Writing Life and the Attitude Adjustment

Yesterday was an incredibly productive day! (Today will be, too. I’m very motivated.)

When asked how I became a novelist, my usual joke is, “Spite.” But is it entirely a joke? Before I got on this high roll of productivity, I think a few things came together.

1. I have improved my health and work on that daily with diet and exercise. Feeling good means a clearer mind and more energy to spend.
2. I am enjoying The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey. Reading about becoming more productive won’t make me more productive on its own, but I do find the mindset motivating. Best takeaways so far: “Productivity isn’t about doing more things. It’s about doing the right things.” It’s less about a to-do list and more about accomplishments. What’s actually getting done?
3. Back to spite. I was disappointed that Vengeance Is Hers didn’t win a competition I’d won before with a different book. Submitting the novel to new competitions right away got me past that disappointment quickly.

Today’s agenda:

1. Polish the third draft of my next thriller, Where The Night Takes Us.
2. Exercise and meal prep.
3. Research audio tech requirements for recording audiobooks.
4. I’m not doing taxes yet, but I will consolidate to make sure I have all my receipts put together.
5. Read.
6. Post two videos to socials.
7. French study.
8. Watch The Pitt tonight!

Write a blog post.

Have a great day, or make it one!