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I’m thinking it might be time for another writing retreat.
Last time, I flew up to Oregon for a few days and relaxed on the river while starting a new sci-fi book. I hadn’t really intended on starting a new book, but what can you do when the inspiration hits?
What worries me about doing this again, however, is that I really need to finish the 3, 4, 5 books I have in progress right now vs. starting an entirely new book, which I think is what will happen.
Just the other day I kicked off a new 4 book series, while still having so many other things I need to focus on, especially Book 3 in the Princess Carrina series for Young Readers. Actually, I’m looking for an editor for that one…..any takers? 
Anyway - I might be galavanting out into the world to spend some focused time on writing within the next month. It’s a hot time of year to travel, and an expensive time of year to travel, but thankfully it’s all tax deductible…
June 24th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
My screenwriting group and I have gone to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a writing retreat the past two springs. It’s been helpful for three of us.
If I can’t get out of town, I’ll take my laptop or my word processor (a wonderful blessing from Alpha Smart), and write in a coffee shop for a few hours … preferably one without wi fi. Once I trap myself there, I’m forced to write. I usually get so caught up in my writing that I can’t figure out what my problem was in the first place.
June 24th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Oh yeah, the feeling that you need to start a new book is just a way for your inner critic to distract you from finishing your other books–don’t fall for it!
June 25th, 2008 at 6:08 am
I do believe you mentioned a writing retreat in Annapolis at one point.
So get your buns out here!!
June 25th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Jef - I’ve fallen for it numerous times already, I lack the motivation to say no to myself
Ra - Have you seen gas prices lately?