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December 7 question – It’s holiday time! Are the holidays a time to catch up or fall behind on writer goals?
Jayden: I think it’s bad. I get out of my routine so much that I fall behind on everything. Even though I have more time off of my day job, it’s hard for me to keep a writing routine when I’m not working. It’s weird, honestly, that when I have more free time, I get less done. I guess it’s just a mindset.
Richard: Probably about neutral? There’s a bit more free time to write, but I’m also usually recovering from Nano. I usually hit January pretty hard though.
Do you find that that you catch up or fall behind during the holidays?
J R Vincente 
Jayden, that’s a common problem of mine too! The busier I am the more I do and when I have breaks I do NOTHING no matter what I planned to do!
Richard, I’m also feeling the slump after nano…
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That post-NaNo slump is real.
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I know what you mean. When I worked, my available time was so limited, I used every second of it. But now that I’m retired, I get distracted by all the free time and Netflix . . . I’m blaming Netflix!
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Netflix sounds like a good scape goat!
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Sometimes a lack of routine means nothing gets done!
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I definitely feel that way!
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Swapping from one routine to another (“holiday time”) and dealing with the push of NaNoWriMo concluding can really slow things down. I hope you’ll be able to get back into the swing soon (or put your characters in one… 🤣).
Dewey Decimal System Day is December 10. 📚
“The only limit to your success is your own imagination” – Shondra Rhimes
I most recently blogged about my upcoming book and launch party.
I wish you a merry holiday ⛄ season, and a New Year full of peace, joy, and creativity.
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Thanks, J! You, too. 🙂
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