Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Procrastinating
I'm having trouble getting started this year. I can't seem to find anything to write about even though I know what I want to do. I think I'm suffering from major procrastination brought on by the recent holiday. Too much sleep, bevvy and food has left me feeling lethargic and lazy and wishing the holiday would last. Post-holiday laziness.
It's not just me. Other people seem to be struggling to get back into the routine of everyday life. Taxi drivers are complaining about having to get out of bed for their 5am starts and IT workers are stretching flexi-time limits to maximum breaking point.
Maybe I relaxed just too much while up North. Is it possible to forget how to work when you spend a week doing absolutely nothing except relaxing by a pool, playing in the snow and drinking beer and whisky? If so, I have to pick myself up and shake myself down. The first part of this process was the GDR closure for last year and creating my plan for this year.
Last year took a lot out of me with the publication and behind-the-scenes work for Fringe Fantastic. Four months work and counting. I probably won't do another this year, instead turning my full attention on my novels. It's time to break into another market and really start to set things on fire.
I've has some lovely feedback from people who have bought copies of Fringe Fantastic. It really makes it worthwhile when people go to the bother of letting you know what they think - and even better when it's appreciated.
I watched a documentary about the Late Lord Lichfield. What an amazingly talented and genuinely nice bloke. I admired his drive and determination to succeed and I admired the way he built his career anonymuosly, not relying on his title and status. Of course, there weer times it was the key to taking his career to the enxt level, but I am of the opinion he would have become a successful and famous photographer regardless.
A small mention for my pal Brooks Carver over in Illinois, USA, who has just launched a new website. Prairie Sky Press is now online and you can buy both of Brooks's books from the site, too, so please check it out.
Finally, I have published a DISCLAIMER for this weblog. This statement sets out what this blog is about and what its limits are. It can be viewed by clicking on the link on the left hand column near the top of the page. If you can't be bothered clickong over to read it, here it is in all its glory.
It's not just me. Other people seem to be struggling to get back into the routine of everyday life. Taxi drivers are complaining about having to get out of bed for their 5am starts and IT workers are stretching flexi-time limits to maximum breaking point.
Maybe I relaxed just too much while up North. Is it possible to forget how to work when you spend a week doing absolutely nothing except relaxing by a pool, playing in the snow and drinking beer and whisky? If so, I have to pick myself up and shake myself down. The first part of this process was the GDR closure for last year and creating my plan for this year.
Last year took a lot out of me with the publication and behind-the-scenes work for Fringe Fantastic. Four months work and counting. I probably won't do another this year, instead turning my full attention on my novels. It's time to break into another market and really start to set things on fire.
I've has some lovely feedback from people who have bought copies of Fringe Fantastic. It really makes it worthwhile when people go to the bother of letting you know what they think - and even better when it's appreciated.
I watched a documentary about the Late Lord Lichfield. What an amazingly talented and genuinely nice bloke. I admired his drive and determination to succeed and I admired the way he built his career anonymuosly, not relying on his title and status. Of course, there weer times it was the key to taking his career to the enxt level, but I am of the opinion he would have become a successful and famous photographer regardless.
A small mention for my pal Brooks Carver over in Illinois, USA, who has just launched a new website. Prairie Sky Press is now online and you can buy both of Brooks's books from the site, too, so please check it out.
Finally, I have published a DISCLAIMER for this weblog. This statement sets out what this blog is about and what its limits are. It can be viewed by clicking on the link on the left hand column near the top of the page. If you can't be bothered clickong over to read it, here it is in all its glory.
DISCLAIMER
While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, humour and honesty of the information contained in this website, the Publisher of the Freedom From The Mundane Weblog, Colin Galbraith, hereafter known as the Publisher, cannot be held responsible for any errors, omissions, misrepresentations, red herrings or assumptions found within its pages, or mistakenly made by the readers.
The Publisher accepts no responsibility for the contents of websites for other organisations which appear as links on this site. The views expressed on websites linked to, do not necessarily represent those of the Publisher.
The Freedom From The Mundane Weblog is NOT a personal diary of the Publisher.
It is the policy of the Publisher to write only about those events which affect literary matters, and none of a personal nature. This is due to personal attacks by third party smart-arses.
The Publisher strongly recommends that anyone who is concerned about the contents of this Weblog, should seek medical advice without delay.
The Publisher accepts no responsibility for the contents of websites for other organisations which appear as links on this site. The views expressed on websites linked to, do not necessarily represent those of the Publisher.
The Freedom From The Mundane Weblog is NOT a personal diary of the Publisher.
It is the policy of the Publisher to write only about those events which affect literary matters, and none of a personal nature. This is due to personal attacks by third party smart-arses.
The Publisher strongly recommends that anyone who is concerned about the contents of this Weblog, should seek medical advice without delay.
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Colin 3:40 pm
2 Comments:
I totally relate, Col. I'm having a really hard time getting my act together this year. It's hard to concentrate after the holidays.
Leigh Clements, The Mystery Maiden, Shot In The Dark Mysteries.com, at Wednesday, January 11, 2006 5:32:00 pm
Hilarious disclaimer! But you forgot to add that blogging while making toast in the bathtub can result in severe shock, not to mention bathtub rings. You must warn your readers.