Love That Genre #IWSG June 5th Post
It’s summer writing party. June 1st – August 31st
- Tons of free information & workshops.
- Dedicated event threads.
- Will have a involve your kids support. (Read more about it here.)
- Will focus on helping writers set achievable goals and then achieve them in three months.
- For new and experience writers. There is something for everyone. The Summer of Fiction Writing EVENT
Set your own goals and hang out with other writers on the Holly Lisle forums. Get your free account at HollysWritingClasses.com
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My Goals as posted in the Holly Lisle forum thread.
- My clear target is: 500-1000 words 5 days a week
- My reachable deadline is: August 31st
- My working days are: Mon-Fri (Sat & Sun optional and interchangeable with weekdays)
- My method of measuring progress: Word Count & Finished Short Stories
- My end goal: Write 4 to 5 completed short stories. Get Grumpy Old Gods 2 published and marketing, and Grumpy Old Gods 3 ready to be published and start marketing it, create a complete outline and write 25000+ words on bigger work hitting 30000 to 50000 words before the end of the year, if possible.
- My daily goal, and number of available days: 1-2 hours a day writing/ editing/marketing 5-7 days a week.
- My leverage — WHY I need to do this: Besides the fact I need to make money with my writing to regain my quality of life and survive with some dignity, I love story. I think about writing, the craft, daily. I have written in some form as long as I can remember. I need to show myself that I can do this finish and publish and do it again, and again, and again… I want to be an author with a long list of books and short stories. I am 55 and I need to stop wasting life and time being afraid because I lack confidence because my life fell to pieces in my later years, and I fear success and failure in a way I never have before. I need to take the actions necessary and follow through until I am living it. I need to create a sustainable long term income that can support me through my twilight years and remain young at heart, mind, and in wonder. A life that brings me peace, happiness, and joy so I can breathe again before I die. And so I can leave something worthwhile in this world once I am gone that might give some joy, inspiration and touch the heart and minds of others with intelligence and the adventure of possibilities.
Love That Genre #IWSG June 5th
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Love That Genre #IWSG June 5th
OPTIONAL IWSG Day Question:
Of all the genres you read and write, which is your favorite to write in and why?
Love That Genre #IWSG
For me, it is a combination of genres and crossover hodgepodge of genres, but to put a single title on it would be Speculative Fiction featuring most often Paranormal Fantasy, Sci-fi Fantasy, Paranormal in general, and so forth.
Why? Because anything is possible if you can suspend the suspension of disbelief of the reader for your world when it comes to speculative fiction. Any type of character can exist in it and wonderful, magical things can happen to people, places and things. Its an escape into another world with infinite possibilities and wonder.
My Current Reading
I’m waiting for the next in series. Area 52 Series Released so far Alpha, Beta, Gamma
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A few favorite authors: Nalini Singh, Thea Harrison, Seanan McGuire, Lori Leigh Breed Series, Christine Feehan, Faith Hunter, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, and many others.
News & Insecure ANGST:
Grumpy 2 Releasing soon the end of June or first week of July.
Accepting submission still for Grump 3 Halloween edition deadline June 29th with tentative release date end of September.
Grumpy 4 already selected tentative release date around November 1st.
Upcoming calls for submission will be for Grumpy Valentine Edition (G5) in February 2020, and Grumpy Trickster April Fool Edition (G6) in April 2020 to be announced soon. Be sure to include in your title Grumpy # you are submitting for and your name. Example: GOG 3, Nightmare Rider by Juneta Key or if title too long GOG3, Juneta Key. This helps us sort through emails easier and faster and keep track of you, as we have received over 100 submissions for each anthology so far.
My Angst: I have been in a shaky place lately, with waning confidence and motivation like the Grumpy Old Gods. I feel like I am 1000 years old and nothing holds my attention and interest for long. It is not just in writing but this is in every aspect of my life. I have trouble engaging and finishing. I suspect I may be experiencing a new phase of depression, and this time having trouble shaking it.
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Word count:
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Genre: Middle Grade Historical – Adventure/Fantasy
Theme: Voyagers
Submissions accepted: May 1 – September 4, 2019
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June 9, 2019 @ 19:23
Yep, spec fic is my thing too.
