tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post8606382540122168463..comments2024-01-05T15:42:46.899-05:00Comments on Katie O'Sullivan ~ Read, Write, Repeat: Writing Wednesday: The Power of DeadlinesKatie O'Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295418503546522882noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-3375476231569250592019-02-20T19:26:01.433-05:002019-02-20T19:26:01.433-05:00Great post! I try to self-impose deadlines but tho...Great post! I try to self-impose deadlines but those don't work as well for me as ones that come from my publisher. I can meet the publisher's deadlines, but not my own. Not sure why that is! Karilyn Bentleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359102189839118744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-56666467957460122692019-02-20T12:41:29.508-05:002019-02-20T12:41:29.508-05:00Great post! I definitely need deadlines. I tend to...Great post! I definitely need deadlines. I tend to leave it all to the last minute otherwise. You know, like we did in college. Write the term paper at 2am the night before it is due. I'm better now, but having some structure helps me stay on track. I definitely factor in some flexibility too. Claire Martihttps://www.clairemarti.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-67619199401135627602019-02-20T12:27:34.461-05:002019-02-20T12:27:34.461-05:00I do fine with deadlines, probably due to a lifeti...I do fine with deadlines, probably due to a lifetime of work deadlines before I left teaching to write full time. Then again, with only one book out and one coming soon, I haven't had that many writing deadlines imposed from without. Sadira Stonehttp://sadirastone.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-30474873684090529402019-02-20T12:15:09.684-05:002019-02-20T12:15:09.684-05:00I'm a 'Too many irons in the fire' kin...I'm a 'Too many irons in the fire' kind of woman. I have to work at my own pace. I'll never be wildly successful, but I'm happy the way I am. I'll leave the deadlines to you organized ladies.Sandra Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096003641160112825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-46088388407608471352019-02-20T12:01:45.460-05:002019-02-20T12:01:45.460-05:00When I have a deadline I like to give myself a buf...When I have a deadline I like to give myself a buffer so I plan to get things done in advance. With writing, I like to turn in the manuscript a day or so before it’s due. With interviews I like to get info to the host ahead of time as everyone’s time is just as important. I think I stay motivated to finish projects because of my days working in the lab when I had a pending log of patients results that needed to be run before the end of my shift. Every day I create a mental pending log of what I need to accomplish and I work towards that all day, staying awake until 3am if necessary to accomplish my tasks. Of course I overestimate the amount of work I can tackle in a day so I’m awake later to finish it. Lol<br /><br />C.Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04285918621579543223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-13136140630399910292019-02-20T11:28:57.976-05:002019-02-20T11:28:57.976-05:00I enjoyed your post. It was an interesting read. I...I enjoyed your post. It was an interesting read. I sometimes have to kick myself in the butt to sit at my desk and write. It's not easy as there are so many distractions out there. CB Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365788411598009246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-28771517558444284652019-02-20T11:01:58.381-05:002019-02-20T11:01:58.381-05:00I'd be horrible at deadlines! I need to write ...I'd be horrible at deadlines! I need to write at my own pace or it comes out like garbage.Ilona Fridlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-66922511198850803102019-02-20T11:00:07.204-05:002019-02-20T11:00:07.204-05:00That makes a lot of sense. I'm the kind of per...That makes a lot of sense. I'm the kind of person who takes what I need to do and divides up among the days I have. As long as I meet my daily goal, I don't worry. But it's not for everyone!JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-12509770078926468292019-02-20T10:16:25.642-05:002019-02-20T10:16:25.642-05:00Truer words were never spoken. "deadlines are...Truer words were never spoken. "deadlines are like a double-edged sword - they motivate you to get the job done while simultaneously inducing stress that can at times be so paralyzing as to prevent you from reaching your goal"<br />I'm on the cusp of making one deadline with two others looming. How I get myself into these pickles, I not sure, but am going to research it next time I get a moment. Only time will tell if I make it. Deadlines are motivation, but too many... well lets say stress is my constant companion these days. Exercise four times a week is a must, helps me get the job done. Have a great rest of the week!Tena Stetlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728074623573439351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-44249266412542732372019-02-20T10:14:41.071-05:002019-02-20T10:14:41.071-05:00Deadlines both terrify and motivate me, a strange ...Deadlines both terrify and motivate me, a strange combo. I often have to hurry my critique group along to get their valuable input before I submit my work. Once, I had to submit without their last words. I'd say I prefer deadlines, but not ones that rise up too quickly.Diane Scott Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05724042672923318289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-13094198699298641382019-02-20T09:52:26.343-05:002019-02-20T09:52:26.343-05:00You're correct, Katie: "deadlines are lik...You're correct, Katie: "deadlines are like a double-edged sword - they motivate you to get the job done while simultaneously inducing stress that can at times be so paralyzing as to prevent you from reaching your goal." <br /><br />After several years in this business, I've learned that a deadline can always be extended. Life happens. Period. Trust me, I'm a task-master. I'm my own worst boss when it comes to meeting a deadline, but I no longer stress to the max. Mary Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999861032120466782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-31214733007955100932019-02-20T08:53:19.048-05:002019-02-20T08:53:19.048-05:00I love deadlines because it focuses me. If I'v...I love deadlines because it focuses me. If I've got something due tomorrow I'm gonna shut off all social media distractions, let my TBR list build and forget about TV until I need to do what I need to do!peggy jaegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767089116387597036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-3378232691356161042019-02-20T08:36:30.711-05:002019-02-20T08:36:30.711-05:00I'm conscientious to a fault, and I like deadl...I'm conscientious to a fault, and I like deadlines but they do amp up my anxiety. I usually put self-imposed deadlines on myself. But I do work well with them. I spread it out, pace, and allow room for taking a break or if life happens (illness and such). If gives a goal and something to look forward to. But some deadlines need to be flexible, too.Jean M. Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495227043618994354noreply@blogger.com