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I do both at once for a while. Slows things up but stops me going mad. Or more mad. Or madder
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I could try that, but Suckers & Rogues is already way, way behind where I wanted it to be. But, maybe it would quiet the annoying voices. Maybe if I spent one day a week on the new one...
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It's jotted. It's the research I'm eager to get to. I've decided to dabble in historical fiction and I need to learn about life in 1936.
*bursts into room, trips over own feet, nearly knocking over Dwayne as she wraps him in an encouraging hug*Got here as fast as I could, Dwayne! Haven't done much writing lately, but I've been in the thought process you described. For me, it becomes like a brain gridlock where I can't stop thinking about both projects that my thoughts become confused and I can't think. That's when I sit myself down and pull out an extra notebook... I can never have too many notebooks. I re-direct myself to continue on my current project, but when an idea pops into my head on the new project, I make a quick note of it and return my focus to my current project. Sort of what Christina mentioned. Okay, I admit, I've taken five or ten minutes worth of notes if it's something that needs fleshing out more for so I'll understand my notes when I read them again when I have time to pick the project up later. I'm scribbled more than a few notes I've re-read and asked myself, "What in hell's name was I getting at here?" Anyway, try different things until you find what works for you. Huge Hugs
Dwayne, I understand!!! I know this doesn't help, but you're not alone. Good luck!
Oooh, that's a tough one! Hope you can find a way to make both things happen in an order that works! There were a few times I lost motivation for my current series and wanted to start on something else (with brain exploding with ideas) but the passion for the series came back to me. I'm glad it did! Do you just need to finish editing on Suckers and Rogues?
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It helps, Nat. It helps!
Yeah, I'm doing a lot of reworking and heavy duty editing, Marie. I enjoy it for a while, but it can become tedious. And I keep finding huge errors where I need to readjust parts of the story to make them work. It can get really depressing and frustrating, wondering if I'll ever get this story smoothed out right.
Dwayne, I think you should sit down at the computer and write (stuff for the new book) until you're exhausted. Do not attempt to correct anything, or put anything into sensible form--just wrote as it comes to you. Do this for two or three days (and into the night) . And then, say to yourself, "Self, smack yourself in the face and snap out of it. Get back to the project you know you need to finish."
Dwayne wrote: "I don't like to sound needy and I don't like to think I am, but right now... I'm in need.Suckers & Rogues is coming along nicely. I'm doing some heavy editing in the second half while the betas m..."
This has happened to me numerous times. As has already been suggested, I can normally get away with writing notes about my new project and then get back to the one I was originally working on. When I look at those notes after a few weeks, sometimes the enthusiasm of working on the *new* project has dropped down to a more realistic level. If it hasn't, then I suggest it's time to make it your new priority.
Based on what I've read from you here on Goodreads, you're not typically the type of person who continually drops what you're working on to go after the "shiny new thing". (Some people do this all the time and never finish anything). Trust your gut. If the new project is dominating your thoughts because it really is a great new idea, then go for it. If it's just grabbing your thoughts because it's new, then get back to work on the original project.
I have also used the idea of working on the new project as an incentive to finish my current project, particularly if I'm on the umpteenth round of editing (which we all know can get tedious). It's almost like I tell myself that "I can't have dessert until I finish all my veggies".
Oooh...I could see the benefits of staying the course and taking a wee bit of time to dabble in the new idea.In cases like these...paper, rock, scissors???
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Good advice. That's sort of / kind of the solution I've come up with, Charles. My writing times vary from a few minutes to a few hours. So, what I've taken to doing is - If I have a block of writing time that is over two hours, I work on Suckers & Rogues. If I have an hour or two, I work on the new book (Thistle Dew) and if I only have a few minutes, I try to do a little research on something important to the novel (the Depression, minor league baseball, etc.) Thanks, Charles!
E.A. wrote: "Based on what I've read from you here on Goodreads, you're not typically the type of person who continually drops what you're working on to go after the "shiny new thing"."
