For some reason, that's a lot harder than it sounds. It's my own fault, because I change my schedule at least once a month. For example, the second draft of Resurrected Thief was to be finished by December 1st. I haven't even touched it yet. I just keep finding new things to work on!
At least once a day, I check a series of sites for new updates on the current markets. I usually like to have a general idea of my next project, which helps when the writer's block settles in. However, this usually means finding new submissions or anthologies due fairly soon. Right now, I can pump out a short story in about two weeks, so it isn't the end of the world to add in new projects. It just tends to bump back everything without a set deadlines.
That always means the novels. The few publishers that do accept unsolicited manuscripts either do so all year or during a set few months. It allows me to be more flexible, which is great for everything BUT writing the novel. Yet having a half finished draft causes panic when some of the bigger names will randomly announce they are holding openings for a few short weeks.
Last time this happened, I rarely left my laptop. I think I drove my poor mother insane when Harper Voyager made their announcement...
One of these days, I am going to refuse to stray from the schedule. I want to finish this book already and get it out there! Maybe around March...
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