Do you have more than 3 WIP's you're working on? Do you stop a WIP only to start another one? Do you have more than 3 WIP's in various stages of completion because you came up with the idea for another one? Do you find yourself working more on all your WIP's instead of completeing them? Have you produced more WIP's in a year than completed MS? Do you feel a sense of helplesness that you'll never complete any of the WIP's you've started?
Then you're among the many who have WIPlash. This is a common disease associated with authors who have too much imagination and too little time.
Symptoms are or may include -
Irritability
Insomnia
Headaches
Fatigue
Writers Block(which caused you to start another WIP)
Indigestion
Ulcers(from worrying about completing just one WIP)
Premature Baldness(from pulling hair out)
Shortness of Breath
Loss of Appetite
Increase of Appetite
Odd Cravings(coffee and pickle to get the creative juices flowing)
Aversion to Sunlight
Mood Swings
Memory Loss(forgeting to bathe, clean house, feed dog, etc.)
Procrastination
Alcoholism
Schizophrenia
Back Ache
Eye Strain
Hemmorrhoids
Suicidal Thoughts(for characters)
Feelings of Inadequacy(never going to get WIP's done)
Hearing Loss(can't hear hubby or kids for all the scenes playing out in your head)
Frequent Use of Profanity(because you will complete at least one %$#@&*%# WIP this year)
ADD
OCD
Jaw Pain(from grinding teeth becaused you have an idea for another WIP)
Hand & Finger Cramps
Muscle Tension
Sore Throat(from screaming)
RLS(restless lover syndrome-neglecting sweetheart)
Nesting Tendencies(keeping WIP's close in case you have more to add to them)
If you are an author and suffer from any of these symptoms, then you may be afflicted with WIPlash. It's an insidious disease that effects many authors today. Some, sadly, unknowingly. Unfortunately, there is no cure for WIPlash. Those that suffer with it, have it for life. But there is treatment for this terrble disease.
1.) Motivation - Self or Group
Any kind will help.
2.) Chocolate - Preferably Godiva or Dove
The cheap stuff will do in a pinch.
3.) Alcohol - Red or White Wine
A glass of wine is always good to relieve tension.
4.) Aromatherapy - Bubble Bath
Great for letting go after a long day of thinking.
5.) Sex - Who couldn't use an orgasm(or two)
6.) Caffeine - Coffee or Soda
Preferably coffee(Starbucks is best)
7.) Punching Bag - When all else fails
For those days when nothing else will work.
Like all treatment methods, individual results may vary. The FDA nor any doctor has approved these treatments. All medications should be taken in moderation. Except for chocolate. Never can have enough chocolate. If one treatment doesn't work, then combining them should help.
Thank you for your attention of this terrible affliction. With more knowledge of the symptoms and quick treatment, we can help authors everywhere with WIPlash.
God Bless!
Kimberly Hunter
Then you're among the many who have WIPlash. This is a common disease associated with authors who have too much imagination and too little time.
Symptoms are or may include -
Irritability
Insomnia
Headaches
Fatigue
Writers Block(which caused you to start another WIP)
Indigestion
Ulcers(from worrying about completing just one WIP)
Premature Baldness(from pulling hair out)
Shortness of Breath
Loss of Appetite
Increase of Appetite
Odd Cravings(coffee and pickle to get the creative juices flowing)
Aversion to Sunlight
Mood Swings
Memory Loss(forgeting to bathe, clean house, feed dog, etc.)
Procrastination
Alcoholism
Schizophrenia
Back Ache
Eye Strain
Hemmorrhoids
Suicidal Thoughts(for characters)
Feelings of Inadequacy(never going to get WIP's done)
Hearing Loss(can't hear hubby or kids for all the scenes playing out in your head)
Frequent Use of Profanity(because you will complete at least one %$#@&*%# WIP this year)
ADD
OCD
Jaw Pain(from grinding teeth becaused you have an idea for another WIP)
Hand & Finger Cramps
Muscle Tension
Sore Throat(from screaming)
RLS(restless lover syndrome-neglecting sweetheart)
Nesting Tendencies(keeping WIP's close in case you have more to add to them)
If you are an author and suffer from any of these symptoms, then you may be afflicted with WIPlash. It's an insidious disease that effects many authors today. Some, sadly, unknowingly. Unfortunately, there is no cure for WIPlash. Those that suffer with it, have it for life. But there is treatment for this terrble disease.
1.) Motivation - Self or Group
Any kind will help.
2.) Chocolate - Preferably Godiva or Dove
The cheap stuff will do in a pinch.
3.) Alcohol - Red or White Wine
A glass of wine is always good to relieve tension.
4.) Aromatherapy - Bubble Bath
Great for letting go after a long day of thinking.
5.) Sex - Who couldn't use an orgasm(or two)
6.) Caffeine - Coffee or Soda
Preferably coffee(Starbucks is best)
7.) Punching Bag - When all else fails
For those days when nothing else will work.
Like all treatment methods, individual results may vary. The FDA nor any doctor has approved these treatments. All medications should be taken in moderation. Except for chocolate. Never can have enough chocolate. If one treatment doesn't work, then combining them should help.
Thank you for your attention of this terrible affliction. With more knowledge of the symptoms and quick treatment, we can help authors everywhere with WIPlash.
God Bless!
Kimberly Hunter
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Guilty! I have about 10 WIPS on the go at any given time. Although, I must admit, I do complete them...eventually! LOL
I've been working on my WIPlash for the past year. I finished off three lingering cases and only started two more. That counts as progress, doesn't it?
Follow the treatment plan, Ann. That should help.Fantastic, Charlotte! You're working towards getting your WIPlash under control.
And please, spread the word of this terrible author affliction. The more we know, the more we can treat it.
Hugs!!
Kimberly