I like your word count writing goal. It’s doable! (although some days, even then will be a struggle–that’s what I’ve found anyway.)
June 7, 2019 @ 08:55
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog.
I too enjoy the speculative genres. I like the limitless possibilities.
I hope you are able to bypass depression as you work on your writing goals. It’s harder to come out of depression than to avoid it, but still, I recognize that even that isn’t easy. I’ve found that sometimes I need a complete change from my norm to turn things around. Whatever you choose to face this obstacle, I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
So much good stuff happening right now. Thanks for sharing it all.
June 8, 2019 @ 22:49
Thank you and thanks for visiting with me too.
June 6, 2019 @ 15:28
Hang in there, Juneta! Focus on those great goals you’ve set. You can do it!
June 8, 2019 @ 22:47
Thank you.
June 6, 2019 @ 13:50
I’m impressed by your “leverage.” Writing can be a great way to tackle whatever adversities life throws at us.
June 8, 2019 @ 22:46
Thank you. Happy IWSG!
June 6, 2019 @ 13:33
I love that break-down for writing goals. It could work with any type of goal really, and gets us to think in reasonable and productive ways. I can see how that can be motivating. Thanks for the information about the summer writing event.
June 8, 2019 @ 22:45
Glad you like it. Thank you for visiting.
June 6, 2019 @ 11:08
I think all writers worth their salt go through the entire emotional experience in loops. I agree with Lynn, the best is yet to come. Happy IWSG!
June 8, 2019 @ 22:44
Thank you. Happy IWSG to you too.
June 6, 2019 @ 10:50
Good luck with your writing goals. Slumps can really suck the life out of you. I guess instead of “just put one foot in front of the other”, it’s “just type one word after another” for us writer’s.
June 8, 2019 @ 22:42
Good point, thank you.
June 6, 2019 @ 00:50
Sounds like a good breakdown of writing goals. I can use ones like that. Thanks for sharing!
June 8, 2019 @ 22:39
You’re welcome, thanks for visiting.
June 5, 2019 @ 19:50
All the best with your goals–hope you regain your energy and motivation soon. Thankyou for sharing the calls for submissions–will also pass them on to friends who might be interested.
June 8, 2019 @ 22:33
Your welcome. Thank you for visiting.
June 5, 2019 @ 18:55
I’m looking forward to the Summer of Fiction Writing, too. I can’t wait to smash some goals!
June 8, 2019 @ 22:32
Good Luck.
June 5, 2019 @ 18:47
I hope the clouds clear soon and your inner sun shines through. Setting clear goals shows your determination. I wish you strength and peace.
June 8, 2019 @ 22:30
Thank you.
June 5, 2019 @ 18:31
Sorry you feel depressed. I guess it happens to all of us once in a while. Hope you’ll feel better soon.
June 8, 2019 @ 22:29
Thank you for visiting with me.
June 5, 2019 @ 17:58
Dear Juneta,
Please know you are loved, wanted, and needed. If you want proof, please re-read these comments by fellow writers. You are a true and unique treasure. The best is yet to come. Hugs.
June 8, 2019 @ 22:21
I”m melted. Thank you.
June 5, 2019 @ 17:46
Speculative speaks to me as well. In addition to being able to suspend disbelief and just go where the story takes you, I also enjoy creating the resulting characters those circumstances birth. More often than not, there’s an inherent logic to why “people” are who they are. Speculative demonstrates that more clearly than any other genre.
Great post!
June 8, 2019 @ 22:18
So true. Great observations.
June 5, 2019 @ 17:19
A hodgepodge isn’t a bad way to be. Ugg have the 1000 year old feeling too, not fun.
June 8, 2019 @ 22:16
No it’s not. Thanks for visiting.
June 5, 2019 @ 17:06
Those are achievable goals, Juneta! You’ve broken them into bits. That’s the way to do it.
When I was 40, and feeling old at THAT age, I overheard a 90-ish woman say, “Oh, to be 65 again.”
Suddenly I felt quite young. 🙂
June 8, 2019 @ 22:14
Thanks, lol, that is a song too, When I’m 65… Beatles I think.
June 5, 2019 @ 17:04
Good luck with your writing goals!
