Yesterday, I finally took time to straighten my workspace. I dusted and cleaned and organized. I even tackled the piles of paperwork, statements, receipts, emails, notes to self, research material, orders, bills and so forth and filed it all in my massive filing cabinet. Much better. I don\u2019t know about you, but when my surroundings are clutter-free, my mind follows suit\u2014well, to some degree.<\/p>\n
I generally tackle office clean-up after I\u2019ve completed a large project. It helps to prepare me to start something new.<\/p>\n
Along with my occasional office organizing and sprucing, I often take care of other business that I\u2019ve neglected while focused on an editing job or serious writing work. And yesterday was no exception. I actually posted a new article at my Catscapades blog site, did a little research I\u2019ve been putting off and took care of some other business I\u2019ve neglected.<\/p>\n
It feels good to work in a more orderly environment. Each time I spiff up my office, I vow that I will file as I go\u2014handle all incoming requests upon receipt, etc. And that lasts for three or four days, until I get engrossed in another large project.<\/p>\n
So what is on the horizon in the Patricia Fry\/Matilija Press\/SPAWN offices? We\u2019re considering a contest for authors with prizes related to book marketing and publicity. I have two more novels to finalize, have covers designed for and to publish. I have another book in mind for authors. I am putting together some articles for publication as we speak. And I am considering running some workshops locally. Oh yes, and I have some presentations coming up that I am preparing for. And there are some editing jobs in the wings\u2014coming my way soon.<\/p>\n
I predict that it will be December or January before I see the surface of my desk again. Sigh!!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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