Realization About the Rest of the Year

I just realized that I may not write any new projects this year. The thought was rather startling because I was convinced I'd be able to start drafting another project.

But as it stands, I need to finish revisions on my WIP and send it to Agent, plus complete edits on The Last Slayer. The Unborn One is going to come out in the next few weeks, whether or not his timing is convenient. (It's not, but I can't wait to hold him in my arms. :) )

By the time the Boy's out and The Last Slayer edits are done, it's going to be the end of June, or maybe even early July. I have no idea how the newborn is going to impact my schedule or anything like that. Hopefully by the end of July, I'll be somewhat lucid enough to send WIP to Agent, start outlining the sequel to The Last Slayer, finalize promo plans for The Last Slayer and budget the time and money for it.

The last time I did a detailed outline for a book, it was for Carnal Secrets, and it took me about a month to do it. I think the sequel to The Last Slayer is going to take longer than a month to outline…probably two or three. So I'm thinking maybe around November or December, I can possibly start drafting the sequel, if everything goes as planned (the best case scenario). Or maybe everything will implode and I'll get nothing done.

Since I'm trying to be more optimistic these days, I'm guessing it's going to be somewhere in-between. And it's shocking that I may end this year without drafting anything new. (Outlines don't count.)


5 comments to “Realization About the Rest of the Year”

  1. Portia Da Costa
    May 18th, 2011 at 6:49 pm · Link

    Best wishes to you, Nadia, for the coming weeks. I’m sure you’ll find a way to be a happy mother, and enjoy and celebrate the nurturing your baby, but also continue your writing career at the same time.

    Hugs!



  2. Savannah Chase
    May 19th, 2011 at 3:28 am · Link

    Nadia you might not start anything new but you are working on new projects…I look forward to your next book…



  3. Nadia Lee
    May 18th, 2011 at 9:45 pm · Link

    @Portia Da Costa: Thank you so much, Portia! :hugs:



  4. Dionne
    May 19th, 2011 at 5:00 am · Link

    Please take your time darlin. And goodluck with the boy :) [ have a name soon, please ] :D hehe



  5. Nadia Lee
    May 21st, 2011 at 2:34 pm · Link

    @Savannah Chase: Thank you :)

    @Dionne: I’ll need it for the Boy. I also need to come up with a good Internet moniker for the kid…Hmmm. :lol:



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