When I am working
on the final pre-submission draft
of a story,
I can’t think about
much of anything else.
I’m holding the entire story
in my brain,
trying to figure out
all the gaps and issues.
I know this is part of my process
so I prepare for it.
I schedule blog posts,
for example.
I freeze meals
I’ll only need to heat up.
I pre-pay bills.
I see friends and family
right before
starting that final draft.
And I warn people
I’m going into the writing cave
and not resurfacing for a week.
This makes that busy time
MUCH easier.
Prepare for busy times
in your schedule.
And warn people in advance
you’re approaching a busy time.