Staying organized!
Some people ask me how I can write under so many names, so many genres, run a family, cook meals, and keep a clean house (fairly clean!) and still find time to get lost in a good book. Well, the answer to that is by staying organized! How do I keep organized you wonder? By keeping lists, and lists and more lists, and being careful to stick to them. I have a notepad in front of me and every night I make a list of what I need to accomplish the next day, and not just work wise. I have a family, and they need food and clean clothes once in awhile, so I put that in there too! I also delegate duties. Hey I’m not superwoman, and when it comes to meals, the crock pot is my friend! This might surprise you, but nine times out of ten, if you’re on the phone with me, I’m sweeping my floor! I’m a serious multi-tasker!
And of course, I’m careful to schedule ‘me’ time in there, otherwise I would work day and night…yeah, I’m a bit of a workaholic for sure…but isn’t every writer?
The last few months have been very hectic for me, I received edits on three different books from three different publishers, and one book required a major overhaul, with a very, very short turnaround time. During all this I was invited to participate in two boxed sets with some very special authors, that required major promotion time! Then when another opportunity came up, and I had to write a brand new story during all this commotion, and I knew it was something I really wanted to be a part of, I scheduled it in. I certainly feel that being organized has opened doors for me, and given me new opportunities.Â
Well I’m sure glad I was able to schedule those writing days in, because UNRAVELED, the boxed set I was invited to participate in, and my story in it YOURS TO TAKE, just hit the USA today bestsellers list! It’s currently on Sale for $.99, but this won’t last long so grab your copy today! Â
Be sure to also keep your eye out for SEDUCTION IN THE SUN, the third boxed set I was invited to participate in, and my brand new story HANDS ON, with the billionaire CEO…by Cat Kalen, a very sexy New Adult romance coming out December 3rd!
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I love lists too.Makes you feel like you’re accomplishing so much each time you scratch one off
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I love lists, too, but sometimes I’m my own worst enemy. I make my lists too detailed and then there’s so much on them that they’re too daunting. You’ve convinced me to try again, though. (I think it was the comment about having a clean house on top of all the other things. lol I have trouble with that one!)
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I’m so forgetful, if I didn’t keep lists, I’d sit idle. You are a marvel, Cathryn! Congrats on your USA Today Bestselling status!
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Thanks for the wonderful boxed set…now I have to find time to read all of those great stories! I occasionally write lists but I tend to lose them or not have them with me when I actually need them, lol.