tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post56724328986222961..comments2024-03-10T19:26:35.256-04:00Comments on Just Jemi: Rachael Thomas & The Dilemma of DeadlinesJemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-22136057780483918842015-10-01T19:38:00.663-04:002015-10-01T19:38:00.663-04:00Beth - so true!!
JL - it really should (doesn'...Beth - so true!!<br /><br />JL - it really should (doesn't always happen here yet!) :)<br /><br />Crystal - so very true!<br /><br />Nas - thanks :)<br /><br />Misha - I have to work on that!<br /><br />NRB - I have to work on it as well!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-48330407797810422682015-10-01T17:07:31.933-04:002015-10-01T17:07:31.933-04:00My deadlines never work. I always break it. Congra...My deadlines never work. I always break it. Congrats on your book release Rachael.<br /><br />Hi Jemi. New Release Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16578691797654868865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-11128106461153488472015-10-01T16:05:00.801-04:002015-10-01T16:05:00.801-04:00I give myself a lot of deadlines, but I give mysel...I give myself a lot of deadlines, but I give myself a bit more flexibility than someone else would, because my life is making a strict schedule a bit impossible at the moment. <br /><br />I still get through a lot more work than I would have without those deadlines, though.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-39315098306640693992015-09-27T17:55:54.138-04:002015-09-27T17:55:54.138-04:00
Hi Jemi!
Thanks for hosting Rachael Thomas! Aweso...<br />Hi Jemi!<br />Thanks for hosting Rachael Thomas! Awesome post!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-50106261528081900102015-09-23T12:26:24.038-04:002015-09-23T12:26:24.038-04:00Deadlines are even more important once you've ...Deadlines are even more important once you've landed a publisher, and you have to know how to reach them, especially while under pressure from promotions. Great thoughts!Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-71885952714071353232015-09-21T20:06:51.980-04:002015-09-21T20:06:51.980-04:00Good tips. That writing time should be sacred.
Co...Good tips. That writing time should be sacred. <br />Congrats on your release!J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-62164154025053177902015-09-20T19:46:48.300-04:002015-09-20T19:46:48.300-04:00Setting deadlines is an important way I've bee...Setting deadlines is an important way I've been able to keep at my writing. I truly believe that if I treat it like a job, I take it (and myself) more seriously.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-46921799242428503922015-09-20T12:40:43.932-04:002015-09-20T12:40:43.932-04:00Lee - me too! I have lots of deadlines at work, so...Lee - me too! I have lots of deadlines at work, so I tend to not do them at home :)<br /><br />Jess - realism is important!!<br /><br />Medeia - you're the deadline queen! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-45732301698065880912015-09-20T00:42:36.466-04:002015-09-20T00:42:36.466-04:00Great tips about deadlines. I always break up the ...Great tips about deadlines. I always break up the work by day or by week, even by pages or by chapters, so that everything looks achievable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-74413270299831319442015-09-19T12:31:27.999-04:002015-09-19T12:31:27.999-04:00Thanks for the congrats Romance Book Haven!
Thank...Thanks for the congrats Romance Book Haven!<br /><br />Thanks Nick for stopping by!<br /><br />Thanks for inviting me again Jemi!<br /><br />Making your own deadlines really does help Arlee.<br /><br />Glad to help Jess and thanks for the good luck wishes!Rachael Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848406521940836271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-3793631289907244692015-09-18T20:34:18.302-04:002015-09-18T20:34:18.302-04:00Wonderful advice! I especially like the part about...Wonderful advice! I especially like the part about setting goals that work with your schedule so you don't keep falling short. Just what I needed to hear right now. Wishing Rachel the best of luck!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-43513362363288635512015-09-16T13:00:19.649-04:002015-09-16T13:00:19.649-04:00I like deadlines and schedules. Like you say they ...I like deadlines and schedules. Like you say they keep you focused. I'm bad about setting up my own, but it's something I need to do.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br />A to Z Challenge Co-host<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-24534752119469733402015-09-15T19:15:56.650-04:002015-09-15T19:15:56.650-04:00Rachael - thanks again for dropping by! :)
