I Think I’m Reading Too Much Again

I think I’m reading too much again. I set a Goodreads goal of 150 books for this year, and by the time this runs I’ll have read 46 books so far in 2013. Keep in mind, it’s February 16th. I’ll definitely finish 50, a third of my goal, but the end of February, or 1/6 of the year. Clearly, I’m reading too much again.

Of course, I don’t think that reading is a problem…even a lot of reading. However, I can easily spend time reading at the expense of writing. I have to remind myself sometimes to back off the reading and spend more time writing. 50 books for February probably means I’m not spending enough time writing.

I have been writing, though. I haven’t written a new story yet in 2013, but I’ve been working on revisions of four or five different stories. I’ve also been spending a lot of time trying to market the book, Bones Buried in the Dirt. It’s not like I’ve just been lazy.

Still, 50 books for February probably indicates a problem. I really need to spend a little more time writing in March. Maybe it’s time to get going on that next story. There are just so many drafts that need revision.