Comments on: Writing Check-In: How’s 2026 Going?

By: diaper sailors

diaper sailors — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:06:05 +0000

In reply to denise. Back in January, you probably stared down that shiny new year full of possibility and set some writing goals <a href="[Link deleted]

By: denise

denise — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:04:42 +0000

I'm a bit behind.

By: Aya Walksfar

Aya Walksfar — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:40:32 +0000

Well, Liz,
I am mostly on track. Released Gifts from Hoofs and Paws, an inspirational book of short stories. Completed first draft of Dragon Changer. Looking for some connections that I can actually discussed these things with besides my very supportive wife and friends. Have had several people from different agencies wanting to "help me get my books(I have 14 on Amazon)visible to readers". How in the world do I know who is real and who is scamming? How have you figured it out?

By: Liz Talley

Liz Talley — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:45:30 +0000

In reply to Matthew. Thank you, Matthew! Being retired sounds lovely. Since I work only as a writer, I sort of borrow your schedule. It's nice to putter in the garden, run an errand or two, and then fit the writing in when you need to. Cheers to success for your blog!

By: Liz Talley

Liz Talley — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:44:14 +0000

In reply to Jenny Hansen. That's a great strategy, Jenny! That's something I've never done, but I can be decent at deadlines. I'm good at driving myself. I think it's because I'm a first born daughter, granddaughter sort of thing. Expectations hound me. Good luck with the book coach. So does this book coach actually read the book or just hold your feet to the fire?

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 21 May 2026 00:44:22 +0000

You are a credit to a productive life Liz 😁👏🙏

I'm retired. Happy to be able to write one thing or another when I feel like it. I blog at [Link deleted]should you be curious of my ramblings.

Best of luck with your writing 👏🙏🤗🌹

By: Liz Talley

Liz Talley — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:50:57 +0000

In reply to Ellen Buikema. Thanks, Ellen! Sounds like you may be delayed but still on track! That’s saying something!

By: Liz Talley

Liz Talley — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:50:24 +0000

In reply to Sarah Sally Hamer. Thank you! I try to do this occasionally, mostly to light a fire under myself. Ha!

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:35:52 +0000

My 2026 has been all about my "day job" life, and it's actually going really well. BUT, I had to break down and hire a coach. Now that I've seen how much more productive that makes me, I plan to hire a book coach next year. I have just enough ADHD to be dangerous, and I've seen that things will bottleneck if I'm left to my own devices. I need that external locus of control / external accountability to keep moving forward.

By: Ellen Buikema

Ellen Buikema — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:47:35 +0000

I am currently delayed by life. Deadlines shifted but not deleted.

Great post, Liz!