Author Diaries Dec. 4th, 2024
Welcome to the first Author Diaries post! In this series of posts I will be talking about my thoughts, feelings, writing process, and whatever else I think of. Feel free to ask me anything!
Today, December 4th, 2024, I am working on figuring out a sustainable method for me to post on a regular basis. Currently my hurdles are:
I'm neurodivergent and suffer from autistic burnout
I don't know what types of posts to create
Finding the time to create posts between work and school among my hobbies (writing included)
Finding a structure that works for me but doesn't contribute to burnout
To mitigate some of these hurdles I got myself a post uploader (I'm trying out Buffer currently but I may switch to something else if it doesn't suit my needs. So far so good though.) and I will be dedicating time each weekend to build an arsenal of content to post throughout the week.
Additionally, I want to make it a goal to dedicate 1 hour every night to my writing process. If I can write for that time, great, if not I will use that time for editing, world building, or making more posts to promote my book.
This journey can be very exhausting at times. While I like the work I'm doing, it's sometimes hard to answer the question "why am I doing this?" With the political climate especially, I have no idea whether I will be able to publish my book as I planned because book bans primarily target books like mine. Books with trans characters, books with political commentary, books that deconstruct systems of power and injustice.
I know in my heart of hearts, that is exactly why I should do it. I want my book to be a light in the dark for someone, and I can't do that without publishing it. However, I do fear publishing after the US inauguration.
If you saw my project roadmap post a couple weeks ago, you know I plan on publishing in late 2025. That date feels simultaneously like it's rapidly approaching and like I'm standing still in time.
To be entirely transparent, I don't know how fast I will be able to finish my first draft. My goal is at the end of January, but a lot has happened since that goal was made.
Together, we will see what the future holds.
I am glad for everyone who has given support so far I'm this project and anyone who offers it in the future. That said, please be sure to take care of yourself as well. You cannot pour from an empty pitcher. Whether you are a creative, or a consumer of creative endeavors, you need to refill yourself from time to time. Life is hard, but it is even harder when your basic needs are not met. And don't forget: rest is a basic need.
Wrath of the Wraith Update!
Admittedly I don't have much to update you on. I have been in burn out mode for a couple weeks now as a result of school stress, political stress, and life stress. However, I am on the mend. With a bit of dedication, and a dash actually taking care of myself, I should be able to begin writing again soon.
Until next time, lovely reader.
