable. (I love cats.)
I'm happy that you're happy. Life's too short to be gloomy. Enjoy every minute.
Congratulations on your progress with your WIP. A great beginning.
Have a great week.
That kitty rocking out made me smile. :) Yay for progress + stress reduction!
So true about getting rid of stressful things.
I need to get rid of stressors. Dropping out of NaNo has been a big part of it. Just can't make the goal this year.
That kitty made my day. It's not even 6:00 am, and I'm bobbing my head to the beat. LOL
I can't remember when last I had Chinese food.
Thanks for the freebies!
Those are some good celebrations. I wish plotting my next novel would whoosh by! Great freebies this week, Lexa!
Congrats on getting work done for your WIP, Lexa!
I actually just blogged about stress and trying to keep up. Last week, I had to take a break and it definitely helped!
That's a huge loot of freebies!
Stress is a killer-- we all need to emulate that kitten :)
Hi, Lexa. Congrats on the continued writing progress. I'm thinking it's nice to write both for the market and for myself. I can't separate the two. Maybe that's because I've never gotten real $$ for my writing. Were that the case, I'd willingly drop a sense of scruples and write for the market. =)
Hahaha, that kitten is funny. I love Chinese and it is best in good company. Always celebrate happiness! Dragon Hugs!
Love the head-banging kitty! I'm joining in now...
Thanks for the pluggy for GOB. So much great stuff here. Woot!
Wahoo for the new WIP! I'm so glad it's going smoothly. Pass some of that happy sauce my way, eh? --And can I borrow your muse? ;)
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I know more writers who write for themselves. I also know a lot who are very talented and because they're not published, don't realize how talented they are.
Glad your stress levels are going down, Lexa.
Yay, for writing for yourself! I LOVE the cat. :)
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