It's that time again—the monthly Insecure Writer's Support Group post. I'm really glad we have these things. Thanks to Alex and the crew for keeping this going. Otherwise, I'd probably fall out of touch with the blog world because life is just so darn busy! Speaking of busy—the question of the month is, "Does the holiday season make it easier or harder to find time to write?" For me, the answer is resoundingly harder. I'm a musician. 'Tis the season to perform Christmas concerts. Just this week alone, I have 3 performances and 4 rehearsals. That's on top of my job as an Executive Director for an orchestra and the more than 30 students I give private lessons to each week. Talk about busy! Oh yeah—and I have to buy and wrap Christmas presents, make Christmas cookies, and send out Christmas cards. That said, I've been trying to revise my Bubba and Squirt manuscripts so that I can submit them to the publisher early next year. I was on a roll with 2 chapters a day last week. (This week, not so much. I need to practice all the music I have. Plus I have to learn how to play the organ. I've had a two-week crash course with an organist for a performance I have to do this Sunday. Wish me luck!)
Are you tired just from reading all of what I have to do? 😊
How about you? Do you have more or less time to write this time of year?
I wish all of you a joyous holiday season! See you next year!
I'm exhausted just reading all that!
ReplyDeletePlay your best for the concerts and Merry Christmas!
Thanks! They all went well!
DeleteI can see how all those concerts on top of enjoying the holidays can make it hard to find time to write. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteDecember is always a whirlwind.
DeleteWow, you are busy. I find that this is the time to just enjoy the holiday season with family and friends. I guess you can say, I write erratically during this time of the year. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteEnjoying family and friends is very important!
DeleteHave a joyous Christmas, Sherry. Think of all the people who will be pleased listening to your wonderful music!
ReplyDeleteIt makes it worth it to know that people enjoy the holiday music I help make!
DeleteHappy Holidays for you and your loved ones
ReplyDeleteThank you! And Happy New Year!
DeleteHi, Sherry!
ReplyDeleteI trust married life is agreeing with you, dear friend. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Yessum, I am huffing and puffing, out of breath from reading your to-do list. I don't know how you keep up such a pace, but you certainly can't say your life is boring with all of these December performances and projects. I admire you, and thank you for being one of my oldest friends in blogging.
Have a blessed holiday and al the best to you in 2023, dear friend Sherry!
Happy New Year! Married life is good, thanks! I guess I'm used to being on the fast-spinning wheel. Have a terrific 2023!
DeleteOh yes, this would be your busy season. But I think you can cut yourself some slack as this is when you just need to be more available.
ReplyDeleteCrash course on the organ? Yikes. Good luck.
That is quite a lot to accomplish! Good luck.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Got it all done.
DeleteGood grief! Yeah, reading that does exhaust me. Good luck with all the music and keeping up with your editing!
ReplyDeleteGot it all done. Went on vacation after that. :)
DeleteYikes! I wish you all the best with all of that! I'm glad you made time to blog.
ReplyDeleteDewey Decimal System Day is December 10. 📚
“The only limit to your success is your own imagination” – Shondra Rhimes
I most recently blogged about my upcoming book and launch party.
I wish you a merry holiday ⛄ season, and a New Year full of peace, joy, and creativity.
I'm glad we have these IWSG things each month. Otherwise I probably would have dropped off a while ago. Then I'd miss everyone!
DeleteI know I've said this before. You are truly an inspiration, Sherry. Such an amazing woman. I hope all your Christmas concerts went well. I wish you every blessing in the new year. All best to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I wish you a wonderful 2023 as well!
DeleteI always fall behind during the holidays- because work and my personal life are just so busy. I hope your crash course of organ lessons worked out! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
~Jess
I hear you! The crash course went well! Happy New Year to you, too!
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