101 Reasons to Stop Writing

Back at the beginning of April, when I announced International Slushpile Awareness Month, I had such plans — for news stories, articles, interviews, and slush-themed Reasons. Of course, I also jumped at the chance to resurrect International Slushpile Bonfire Day, with Paul Riddell’s gracious endorsement.

But I forgot to take heed of a few other Reasons, specifically #22: You Think ‘Deadline’ Means ‘Whenever You’re Ready’, #84: You’re Completely Preoccupied With Daily Routine, and #46: You Couldn’t Plan to Fall Down if You Fell Off a Building.

I love writing blogging 101 Reasons, but I love my wife and children a hell of a lot more, and when one gets in the way of the other, it’s a (somewhat) frustrating but obvious choice. If you feel the same way, then you’re going to be a failure as a writer, but you might make a pretty good human being.

I don’t want to sit on the unfinished articles for eleven months until next year’s slush party. So, until further notice, it’s May 31 on this blog, and the bonfires are still burning.