tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post4390927312376204763..comments2024-02-25T05:03:48.092-07:00Comments on Eudaemonia: Dickens Challenge Progress ReportLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00665632105920753931noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post-28752217396028245782007-12-31T13:20:00.000-07:002007-12-31T13:20:00.000-07:00Olufunke, thank you for being my cheering section!...Olufunke, thank you for being my cheering section!<BR/><BR/>Melissa, I definitely imagine you to be someone who is very disciplined and can stick to deadlines. Good luck on your exciting new project!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665632105920753931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post-69116658890907339642007-12-31T13:12:00.000-07:002007-12-31T13:12:00.000-07:00I do very well with deadlines - in fact, if I don'...I do very well with deadlines - in fact, if I don't have deadlines (either "real" or "self-imposed"), I have a hard time getting myself to move on a project.<BR/><BR/>Right now I'm struggling with my conflict for my next novel - I need to get it nailed down before I start writing. After that's finished, I plan to set my deadline and get to work!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post-8445186715154373552007-12-31T03:45:00.000-07:002007-12-31T03:45:00.000-07:00keep going dear lisa. you're well on your way.keep going dear lisa. you're well on your way.olufunke grace bankole:https://www.blogger.com/profile/12770537948565532234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post-8161232552930453532007-12-31T00:29:00.000-07:002007-12-31T00:29:00.000-07:00Kristen, I think you're right about the self-impos...Kristen, I think you're right about the self-imposed deadlines. I doubt they'd mean much to me -- I let myself off the hook far too easily ;)<BR/><BR/>Charles, I don't blame you for not taking on another deadline. From what I can tell, you've got a whole bunch of actual paying writing gigs going on -- which I do not :)<BR/><BR/>Yogamum, thanks for being so nice. This kind of thing would be ideal for you -- your first drafts are like my 10th drafts!<BR/><BR/>Larramie, Chapter 3 is done -- I hope it still holds your attention, but if it doesn't, I'm counting on you to tell me that too. I've jumped into some uncharted waters in this one...<BR/><BR/>Carleen, I'm hoping that by doing this, I'll develop some better writing habits that I can stick with. That whole idea of a self-imposed deadline is tricky though because as you said -- when do you decide it's finished enough so that you feel OK about calling it done?<BR/><BR/>Steve, I know the back and forth and the shift work makes this tough and I admire your dedication. I am really looking forward to learning the history between Timothy and Helena and can't wait to read Chapter 4.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665632105920753931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post-69357884033682821982007-12-30T22:37:00.000-07:002007-12-30T22:37:00.000-07:00Hi, Lisa. It's 11:23 p.m. here in beautiful downto...Hi, Lisa. It's 11:23 p.m. here in beautiful downtown Bloomington, Illinois. (It was originally called Keg Grove, but that's another story.) I've downed about a keg of Diet Dr. Pepper, iced tea, and cocoa in the last few hours, (that's what I get for not liking coffee) as I use my swing-shift break (AM shift on Sunday, PM on Monday) to finish Chapter 4. I've immersed myself in the '68 McCarthy campaign, all for a few paragraphs, all to prepare the scene of Timothy's first meeting with Helena in Lincoln Park. The post should be up tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>Still, I'm glad I took up the Dickens Challenge, and am very impressed with my fellow challengers, yourself included.steve on the slow trainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18257811143869341854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post-10889055690601749222007-12-30T18:06:00.000-07:002007-12-30T18:06:00.000-07:00I've said it before and I'll say it again: you're...I've said it before and I'll say it again: you're brave! Good for you! Sounds like this was just the thing for you...?<BR/><BR/>Having a deadline helps me immensely. If I didn't have one from my publisher, I'd give myself one. I should say WHEN I didn't have one from a publisher, I gave myself deadlines. There's crazy-making aspects of that, as I never feel like I really "make" a deadline because it could always be better. But since I always feel it could be better, it's very helpful to have a date that forces me to consider being done.<BR/><BR/>Good luck as you continue your challenge!Carleen Bricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post-24368185811150502612007-12-30T17:42:00.000-07:002007-12-30T17:42:00.000-07:00I'm counting the hours until you post Chapter 3, L...I'm counting the hours until you post Chapter 3, Lisa. You have us hooked!Larramiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788910637361812265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post-82108676805131279552007-12-30T17:18:00.000-07:002007-12-30T17:18:00.000-07:00I think it's absolutely amazing that you've taken ...I think it's absolutely amazing that you've taken this on and I look forward to reading all the installments!!Yogamumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736784200874589271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post-47143834138171112532007-12-30T11:31:00.000-07:002007-12-30T11:31:00.000-07:00I respond very well to deadlines, but typically li...I respond very well to deadlines, but typically live with so many deadlines in my daily work that I almost never take on an extra one that I don't have to. This was a great challenge but I didn't want to take on another deadline on my few weeks off. I honor those of you who have, though, and have been enjoying the posts.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567668315717895367.post-56076087064625987762007-12-30T05:23:00.000-07:002007-12-30T05:23:00.000-07:00Wow, Lisa, I am in awe of what you are accomplishi...Wow, Lisa, I am in awe of what you are accomplishing here. A deadline is a funny thing. It will motivate you to no end or paralyze you completely. Glad to see this one has motivated you! Self-imposed deadlines, however, tend to hold no power, at least that's my experience.kristen spinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099514779097752438noreply@blogger.com