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When Writing Becomes a Drudgery
February 24, 2009 in authors, book, fiction, fiction, writers, authors, books, publishing, J J Dare, Second Wind Publishing, writers, writing | Tags: author, books, fiction, inspiration, wiritng process, writers, writing | Leave a comment
BAM! A few days ago, I hit a writing pole. My brain could not think of anything coherent to write and I kept finding myself distracted away from writing more than usual.
Although I had not written much over the past few months due to family and health issues, I felt well enough to jump back on the horse. Imagine my surprise when the horse I tried to jump on took off without me.
Part of my problem is I still had too many irons in the fire. I’m working on too many different genres (I’ve always juggled mystery, crime, romance, non-fiction, scifi, etc.), but for some strange reason I was having trouble staying within even one subject area.
Pulling on the past when I was a kid and had to do homework before I could play, I think I’ve found a solution. No TV. That’s the biggie right there; that’s my playground. No television until I write at least 2000 words.
Just like my New Year’s resolution of writing at least 500 words a day, we’ll see how long this discipline lasts. Wish me Luck!
Book Signing in Winston-Salem, NC
February 3, 2009 in action, adventure, authors, book, book signing, espionage, False Positive, fiction, fiction, writers, authors, books, publishing, J J Dare, mystery, publishing, Second Wind Publishing, thriller, writers, writing | Tags: action, adventure, author, book signing, books, chocolate, crime, fiction, mystery, publishing, suspense, thriller, wiritng process, writers | 2 comments
Our wonderful publisher, Second Wind Publishing, is hosting a three-day book signing in Winston-Salem, NC. Here’s the scoop on where I’ll be, unless I get lost LOL:
Friday, February 13, 2009
9-11 AM and 2-5 PM
Casanova’s
6275 Shallowford Rd
Lewisville, NC
Saturday, February 14, 2009
1 PM – 4 PM
Krankie’s
125 S. Stratford Rd
Winston-Salem, NC
Sunday, February 15, 2009
1 PM – 4 PM
Angelina’s Teas
125 S. Stratford Rd
Winston-Salem, NC
The only bad thing about each of these venues is the amount of chocolate available that I won’t be able to resist. I need to find someone else to blame for my weakness. Mike. I’ll blame Mike. It’s your fault, hoss, when I gain ten pounds in three days.
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