tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946131609680459085.post713901869102789946..comments2023-11-24T10:40:31.923+00:00Comments on The Wittering Woman ...: Am I Doing Enough?Teresa F Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368928238008888457noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946131609680459085.post-34695316347722259522010-10-05T20:45:22.706+01:002010-10-05T20:45:22.706+01:00Morton, I had to laugh at the 'haven't sha...Morton, I had to laugh at the 'haven't shaved my legs!' I'm a born worrier, and I think, maybe you are too. Deep down I know I'm doing all I can do. It's just trying to fit it all in. Read books, magazines, newspapers (last two are for my coursework) write, write, write... <br /><br />Some days just vary, kids put a spanner in the works. For the first time in my life I've actually found something I really want to do, something I enjoy, and something that might even pay me (I'm not expecting to get rich or anything)... I was just having a worry day. Glad I'm not alone ;-)Teresa F Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368928238008888457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946131609680459085.post-26851985123568605042010-10-05T20:37:27.124+01:002010-10-05T20:37:27.124+01:00Hi Teresa,
I can relate to your post very much. I ...Hi Teresa,<br />I can relate to your post very much. I seem to end up feeling guilty all the time - guilty I haven't done my coursework, guilty I haven't written enough, guilty I'm neglecting Daniel/James/Hubbie, haven't shaved my legs, cleaned the windows....... I too want very much to make writing my career, but I suspect this feeling of not doing enough won't go away even if we get published! It seems to be a case of achieving a balance - if you find how to do it please let me know! MxMorton S Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06649436201501082802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946131609680459085.post-5953455155905279502010-10-05T20:11:26.052+01:002010-10-05T20:11:26.052+01:00Christine, I do try to do one assignment per month...Christine, I do try to do one assignment per month, though sometimes, with the research (magazines) it might take two. (I just took a break with the Mills and Boon competition) I don't tend to do any extra non-fiction articles other than those that are for my assignments, then I'll send them off to the chosen market. I am trying to do one short story a month though... and weekends will be for continuing with my novel. <br /><br />Yes, Kerry, I don't want to wish my time away with Kieran... this is true. It's just a case I wish I could give up the 'day' job (well more like weekend job really). It's the balance of doing what I enjoy and not neglecting the family!Teresa F Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368928238008888457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946131609680459085.post-80919425907705345212010-10-05T19:53:29.690+01:002010-10-05T19:53:29.690+01:00You are doing as much as you can right now, in thi...You are doing as much as you can right now, in this stage of your life.. so that is enough. I get frustrated that I just don't have enough hours in the day right now, as every spare hour when Erin is at preschool I am working, but I constantly remind myself that this time next year she will be at school and this time right now is really precious.Kerryhttp://www.kerryjphotography.co.uk/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946131609680459085.post-88805652144876402402010-10-05T19:38:53.829+01:002010-10-05T19:38:53.829+01:00Maybe you need to focus more. Try doing one assign...Maybe you need to focus more. Try doing one assignment a month, and allocate specific times to do your coursework. In between, why not try to write, eg 1 non-fiction article/month, (and if you have time 1 short story). Really, its finding goals that you can achieve, and that fit into the rest of your life. <br /><br />I started writing when my kids were small, so I know how it can be sometimes!<br /><br />In the three hours you have, try and make some sort of time-table, then you will at least have an idea of what you want to achieve at the end of each session.<br /><br />Good luck, and don't forget, as your family grows up, you will find more time. The key now, I think is to try and enjoy all aspects of your life. (Remember, the writing will always be there)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7946131609680459085.post-20012782095133349162010-10-05T19:35:31.670+01:002010-10-05T19:35:31.670+01:00I love Kate walker's book. In fact, i NEED to ...I love Kate walker's book. In fact, i NEED to re-read that one.Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.com