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For me working to a deadline has always helped in the sense that I get the work done! But does it hinder creativity? Do you start thinking less outside the box and focus more on page counts?
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I have learned to set deadlines for myself, but I never announce them to the world. They stay safely tucked in my bullet journal. I work on a quarter system and assign creative projects by quarter. This gives me plenty of leeway. Generally, I make my deadlines, but when I don't I try to not beat myself up too much. We are all only human.
I believe they do.
In the Poetry/Chapbook I am currently writing,I have to rush just to fit a deadline.And somehow,I miss them.
Which is why I don't announce deadlines,for the sake of not disappointing anyone.I believe creativity shouldn't have boundaries or bonds chaining them together.If deadlines work for poet,keep using them. However,there are other things to keep in mind:
Art Cover
Marketing
Content creation
Length of poetry book
Formatting
And yes,I'm crazy enough to self publish my poetry/chapbook.
This poetry editing schedule is very time consuming,as,ironically,I actually miss deadlines,causing creativity to stifle.
Otherwise,if they help creativity,use them.
If not,don't.
Plain and simple.
I'm kind of a loose canon creatively so it really depends on the deadline. It would defo make my work less good though since I won't have as much time t edit. Even when I have all the time in the world I still make such dumb mistakes lol😭
I suppose it depends on a number of factors (and I'm using NaPoWriMo to demonstrate).
Essentially, NaNoWriMo is a month of deadlines. However, it's essentially for myself. Nothing bad is going to happen if I stop the project tomorrow. I'm not going to be fired or miss out on a book deal or anything. Secondly, I know it's all about first drafts. The deadlines aren't about having 30 poems to send to publishers/journals etc.
I think if you have a deadline placed by someone else, that might run the risk of hindering creativity because I'd end up panicking and not writing my best.
This sounded better in my head but I'm mega tired. I hope you get the jist of what I'm trying to say.
In writing, creative exhaustion is inevitable when deadlines pile up. I like to take my time writing to ensure I capture every element, every emotion. Although, I can write on a whim and crank out a piece in minutes if I have the appropriate amount of caffeine. 😀