“It’s Friday, Boss.”
“Yeah, time for pizza.”
Friday has arrived as it does each week typically. The prospect of spending a couple of days catching our breath makes Friday a particular day. I used to call it Saturday eve when I was a prisoner of organized commerce. Friday was the day to put on casual clothes and take a little extra time at lunch. Friday was also the day when company re-organizations would take place and thus became a “day of the long knives.” Even if this were the case, Friday was also the day the eagle pooped. Yeah, payday. Payday was a cause to stop after work for a couple of drinks and to celebrate making it another week, bi-week or in the old days, month.
I once asked one of my co-workers if he would like to stop after work for a couple of drinks. He said, “If I can only have a couple, then no.” He was one of those funny guys that every office has on hand.
This week was more editing on the WIP. As I was working, it became apparent to me that my deadline was in serious jeopardy. I had planned to have the MS into my editor’s hands by early November. This would have included beta reader input.
I find that my second draft is taking me longer. I did beg my editor for more time since I hate to send her an MS that isn’t as complete as I can make it. The beta read part of that is essential. If I sent it without input from beta readers, then there would be a chance of another rewrite, which would then be a waste of the editor’s time. So I pushed the launch and will be ready to solicit beta readers shortly. (My editor is an angel) If you would like to read the book, I will be posting an invitation separately.
Today’s JohnKu celebrates the weekend. I hope you have a good one.
Weekend by John W. Howell © 2019
It was a hard one,
Now that the week is over. . .
Time to celebrate.
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I love your thoughts on Friday, John. Friday is a day that I always leave work early to spend the afternoon with my mother, so it’s always a great day for me. Glad to hear your editor was able to work with you. Happy Friday!
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Thank you, Jill. Enjoy your time with mom. 😊
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Thanks, John. We had a wonderful time. She is just the sweetest! ❤
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So glad.
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❤
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Long life the Week-end! Great recollections! What pretty co-workers (Lucy & Twiggy) make your Friday! Have a nice week-end! 🙂
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Yes. Being surrounded by beautiful women makes life a joy. Thanks, Maria.
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Sorry about the deadline. I’ve been there plenty of times.
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It will be okay. I was just worried about the editor’s timetable. Thanks, Charles.
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Down here, the week will be over when the Astros clinch game 5 tonight. We don’t want any editing to the storyline people have bought into!
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There you go. Go Astros. Thanks, Linda.
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Fridays have a special magic to them unlike any other day of the week. A little over a year ago I cut my work week down to 30 hours and now I get to enjoy every Friday off. I love having a three day weekend, and now my Thursdays feel like my Fridays used to, LOL.
Deadlines are good, but I agree that making the book as perfect as can be before you send it to your editor is the better approach. Happy tweaking! 🙂
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Thank you, Mae. A three day weekend plus a Thursday-like Friday is very special. 😁
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I hope you can truly celebrate, John. Your pups are waiting for the fun to begin. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
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I hope you have a great one as well. Thanks, Gwen.
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“If I can only have a couple, no” is the perfect answer.
Here’s to Friday, coming through for us. Again . . .
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Yes. Cheers to you Friday. Thanks, Marc.
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🙂
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Sometimes we give ourselves deadlines that are attainable and other times, not so much. Glad your editor is understanding.
Long live Fridays! Even though I have spent the last four years working weekends, that Friday feeling never does go away…
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Amen to the Friday feeling, Dale. Thanks.
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Amen and…. CHEERS! 🍻
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The eagle lands today! Woo-hoo! Or in my case, the hummingbird, but I’m still glad to see him. I love that “Day of the long knives” line. Have a great weekend.
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Hahahaha Thanks, Craig. You as well.
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When I look at pictures of your dogs I’m getting feeling they never rest …always on the move or up to something 😂😂👻👻
Deadlines are not Rays friends either 😅😅🤬😱
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They move a lot but rest a lot too. I don’t know who is friends with deadlines. 😳
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Some people are always on time….with everything lol I had a friend (childhood) like this…
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I know. We hate that. 😊
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Haha 😂 yessss
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😁
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Hello, John! I like your festive Johnku. We’re in the same boat, my friend. I just got the feedback from my beta readers this week, so I’ll be starting my 3rd round of edits tomorrow. I had to push my launch day as well. My editor’s an angel too. 😉 xo Happy editing!
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Thank you, Vashti.
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Your memories of Fridays in the workforce hit home. Everyone would breathe a sigh of relief when each one rolled around. Love the JohnKu!
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Thank you, Jan
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On Fridays the Romantic offers his lips to the Tumblers of Nectar’s Flow –
with a sweet sweep of soul onward to the glory of Love’s luscious Glow! (BRC)
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There you go. (JWH)
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Finally, Friday! Or Friday finally!! I’m thrilled it’s Friday. I’m glad you have a sweetheart for an editor because Life happens. Have a great weekend, John! ❤️
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Friday for all. Thanks, Marie.
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The best laid plans, right? You were smart to take your time. As an editor, I can attest too many writers rush the process, and no one wins then.
Happy weekend.
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Thanks, Staci.
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My work colleagues all went out for lunch today, John, and I had to stay behind and work. SIGH!
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Bummer. Did they bring you back somrthing?
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No, the meanies…
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Gee
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I have confidence in you, John. I know you’ll make the deadline and the book will be spectacular!!
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Thank you, GP.
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The Johnku is lovely and quite apt. It really has been a hard week. Congrats on the progress with your WIP. Even if you’re asking for a delay, you’ve still made progress. Plus, the overall process will be faster in the long run. TGIF hugs!
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Thank you, Teagan.
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Saturday eve is now a part of my vocabulary. Have a great weekend, John!
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Thanks, Teri
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You’ve certainly earned your margarita, John.
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Thanks, Guy
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I hear you about Fridays, time to relax the work pressure and slide on into the weekend!
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide Traci Kenworth YA Author & Book Blogger.
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Thank you, Traci.
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You’re welcome, John!
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I love your Friday stories. Thank goodness you have an angel editor. If it were smooth and easy, everyone would/could be a good writer. Hang in there!
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hope you had a good weekend!
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Always good. Thanks, Jim
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