Ha ha! Actually, I am constantly chasing the shiny new things. I counted recently for another post and found I have - wow, I forget now - I believe it's over thirty projects going. But, generally when I get this close to the end of a project, I focus only on that and see it through. What makes Suckers & Rogues different is the size of it. Most of my published stuff is short stories and novellas. I have one novel out and it's about medium sized. This sucker is huge and it's taking a very long time to edit / process. There's a lot going on in it and it's been a real booger to tie up all the loose ends and make sense of the whole saga.
The new project will be a shorter novel, much more compact with fewer characters and fewer twists and turns. A bit more mainstream than what I usually do, but I'm excited about it!
Amie wrote: "Oooh...I could see the benefits of staying the course and taking a wee bit of time to dabble in the new idea.
In cases like these...paper, rock, scissors???"
That's pretty much the solution I came up with, based on the advice I have been getting here. Large chunks of writing time are still devoted to the old project, but small chunks are devoted to scratching around with the new one
Lift that bar. Tote that bale....
Excited to have Doctor Cannibal himself on board
Nice interview, Dwayne! Hugs
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Thank you Sam! *hugs*
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https://goo.gl/NZCEjQ
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This one might actually see some sales. Now and then I'll see one of the Noah City stories get a sale or two and within a few days one of the others will see some sales. Now people can have all seven published (so far) for less than half what it would cost to buy them individually.
Jane wrote: "You sneaked that one in dincha?"
Who? Me? Do something sneaky?
And it's of a decent length to make a paperback too!
Congratulations, Dwayne! Hugs
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Thank you, Sam! *hugs*
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Thank you!
Thank you for your generosity, Dwayne! Hugs!!
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So, I'm putting it behind me and hope and pray for a better October.
Right now, I have Summerwind free for this week: https://goo.gl/ugjIxz
Also, I have cut the price of Roasted in half: https://goo.gl/oT1Srd
There'll be more of this kind of crap all month.
Yo Dwayne. Sup? Hope it takes an upturn soon. X
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I already have Summerwind, and will someday get to it on my seemingly neverending TBR list."
I know the feeling Alex.
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October is already looking better. I've had ONE sale! Also, I had Wrasslers for free more than once in September. I have given more copies of Summerwind in one day than I did Wrasslers all month. (Of course, to be fair, some of those freebie days were set up and then I was unable to promote on those days for various reasons - ie being out in a cabin in the middle of nowhere with no internet access).
Dwayne! This "stuff" is NOT "crap!" It's the kindness and generosity from a wonderful author I admire. I have lots of your stuff. Unfortunately I also have lots of other people's stuff and I read too slow. I'll catch up. Thank you! Hugs
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Thanks for your understanding, Dwayne! It's impossible to be fair to everyone at the same time. Hugs
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No phone. No Internet. It's paradise.
It's supposed to rain a lot, which means I'll be inside writing most of the time.
To celebrate, I'm giving away Bonny Truman this weekend and this is the only place I'm mentioning it! Lucky you! This little story was written during a rainy weekend at the cabin and it's still one of my favorites. So, take it. Take it!
(As of this posting, it isn't free yet, but it will be from the 13th through the 16th)
https://goo.gl/EqJr6B
Thank you Dwayne! Hope you and your wife have a wonderful and safe trip! Hugs
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Living dangerously! Seriously though, have fun.
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Way to go Dwayne. More Fry for me then.....
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You mean after slogging through that endless draft of Suckers & Rogues you want more? You are a brave, brave woman.
Thank you, Dwayne, for your gracious generosity! Snagged them all! Hugs
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Oh, yeah? Which one?
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Ah. That one sees almost no action ever - and it's probably my personal favorite of the Spirit Bluffs series.
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Okay, that doesn't work so well for me either, but I try. Usually though the promise of some super passionate writing pushes me to try and get the other stuff out of the way, though, so maybe this will be a good kick in the pants?