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By: MD

MD — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:55:28 +0000

I’ve only missed two deadlines. The first was because my computer turned pretty colors: pink, purple, blue and green. I used my roommate’s computer to email my editor, but because all my information was on mine, was unable to complete the project. .

The second time was this week, when I wrote down the wrong dates for a meeting I was supposed to cover for my local newspaper. Because of the holiday, I thought it was Wednesday instead of Tuesday, but it was Monday. Fortunately, my editor laughed, and I was able to contact the secretary and have her fax me a copy of the meeting

By: Kyo

Kyo — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:58:52 +0000

Wow, thanks for this article. I know I’ve been late a couple of times, and that was earlier in my writing career, when I didn’t know how to manage myself correctly. It was so embarrassing, and I didn’t want to be perceived unreliable, because that’s so far from the truth.

It’s hard to not beat yourself up over it.

I second the recommendation of holding up in a room with your computer and getting it done. Sometimes that’s just how it has to work!