The last two and a half weeks I have been a page proof and writing queen. 
I spent a week giving Delayed Justice its last read — what we call the page proof stage. Now that novel is on its way to the printer preparing for its October release date. I’m getting excited and nervous about this book’s release. Just part of the life cycle of a writer.
Then I quickly turned back to finishing my next Guidepost cozy mystery. To hit the deadline, I had to write 25,000 words. That meant snagging every moment I could, include pockets of time at Starbucks with my youngest. He was a trooper…reading Who Was books while I wrote. I turned that book in Monday morning after a marathon writing race Sunday night.
That leads me to the list for supporting the recovering writer:
- Have a writing buddy who just came off deadline? Give her copious amounts of water. Trust me. Her blood has turned to soda, coffee, or tea, and she needs water. Lots of it.
- Encourage her to step outside and rediscover the sunshine. Remind her that it exists. That there is this orange orb in the sky that she can step into the warmth of…all she has to do is go outside.
- Schedule a date night. She’s probably burned the midnight oil and would love a chance to reconnect with the one she loves.
- Then schedule a game night. Note the order: Love then Children. But make lots of time for the kiddos, too.
- Hand her a good novel. One she can fall into without thinking about her book. A different genre and time is helpful. In its pages she’ll rediscover the love of words and story apart from creating it.
- Remind her to take a breath…to walk…to play…and to clean. Her house is going to need it.
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Post Deadline Survival Tips are good tips for keeping things in order not just for writers. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks for the giveaway.
I read sitting out on my back deck to relax.
I like to relax (during the summertime) at the beach reading or taking a nap.
I relax by reading.
I like to read to relax or listen to Christian praise music
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Those are both great ways to relax.
I like to relax by reading by the pool/ocean!
I like to read or sit on the porch and read to relax.
I love to read or curl up with the rescue dog.
My favorite way to relax is reading, and if I’m reading at the lake, that’s even better!
I like your tips for post deadline. I usually start by cleaning my house. By the time I’m done with a project I can’t stand to look My mess anymore! LOL! Then I’ll watch a movie and find a book.
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