Thursday, March 7, 2013

In the Mood...or Not

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

7 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. That'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! :)

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  3. As someone who had a 25 year break from writing fiction, I completely understand this! Hope your break isn't as long as mine was!

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  4. Absolutely, you are entitled to a veg-out, recharge, mental health day is just what you needed. GOod for you for recognizing that!

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  5. Absolutely, you are entitled to a veg-out, recharge, mental health day is just what you needed. GOod for you for recognizing that!

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  6. I know what you mean. I get that way sometimes too.


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  7. Paula, I'm hoping it's not a 25 year break! But, who knows?!?!?!

    Ana - 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...

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