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Lately I just haven't been in the mood to write. It's not that I don't have the time. Basketball season is over, and my evenings aren't quite as filled as they've been the past few months, but I just don't have the interest right now to sit down at my keyboard and pound out a story. I have several ideas floating around, and a few manuscripts that I've started, but it's just a lack of motivation, or more specificly, lack of interest to do any work on them.
Tuesday we had a snow day. A bonus day off of school! Always a nice surprise. When we got back yesterday, one of the other teachers asked me, "So, did you spend your day off reading a book or writing one?" Normally I'd take total advantage and spend the day on my laptop. But this time I didn't. I didn't open a book to read either. I spend the whole day watching making-of extras and a movie. It was great.
So, rather than be stressed and worry about not getting anything done writing-wise, I'm simply giving myself permission to take a little break. A small vacation if you will.
I'm sure the mood will strike me and I'll get back to it soon.
Until next time,
Happy Reading!
Debra
www.debrastjohnromance.com
Debra, you've been writing and editing and writing and then writing some more. You NEED a break! Don't worry, when the desire to write strikes, you'll be completely rejuvenated.
ReplyDeleteThat's kind of the way I've been thinking about it...I really do just need a break! Thanks for the affirmation, Jen...I'm sure you as a fellow writer totally understand where I'm coming from! :)
ReplyDeleteAs someone who had a 25 year break from writing fiction, I completely understand this! Hope your break isn't as long as mine was!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, you are entitled to a veg-out, recharge, mental health day is just what you needed. GOod for you for recognizing that!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, you are entitled to a veg-out, recharge, mental health day is just what you needed. GOod for you for recognizing that!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. I get that way sometimes too.
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Paula, I'm hoping it's not a 25 year break! But, who knows?!?!?!
ReplyDeleteAna - Ah, yes, a recharge is a great way to put it.
Joyce, thanks for stopping by! I guess we've all been there at some point...