Do I take the plunge? What happens if it doesn't work? What happens if it does? Can I maintain momentum?
I had a lot of problems with the one book a month Publishing Challenge. A lot of it was trying to sustain my pace of writing and editing when I couldn't get the fuck out of the apartment and away from my family just to think thanks to the fucking pandemic.
Then came a major move when we bought a house. The only saving grace was that the move was only across town.
But now, I'm roughly halfway through 2021. This was supposed to be a write-only month, but I still have a huge pile of prep work to finish for the paperbacks. (I have to pay the POD distributor extra to revise a paperback, so I really try to make sure they're right.) And I'm literally working on four novels at the same time.
So am I using the scut work to shy away from a new distribution idea? Yeah, I am.
Which is stupid. I should be jumping in with both feet. My fear makes it even more important that I try the new thing.
And I need to do it now.
Popcorn kittens.
ReplyDeleteAll the kittens are amazing and deserve pets - all are hopping on their little toe-beans for your attention - and you only have two hands.
Another distribution channel is awesome! Here are a few quick questions though - is it something tat *must be done* right this second?
If yes, consider whether or not it is something that will sustain itself over time if right now is the only time to take advantage of it.
If no - then accept that it is something you want to take a better look at with a probable intention to implement it in the close future, but recognize that it is ok to set it aside. Deferring, even if there is a cost, is sometimes wisdom.
I really wanted to be able to buy more from the WMG's last sale, but...I could NOT take on more debt right now. It is something I will still get in the future, and I accept that I will pay more for it - but it is better than the cost and risks I would shoulder trying to take it now.
With so much on your plate, make some cliff notes about the items that are drawing your attention right now, then set them aside.
Maintain your sanity and accept that while you can only pet a few kittens at a time, time will let you pet more.
I hope you are doing well - I think about you!
ROFLMAO You're totally right, Dee. I'm having a Popcorn Kittens moment.
DeleteYou are a very wise person. Usually when I write out my anxieties on my blog, I can see what I'm doing to myself. Thanks for the slap upside the head. I needed it.
There's a part of me that wants to get ALL the things done before Adorable Spawn makes his appearance. So maybe my problem should be called Popcorn Babies. *grin*
I hope you're having a great summer, and you're learning tons through the workshops you were able to buy!
Lol - popcorn babies it is!
ReplyDeleteYou are pretty wise yourself - you recognize that once AS gets here - schedules et al will be out the window. That is reasonable - not all Life Rolls are bad things - and you can already see that for your future. =)
**Hugs**