I really need to do a better job of getting the installments out. I haven't developed a routine for writing it, so it's hard to have them out consistently. It would probably be easier to just wait for a few months, and then release the installments at set intervals. Could you imagine watching a tv show where they were making it up as they went, and you never knew when to tune in for the next episode? Oh, well. Such is life. Fortunately there are lots of other "shows" that people can watch here to keep entertained.
Yes, I was very thankful! Still am. It's about the relationship, so I'm trying to be more intentional about trusting rather than trying to control everything. So far it is helping my blood pressure. :D
When you put it that way, you make a fine point. You could just commit to a time/day where you write. Period. I think that's how writers do it :) Actually, I've read plenty of times that the key lies in writing every single day, regardless of whether that writing is "post ready". It's the habit that needs to be formed, and it takes about 6 months of practice for something to become a real habit, unless it's something bad, then it seems to take a couple of tries to get that firmly under your belt :)
Oh I know a thing or two about giving up control and simply trusting. Trust me when I say, the relief you feel when you truly accomplish it, is indescribable.
Yeah, sometimes I'm able to just write a post and not worry about it. When I do TMWNN series, I spend much more time on each post because once I'm done writing then I have to enter re-writes. I started that story for michelle.gent's story-mentor tag and since she's taking the time to read and critique each installment, I want them to be more polished.
That being said, I need to work on something that I can do every day, regardless of whether or not it has had someone proof read it and suggest revisions. It's actually probably been helpful for my wife to see how the process goes. Then when she finishes her book she'll know what to expect.
Trusting doesn't normally make the situation any better, but it can change your mindset and give you freedom from the burden of it.