I might work on too many projects.
I have a novel and a novella in progress, editing away. I also edit on different critique sites like Critique Circle. I edit my query, and I also edit other queries so they may glance over mine. I’m trying to write more to get a small publication as well.
But that’s not including trying to have a social life or working about 35+ hours a week to pay bills off. I also job search to see what I can do. I’m in a work mode all the time.
It’s not a bad thing though because I don’t work on every project every day. (Though I get close.) I’m always trying to find a balance, while also making progress in each direction.
Maybe one direction will take off enough to where I don’t have to work on the others as much. I’ve already made sacrifices for that. I’m too much of a jack of all trades and a workaholic to stop.
It’s not bad to have many projects as long as they’re not killing you.
I’m currently working on the sequel of my YA High Fantasy series (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9781790480654&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs&tag=x_gr_w_bb-20&ref=x_gr_w_bb), on a NA dystopian project and I’m currently editing a NA Urban Fantasy novel.
So, no… Having many projects is not a bad thing. On the contrary, I think it motivates you to keep writing and keep becoming better and better!
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That’s great that you’re working on your sequel! Congrats!
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Thanks! I hope that I will manage to finish it by the end of the summer!
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I think it comes down to what brings you the most joy. If you love having a lot of projects in the works, then go for it! Enjoy the variety, enjoy the choices. If it’s stressing you out, downsize by creating a priorities list. We’re all different and we have to find what works individually… then embrace it and go for it. My two cents! 😀
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Thank you for that insight!
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I love having a few projects to keep me motivated.
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That’s a good way to look at it!
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Thanks 😀
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No problem!
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Best of luck to you.
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Thank you!
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Everyone’s process is different, so if you’re being productive, too many for someone else may be another’s Goldilocks zone.
I tend to write best when I’m focused on one task. I’m technically editing the short story collection I wrote last year and working on a novel at the same time. In practice, I’m writing a novel and once in a while I pull up the collection and revise a draft. (At least the completed ones are getting published.) I know I’ll need to step away from the novel when I really want to get the whole thing done. The novel’s my priority though.
Good luck with all your many projects!
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Thank you! Good luck to your novel and short story collection!
& that’s a great way to look at it! I hadn’t thought of it as a Goldilocks zone before.
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If it’s what makes you happy and fulfilled, keep at it! 🙂 Nice post.
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Thank you!
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