Well, time for my annual blog as it seems. Throughout the year I have brought procrastination to a new level. Although, I have eventually completed a first draft for Warriors of the Goddess. Now trying to knock out the Magically Enchanted and Diamond Encrusted Holy Pint Mug. I have learned recently (all it took was an essay off the cuff when questioning my motivations or lack of motivations.) One main reason for my entire lack of progress, which I managed to convince myself, is having a cluttered mind.
For example, I have caught myself continually reading all WIP I had, unable to decide which one to work on. I have bought research books across many different Mythos and Pantheons, and all that has done has raised new questions. Such as; Where can I use this God/Goddess, What was he civilisation like and how can I create a story incorporating this?
It has led to many different starts, many different ideas. I have many one page documents of work I would like to accomplish. Then I always come back to the query “Which one shall I do?”
The answer is, the first one on the list. Let me explain; Grab a pen/pencil/keyboard and a page/screen and write a list of everything you want to write about now. Get at least ten down. Now, work on the first one, tick it off, and do the next. Revisions and rewrites can be done later, when the initial thoughts are on paper. That way you can choose which one you enjoyed the most and focus on it.
I would come up with some cheesy new year’s resolution or something, but the fact is, it is not a new resolution. It is catching up on what you haven’t done yet. If any new years resolution has to be made, it would be “Finish what you are doing so you can genuinely create a new years resolution for the beginning of next year.”
Oh, and check your spelling…