Weaponized Schedule, 19 Jan 09

This last week saw one of my occasional setbacks; a variety of factors (read: excuses) led to a low energy level and a late start on Wednesday night that saw absolutely nothing getting done; this coupled with a bit of a chaotic schedule over the weekend meant I only got 3 days of editing in instead of 5, and did not make my deadline for a reading draft of Done with Mirrors. However, much as kicking myself might sound good, that doesn't do me any good, especially in the wake of some serious doubts; all I can do is forge ahead, set the plan for this week, and stick to it.

Fortunately, this week is a bit easier--I only have one day on which I am absolutely spoken for, so there is a floating day off I can use when my energy level tanks. Without ado, this week's 5-day plan:

Day 1: Edit Done with Mirrors: Touch-ups and conversions
Day 2: Edit Done with Mirrors: Character descriptions, quirks, further conversions.
Day 3: "A Million Stories": +1000 words.
Day 4: "A Million Stories": +1000 words.
Day 5: "A Million Stories": +1000 words.

Forced Day Off: Saturday; my parents' anniversary trumps writing, at least until they go to bed. Not a good day to plan doing anything.

Deadlines: "A Million Stories" must be 4000-5000 words by the end of the week, and if not finished be at least firmly in the denouement. Done with Mirrors goes out to beta readers before I go to bed Sunday.

My projects and hopes for the year remain unchanged; I do, however, have to add in more care in planning these things, and with that, an inspection of my life for places I could get more efficient and flexible.

There. Scheduling done. Show this off next time someone claims writing is easy.