1. Deadlines. I can't live with them. I can't live without them. I've said this before.

2. An external deadline is often times helpful to me for getting a story (or novel) done.

3. With an external deadline it's difficult to take the time to "do it right" because I typically use the deadline as an excuse for not doing my best. (Don't do that!)

4. I'd like to practice finishing things. At some point I have to say "This is the best I can do" or "This is all I can do for this story."

5. I have to find that balance between doing my best and letting go, as well as making those deadlines.

6. Sometimes I think too much and become neurotic about my habits and writing process.

I should be printing this novel out on Tuesday and getting it to first readers and novel workshop participants on Wednesday.

Stories 2004
Circulating:	9
Rejections:	6
On Desk:	0
New:	-
Sales:	-

Novels 2004
Circulating:	0
On Desk:	1