Jenn HollowellCheck, and Then Check Again
September 18th 2008 15:05
This morning, it came to my attention that I missed a deadline.
What? Me? The meticulous list-keeper who is constantly obsessing over what has to be completed, when it has to be completed, and how close it is to being completed . . . on a daily basis! How? How could I have missed a deadline?!
No one is perfect. Even the most organized (and OCD, like me) freelance writer will make mistakes. The proof is in the pudding, folks. I was supposed to have an outline in by the 15th, and I noted on my calendar it was due on the 22nd. I got the Monday part right, but it was the wrong Monday. It also turns out that I should’ve noted that the draft is due that day, not the outline.
See what I mean? I’m very organized and I pride myself on being deadline oriented. It’s still possible to make mistakes, though. Check yourself, and then check again. And, if you’re still unsure . . . check again! Going over your calendar, and cross checking with notes are emails several times is a sure-fire way of preventing mistakes such as the one I made above.
How often do you find yourself making these types of mistakes? Are you honest with yourself about the mistakes you make, or do you try to find excuses?
Being honest with yourself and with your editor about the mistakes you’re making, or that you’ve made is very important. Not only does it help you stay aware (so the mistake may not occur again), it also keeps your relationship with your editor intact.
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