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Friday, January 28, 2011

Deadlines

Are you the kind of person who flourishes when a deadline is looking? Or do you panic and stress out and freak out instead of working?

I'm the former. I need deadlines. I need to have a goal, something that keeps me in line and focused. Without deadlines, I just flounder along, making excuses. A deadline wipes out my excuses and leaves me with nothing but work.

In case you can't tell, I'm on a deadline for Champion of Valor, so that's why this post is so short. Hope everything's going well for you all, whether you're working for a deadline or not!
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13 comments:

  1. Vicki RochoJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I'm a bit of both. The Queen of Efficiency and multitasking, I am focused and on-task like you wouldn't believe...but then I HATE it. I don't like feeling rushed and worrying I won't have enough time or that I might make a mistake.

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  2. S.A. LarsenッJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I definitely need deadlines. I stress over them, but feel they are healthy for me. They push and drive me forward--the direction I want to be going in. lol

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  3. Misha GerrickJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I do both, but I go into zen mode when the pressure is on.

    :-)

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  4. Cherie ReichJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I need deadlines, but at times, they can panic me for a second before I calm down and get to work. I was always pushing deadlines in high school and college, though. Now, I try to get my writing done before deadline, so I can spend time editing and revising it before submitting.

    Good luck with your deadline!

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  5. Alex J. CavanaughJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I can work with either. Sometimes a deadline means I just procrastinate.

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  6. Windy AphayrathJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I need the deadline too. I work better under pressure. Even if deadlines are self-imposed, I always throw it out there for my crit partners to know so they can help push me to achieve.

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  7. AngelaJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    If the deadline is realistic, it really helps me. But if it's way too soon it stresses me out to no end.

    So for me, I do have to plan ahead. Otherwise I'm dead meat.

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  8. Colene MurphyJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Yes, deadlines are necessary or I just procrastinate until it never gets done...Good luck with yours!

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  9. Kristie CookJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I freak out and procrastinate, mostly the latter, but when that deadline is right on top of me, I'm all over it, kicking its butt. Problem is, I don't like life like this. I want to finish early, have time to make changes or fix any last minute issues. But, I'm always better when under pressure and I know it. *shrugs*

    Best wishes for meeting yours!

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  10. N. R. WilliamsJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    In truth, I think my situation has me focused. Good luck with your book.
    Nancy
    N. R. Williams, fantasy author

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  11. DL HammonsJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I'd sure like to find out! :)

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  12. Carol RiggsJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Good luck with your deadline! :) I do okay with deadlines, but I'd rather plan ahead and have lots of time "just in case." Less stressful that way! Enjoy your weekend--or maybe I should say a PRODUCTIVE one. :)

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  13. Rachael HarrieJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I work much better with deadlines. Nothing like a looming deadline to act as a motivator :)

    Hugs,

    Rach

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