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October Script Contest & Personal Update!
🕑 Added 2022-10-06 06:02:30 +0000 UTCThere is a Script Contest this month, in case you weren't aware! You have until end of day on Oct 8th to submit a script - but only 4 spots are still open! When these spots are filled, the contest will begin! Every who pledges to my Patreon can cast a vote for their favorite script.
Remember, the winner gets their script recorded for free, which is up to a $375 commission value! So send those scripts in ASAP! Plus, all my New Reward Tier Patrons will receive a the audio for FREE (applies only to the $8 Loyalty Rewards, $25 New Release Club, or $100 Daddy Warbucks tiers.)
Full contest details here: https://bit.ly/Script_Contest
On a personal note, I know I've been quiet for a bit. I was sick for several days at the end of September, and Daddy's kids started school holidays on September 30th which means that I haven't have time to record anything with them always here. Luckily, school resumes on October 18th and they will be spending a few days at their mom's house before then, so I'll have time to catch up!
Honestly, I think I'm suffering from either a small wave of depression or burnout, because I have really been struggling with motivation lately. Maybe it's because my hands have been tied not able to record with his kids around on their school break, (at least I hope that's all it is), but I'm determined to whip myself into shape and get back on track, so don't lose faith in me!
Does anyone else go through phases like this? I am famous for being extremely hard on myself, and I think I'm just making it worse by feeling like such a failure, when I should just be looking at it as a well earned little break. Easier said than done I guess?!
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VoiceLikeCandy
Yes I can be difficult when I just use a monthly to-do list. That makes it too easy to procrastinate and every time I get people giving me last minute projects that I have to find a way to squeeze into my already full schedule. I am going to start using the cute schedule planner I bought (but stuck in a drawer and forgot about!)
VoiceLikeCandy
Thanks Ed, that’s good advice. My Patreon Exclusives are a small attempt at a passion project, plus I have a new series coming up that I am really looking forward to, but it probably won’t be ready until the end of the year
Peppa
I think everybody goes through periods where they lack motivation creative or not, something I do especially the last few years is to set goals..daily goals weekly ones ect. It may sound corny or trivial but it really pushes you to get shit done, and if you don't, then that's when you can be hard on yourself for being lazy or whatever..also time off is usually well deserved and not done often enough so don't fret you've got a loyal fan base.
Big Ed Magusson
Yes, other creatives go through this, to varying degrees. You just have to take care of yourself and ride it out. I personally usually start a passion project to inspire me, even if that means regular projects have to get neglected for a bit.
VoiceLikeCandy
I often wonder if people will still want to hear my voice when I'm in my 50s! LOL It's going to be really difficult to transition to some other line of work when I can no longer do this for a living!
makmak
I think we all have periods where we struggle with motivation. Creative endeavors are even more difficult to turn on and off. A real break from the normal routine should give you a better recharge. Hang in there and before you know it, those kids will be grown up, we will be old, and there will be lots of requests for old people fantasies. :-)
VoiceLikeCandy
I know a few people feel this way, but not everyone. But don't worry, I'm not that far gone. I was hoping the changes I made to my Patreon tiers would help alleviate a bit of the pressure I was feeling, so I just need to give that time to take effect :)
Crew Glove
I don't think you'll be able to see it as a little break. I'm afraid this will only feel like a time wasted. If this is the case then you just need to take an intentional break for a couple of weeks, perhaps? Go somewhere with Daddy like you did previously. And you don't need to tell me about Patreon obligations. Personally, I'd rather you cut half of the month's content than shut it all down completely because you can't take it anymore.