Natali...Rachael - thanks again for dropping by! :)<br /><br />Natalie - I'm with you - self-imposed deadlines are a great idea!<br /><br />Mason - deadlines work well for me too at work - haven't tried it at home yet :)<br /><br />Elizabeth - those achievable goals are so important. <br /><br />Alex - an excellent plan!<br /><br />Dezzy - that's amazing! Translating is NOT an easy task - and doing it so quickly is impressive :)<br /><br />Diane - those small goals help me too!<br /><br />Stephen - they are indeed!<br /><br />Susan - that doesn't surprise me - you're always so organized!<br /><br />Lee - I use the Scrivener word count target to help me out when writing!<br /><br />Teresa - those cute distractions!<br /><br />Heather - exactly!!<br /><br />Carol - they are!<br /><br />RBH - deadines do become more comfortable with practice!<br /><br />Nick - still working on that breakdown for myself! ;)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-77353766385218068772015-09-15T18:14:21.800-04:002015-09-15T18:14:21.800-04:00Setting our own deadlines is definitely a good thi...Setting our own deadlines is definitely a good thing as it helps with staying focussed. I agree that we need to break down what we're going to do to meet that deadline. Great tips!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-73289865606763489422015-09-15T16:43:32.426-04:002015-09-15T16:43:32.426-04:00Agree about deadlines. Deadlines make me productiv...Agree about deadlines. Deadlines make me productive.<br /><br />Congrats on your book release Rachael! Romance Book Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268150556737773533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-28413344563113334492015-09-15T12:23:37.437-04:002015-09-15T12:23:37.437-04:00It does make life less stressful in the long run H...It does make life less stressful in the long run Heather!<br /><br />Nice to meet you too Carol!Rachael Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848406521940836271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-90322962941526523052015-09-15T12:07:48.856-04:002015-09-15T12:07:48.856-04:00Totally agree about deadlines. I've always don...Totally agree about deadlines. I've always done the same thing. Deadlines and goals are a great combination. Great meeting you.<br /><br />Hi, Jemi!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-62900703855365784302015-09-15T10:59:43.815-04:002015-09-15T10:59:43.815-04:00Great tips! I agree, it's good to get used to ...Great tips! I agree, it's good to get used to deadlines as early as possible. Makes things less stressful in the long run!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-62554390252719282472015-09-15T06:17:04.660-04:002015-09-15T06:17:04.660-04:00Thanks Cleemckenzie and you are right, setting dea...Thanks Cleemckenzie and you are right, setting deadlines helps to manage all things in life.<br /><br />Distractions are the worst demon for deadlines T.Powell - and I'm looking for a puppy right now, so I guess that will add to the distraction too! It's good to have nice distractions right?Rachael Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848406521940836271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-39315472511785038282015-09-14T21:54:58.664-04:002015-09-14T21:54:58.664-04:00Setting personal deadlines is a great idea. My pro...Setting personal deadlines is a great idea. My problem lies in distractions. Like butterflies and the Internet. My puppy doesn't help either. T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-21782236852564148582015-09-14T17:24:36.664-04:002015-09-14T17:24:36.664-04:00I think setting deadlines for what you need to do ...I think setting deadlines for what you need to do to manage all the things in your life makes perfect sense. I make lists each day, but I haven't told myself to get things done by a certain time. I might try jotting that down next to my item. Enjoyed reading your post!cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-26524977953160355472015-09-14T15:51:38.747-04:002015-09-14T15:51:38.747-04:00Wow Dezmond, sounds like you've got it sorted....Wow Dezmond, sounds like you've got it sorted. Well done!<br /><br />So true L. Diana! Saying you'll write a page is so much easier than saying you'll write a book. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by Stephen - and you're right, deadlines and distractions seem to go hand in hand!<br /><br />It's great to know I'm not the only one doing that Susan!Rachael Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848406521940836271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-33067603943890207862015-09-14T15:47:47.301-04:002015-09-14T15:47:47.301-04:00Hi Natalie, pleased to have helped. I've alway...Hi Natalie, pleased to have helped. I've always worked to my own self imposed deadlines. Sometimes I didn't meet them, but it kept me focused.<br /><br />Thanks for the good luck wishes Mason and I totally get what you mean about working better with a deadline looming!<br /><br />Making your goal achievable is the key to meeting your deadlines and when you do that, you feel good. Thanks for stopping by Elizabeth.<br /><br />You sound very focused Alex J!Rachael Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848406521940836271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-73803592481062820502015-09-14T11:32:15.784-04:002015-09-14T11:32:15.784-04:00Great advice. Even after having several books publ...Great advice. Even after having several books published, I make my own deadlines beyond those by my publisher.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.susangourley.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Susan Says</a>Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-48116187873476241872015-09-14T09:57:08.664-04:002015-09-14T09:57:08.664-04:00Deadlines and distractions. Always in battle with ...Deadlines and distractions. Always in battle with each other. It's great to meet Rachel and thanks for the tips! Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.com