Speculative fiction definitely sounds cool because you can bring in other elements from different genres as well.
June 8, 2019 @ 22:13
I do like speculative fiction. Thank you.
June 5, 2019 @ 15:49
I hear ya! That fear of success/failure and watching life zip by is huge! It’s SO hard to take the next steps each and every day!!!
June 8, 2019 @ 22:12
So true, thanks for visiting with me.
June 5, 2019 @ 15:32
Focusing yourself by setting goals is a good thing to do, and something I need to become better at doing.
As far as genres go, I’m beginning to think my niche should be speculative fiction, since I like to mix and match fantasy along with science to get the best of both worlds.
Good luck with your goals.
June 8, 2019 @ 22:12
Thank you.
June 5, 2019 @ 14:44
I’m beginning to see that most authors are full of hope and share how they see the future. It’s lovely. Really lovely. 🙂
Anna from elements of emaginette
June 8, 2019 @ 22:11
Thanks for visiting with me.
June 5, 2019 @ 13:19
I hope you dodge the depression bullet. I didn’t this year, and it was not a good experience. The only thing that helped me was a lot of exercise. I spent more time working out, hiking and walking than I ever have. I’m rounding the corner and keeping you in my thoughts.
June 8, 2019 @ 22:11
Its struggle but hanging in. Thank you.
June 5, 2019 @ 13:14
Depression sucks. I’ve been there. I hope you pull through and you regain your enthusiasm and energy!
June 8, 2019 @ 22:09
Thank you Loni
June 5, 2019 @ 12:51
What a ton of information, Juneta. I too like well-done speculative fiction that makes me believe what I thought was impossible isn’t.
I like the outline for the class. It fits my orderly approach to writing.
June 8, 2019 @ 22:08
Thanks for visiting Jacqui.
June 5, 2019 @ 11:19
Your section on “My Leverage” really struck a chord with me as I’m an {ahem} older writer. I love how you’ve broken down your goals and ways of measuring them. I have no doubt that you’ll succeed!
June 5, 2019 @ 12:13
Holly Lisle is the one that broke them down. I used her method to apply to my own goals. That is the first lesson in the free summer fiction event I posted above. I’m older too, at least past middle age, 55. Thank you.
June 5, 2019 @ 10:53
I feel the same way although I’m not a thousand years old.
Thanks for plugging the IWSG events!
June 5, 2019 @ 12:17
I am sorry to hear you feel that way too because it AIN\T a fun place to be or feel. One day and one step at a time. *sighs.* You are welcome. I try to always catch the major things for IWSG.
June 5, 2019 @ 10:41
I hope you re-find your focus and writing confidence soon, Juneta, but don’t be too hard on yourself. You’re so good to set specific goals. Keep working toward them, even when it feels like a sludge, and you’ll find yourself back in the groove again.
June 5, 2019 @ 12:18
Thank you. I probably would not have been that specific except it is the Holly Lisle first lesson in the summer event. How to set goals. Thank you.
June 5, 2019 @ 10:28
Wishing you all the best with your writing class. But, what really caught my attention were your declarations. You know what you want and you’re training your mind to think like you’re already there and that is an awesome but sometimes difficult thing to do.
All the best. Keep going, and you’ll make it.
Shalom aleichem,
Pat G @ EverythingMustChange
June 5, 2019 @ 12:19
lol, yeah that is exactly what I am trying to do. Fake it till I make it. Thank you.
June 5, 2019 @ 08:54
Paranormal is what I am writing right now.
Thank you for the link to the summer writing.
June 5, 2019 @ 12:21
So cool. I do love paranormal. You’re welcome. Holly Lisle is awesome and this is her first summer event and it is shaping up to be fun I think. She is writing along with us.
June 5, 2019 @ 05:49
Good luck with the writing class and meeting your goals over the summer. They sound like fantastic. I wish I could be that productive. And I like to read in multiple genres too. Like you, I like speculative fiction and also fantasy. I love when they mix genres in the stories.
June 5, 2019 @ 12:23
I am not really that productive but as Pat Garcia said above in a way. I am trying to fake it until I make it. Me too, love when genre mixes although they do have to be careful I have seen some that did not do it well a few times, overall, yeah I like that too.