Thursday's Things

The premise of Thursday's Things is based on Things the Game.

THINGS
(a)game that presents players with provocative topics like "THINGS… people do when no one is looking", "THINGS… you wouldn’t do for a million dollars" or "THINGS… your parents forgot to tell you"… and allows each player to say whatever comes to mind. Pick a topic, get everyone to write a response, read them out loud and then guess who said what. There are no right answers. There are no wrong answers.

Today's Things Game: Things You Love to Write About

I'll start.

Ancient Technology

Sabotage – We All Do It!

For the last Four weeks I have been trying to complete a final revision on my YA. I'm almost there. But if I finish it, I'll then have to submit. I think the prospect of subbing my manuscript is what is holding me back.

Sabotage. We all do it. But why?

7 Ways to Change from Saboteur to Successful!

1. Plan your writing time.
   Pick a time and stick to it. 
2. Give yourself a goal.
   500 words, 3 pages. Whatever you think can get done in the amount of time you actually have to write.
3. Do not revise while writing.
   Just get the words down. You can revise later.
4. Give yourself a timeline. You can always change this, but it helps to know what your deadlines are, even if no one else knows.
5. Believe you are a writer.
   Own it! This isn't difficult.
6. Understand that rejection is not about you.
   This is the most difficult, but take away the emotion behind rejection and you become strong.
7. Seek support from your Writer friends.
   They understand.
   

Help me add to my list! What do you do to be successful?

NESCBWI 2012 Conference Reminder

I'd like to remind everyone that proposals for workshops at the 2012 NESCBWI conference are due September 16th! Use the link on this page to submit one:

http://www.nescbwi.org/2011/07/nescbwi-2012-conference-call-f.php

Also, we're seeking volunteers for the 2012 conference. Please fill out this survey if you are interested in helping out:

http://www.nescbwi.org/2011/08/call-for-conference-volunteers.php