I actually got some work done on my book today! Can I get a high five?

@TheHorse (218931)
Walnut Creek, California
August 24, 2021 6:22pm CST
Inspired by Valerie, who just published another book, I actually did a bit of work on the book I'm writing today. It was only a few paragraphs, but at least it was something. As most of you know, it's a book about working with difficult children from difficult families. I have published about 20 "scholarly" articles, and one book chapter, but I've never written an entire book. Wish me luck in getting this thing done before 2717, when I pick up my MyLot Porsche. I admit that I lack a bit of discipline when it comes to "serious" writing.
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
25 Aug 21
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@vandana7 (100300)
• India
25 Aug 21
His cat is more likely to ignore him.
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
25 Aug 21
@vandana7 why so ...
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
Thank you!
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Aug 21
You need to set yourself a schedule and stick to it. However, from experience, good luck with THAT!
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@vandana7 (100300)
• India
25 Aug 21
I find that Pony has shared so many things out here... that parents could do with guidance about. If he were to check his older posts, and write them as a booklet...rewrite of course...since these posts are myLot's content, then many of the issues would be easier for parents to manage.
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
Schedule? What is that?
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Aug 21
@TheHorse You set aside 10/15/20 minutes every day and you write. And you let nothing else get in the way. Not Kitty, not flaky teachers, not Vanny - nothing!
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@BarBaraPrz (47343)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
25 Aug 21
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@ptrikha_2 (46968)
• India
26 Aug 21
@BarBaraPrz Is that your cat??
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@vandana7 (100300)
• India
25 Aug 21
Aw..that is so cute a cat...
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
Thanks! As long as those cute little claws are retracted.
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@kaylachan (69909)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Aug 21
You have to be willing to get started somewhere. A few paragraphs is still something.
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
I'll try to get a bit more done tonight.
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@kaylachan (69909)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Aug 21
@TheHorse Keep at it, I'm sure you'll finish eventually.
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
@kaylachan I have a busy afternoon. But I'll try to get on it tonight.
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• United States
25 Aug 21
A little work is much better than no work. Keep at it.
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• United States
25 Aug 21
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug 21
@Vikingswest1 Pretty sweet. Is that doggie about to be adopted?
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
High five!
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@RasmaSandra (79929)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Aug 21
High 5 from me and way to go, Just keep at it and it will all work out,
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
Maybe I'll try to do a bit more tonight. My work day is done.
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
25 Aug 21
Hope you finish it off by 2717
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
25 Aug 21
@TheHorse at this rate you would be able to write infinite chapters. Yes, people (me also) don't like serious writing. It needs lots of hard work and concentration.
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
At this rate...
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
@sjvg1976 I actually like it. I'm just easily distracted. If I had a publisher and a deadline...
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@xander6464 (44250)
• Wapello, Iowa
25 Aug 21
2717 is a tight deadline but I have faith in you.
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@ptrikha_2 (46968)
• India
26 Aug 21
@xander6464 Plus you can influence Trump to endorse hia book!!
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@vandana7 (100300)
• India
25 Aug 21
LOL.... you two are hilarious.
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@xander6464 (44250)
• Wapello, Iowa
25 Aug 21
@vandana7 We taught Abbott and Costello everything they know.
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@wolfgirl569 (106425)
• Marion, Ohio
25 Aug 21
High 5 Great job
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
Thanks, Eva!
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@vandana7 (100300)
• India
25 Aug 21
I don't understand ..everybody is appreciating him as if he has completed the book.
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@wolfgirl569 (106425)
• Marion, Ohio
25 Aug 21
@vandana7 He needs all the encouragement that he can get.
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@rakski (123463)
• Philippines
25 Aug 21
good luck
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@rakski (123463)
• Philippines
25 Aug 21
@TheHorse welcome!
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
Thank you.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
25 Aug 21
@TheHorse Good luck. Congrats on what you did do on it and that Valerie inspired you.
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
I hope her book does well!
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Aug 21
@Hannihar Maybe I'll get around to reading one one of these days. Right now I'm on a political non-fiction kick.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
26 Aug 21
@TheHorse I also hope her books do well too.
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@LindaOHio (178869)
• United States
25 Aug 21
Here's a high five for you!!! You can drive to the publisher in your Porsche.
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@ptrikha_2 (46968)
• India
26 Aug 21
@TheHorse This particular post will take you among the top earners. PERHAPS!!
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@ptrikha_2 (46968)
• India
26 Aug 21
@TheHorse I wish that this wish of yours is granted!
@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
Sigh. My MyLot earnings are down because of my trip.
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@arunima25 (87819)
• Bangalore, India
25 Aug 21
Good that you could do that. I always set up a schedule for my writing and artwork, but then I am not able to stick to that. I lack that discipline.
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
I'm going to shoot for a few paragraphs per day for now. Hopefully I'll hit a "zone" at some point.
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug 21
@arunima25 Write away! I did do a few paragraphs yesterday. I'll try to do the same today.
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@arunima25 (87819)
• Bangalore, India
26 Aug 21
@TheHorse It would be great. Hope you are able to stick to it. A little done each day makes good progress at the end. Now, I should get inspired by you.
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@ThatDisha (4010)
• India
25 Aug 21
hi5! and wish you a very best of luck
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
Thank you!
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@snowy22315 (180895)
• United States
25 Aug 21
It does take discipline for sure. Can you reward yourself maybe every 20 minutes for writing to keep you on task?, Also perhaps just set a timer and know that you can stop after you have written for that long. I think you will have to play games with yourself in order to stay on task.
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@ptrikha_2 (46968)
• India
25 Aug 21
I am confused. Wasn't the mylot Porsche date advanced to 2710? I think if you somehow manage a routine, the book would finish faster. Have you managed to get hold of a publisher?
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@ptrikha_2 (46968)
• India
26 Aug 21
@TheHorse So if you accelerate here on Mylot, what improvement as regard to the Mylot Porsche date you can see?
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
I haven't reached out to publishers yet. Alas, the Porsche delivery date is still set at 2717.
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@vandana7 (100300)
• India
25 Aug 21
I hope you make it less technical...and add separately the technical content as a distinct paragraph...if you must. We the non-intelligent folks don't have patience with technical stuff.
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@ptrikha_2 (46968)
• India
26 Aug 21
@vandana7 Yet I see Intellectual overtones in your posts!!
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
25 Aug 21
I'm impress by those who can write their own book. Hope to see it publish
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
Thank you. I will keep on plugging.
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@anya12adwi (9625)
• India
25 Aug 21
All the best and good luck!! Also, 4 high fives from my hands and feet!!
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
That's what Kitty gave me.
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
@anya12adwi Not this time!
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• India
25 Aug 21
@TheHorse Haha!! They then leave any red scars of affection?
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• Shenzhen, China
25 Aug 21
lucky one.what i intend to write would bore some guys while rile some up,it's suspended actually,I would like it finished before 2535,haha
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@TheHorse (218931)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Aug 21
What's it about?
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• Shenzhen, China
26 Aug 21
@TheHorse philosophy,about economic system,it's been dealing over three years,several time i thought it coming to an end,it's far from half done till now yet