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’t know about you, but when my surroundings are clutter-free, my mind follows suit—well, to some degree.
I generally tackle office clean-up after I’ve completed a large project. It helps to prepare me to start something new.
Along with my occasional office organizing and sprucing, I often take care of other business that I’ve 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’ve been putting off and took care of some other business I’ve neglected.
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—handle all incoming requests upon receipt, etc. And that lasts for three or four days, until I get engrossed in another large project.
So what is on the horizon in the Patricia Fry/Matilija Press/SPAWN offices? We’re 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—coming my way soon.
I predict that it will be December or January before I see the surface of my desk again. Sigh!!!!