So, here's the thing. Writing is my passion, it's exhilarating, it's delightful, yes, yes, all that. OBVIOUSLY.
One of the reasons I love writing, though, is that it's so darn CHALLENGING.
Which means I look like this about half the time I'm working on something (which is, you know, half of All The Time.)
So. Hard work deserves rewards, right?
I don't know many writers who don't reward themselves with chocolate, a stiff drink, a favorite TV show, or similar after a few thousand words drafted or revised...
And when One was ready for queries, I treated myself to this beauty of a poster, which now hangs on the wall of my writing cave:
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| The Wasp is almost dead center on the poster. Definitely a Sign. |
If any other really really good things were to happen with this sweet manuscript about misfit half-superpowered kids *ahem,*
I'd buy myself this sweatshirt. Because, to those of you who have read it, obviously:
I'd give one away on the blog, too. I'M JUST SAYING.
So, writerly types - what are your rewards to yourself for work well done? Anything you'll buy yourself when you hit that next big milestone?
I am buying one of those sweatshirts...it's happening...
ReplyDeleteIf One sells, I'll buy one for you.
DeleteSeriously. Those are amazing! I want!!!
ReplyDeleteI mean, Elias *is* your boyfriend, so....
DeleteI love writing rewards! Mine tend to be small, day-to-day rewards, like cookie dough or TV or reading time once I hit X words. Once I get close to finishing the draft, I think I'll bribe myself with a massage or something like that :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, yay for The Writer's Voice! Keep us updated!
You'll NEED a massage to help the tired shoulders! I fully support this.
DeleteCupcakes ;) Upon the completion of stages (drafting/editing), I treat myself to a cupcake from a bakery in town.
ReplyDeleteI have something awesome planned for signing to an agent and getting a book deal... but those will have to wait for now ^_^
Whoa. Now, cupcakes is a GREAT idea. Especially since I'm hardcore dieting....hmmmm.....
DeleteI used to reward myself with TV back when I had loads of homework (because I love my shows too much). I should really do that with writing. Then I'd have to write every day.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't thinking "One" is on it's last legs. From my angle it seemed like it was just getting started (since the first few months of querying can be more like a warm up sometimes). Although, I haven't been following that long. Maybe now's "One"s time?
Oh, you're so sweet for not thinking that! Fingers crossed. :D
DeleteWOW. THAT IS THE COOLEST POSTER EVER. I want one. Where did you get it?
ReplyDeleteReward wise... mine's totally nerdy. Basically, I paint miniature soldiers. It's pretty much awesome.
Isn't it GREAT??? Here it is: http://popchartlab.com/collections/prints/products/the-illustrious-omnibus-of-superpowers-2
DeleteMy dad used to do that soldiers thing. He actually sold them for a nice turnaround. :D
I still love that poster. Also, that sweatshirt.
ReplyDeleteAs for rewards... I've always wanted another tattoo, so when I sell my first book I will totally get one :D
TATTOO??? Of what?
DeleteA sword? A quote? A book? I don't know yet. Something meaningful for the book, anyway, that'd be nice :D
DeleteThis contest has easily aged me 10 years. HAHAHAA.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what I'd do for myself if I ever got an offer of rep. Probably just die.
That or eat, like, ALL THE CHEESECAKE.
I think I would die temporarily, but then quickly revive to eat ALL THE CHEESECAKE. Except now it's getting hot out, so I'd make sure it's frozen first. :D
DeleteOk I'm kind of panicking here, because I can't remember doing anything nice for myself when I finished either book. Dom took me out to dinner when I got my offer and I was the one who suggested it, so that counts, right?
ReplyDeleteAnd the sweatshirt? Yes, please.
Well, then, you owe yourself back-prizes, lady.
DeleteCan't we get a baseball jersey for David or something???
You made it onto the Writer's Voice? WAHOO~!!!!!!!!!!! Here's to kicking some butt on Cupid's team, Leigh Ann.
ReplyDeleteAs for rewards, I throw myself dance parties. Yup I'm a geek :-P
Yaaaaay! Come cheer tomorrow.
DeleteThat's a GREAT reward. Cheap and counts as exercise....right?
After all TWV changes and the other revisions (I've done a lot this week to the whole ms) I've been doing, I'd like to reward myself with a stiff drink. But I don't like stiff drinks. So maybe a Diet Lipton Mixed Berry. Except that I drink those all the time while I'm writing.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to think on it. :)
Hmmm...maybe we'll just have to find you a stiff drink you like. There's gotta be ONE out there....
DeleteI'm going to buy myself a Kindle Fire when I finish my first draft. That probably sounds too big for just the end of a first draft, but it has literally been YEARS since I have finished a first draft of anything. I really, really need to.
ReplyDeleteYaaaaaaay! That's great motivation. The reward depends on a lot of factors, I reckon. (When I finished my first first draft, I bought myself this URL. Fancy. :))
DeleteNice :)
DeleteI've been obsessed with all-natural skincare products lately (I'm trying to fade post-acne dark spots and a persistant tan since last summer) -- so I've promised myself coveted skincare products for jobs well done. The only problem is that I get so impatient I usually end up giving myself "early" rewards. Which totally defeats the purpose. :P
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, yes. Early rewards. *smiles fondly* That is a VERY refined writers' reward LOL.
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