Playtime for writers
I’ve been playing a lot this Summer. Camping, hiking, biking, ocean boardplay, and more than the usual indulgence of books and films. When I’m not out playing (which isn’t often) I’m usually beating myself up about the fact that I should be writing more.
But here’s the rub: writers need things to write about. In other words, writers need lives.
So please excuse my meager postings this summer (and meager word counts on works in progress). I’m keeping with the line that it’s all fuel for the writer’s fire. Fires are best saved for the cold months, aren’t they?
Happy Summer!
Now go out and play… do whatever you love in the Summertime. Absolutely no guilt allowed.
Unless you’re really doing something naughty.
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mary
thank you for this post. I’ve been feeling really bad that I haven’t been working on my novel, but you’re right – writers do need to have something to write about. Sometimes we just need to live. Your summer activities sound great.
Amber Le Rose
I know, right? Guilt just comes with being a writer — or is it being a woman? It takes a while to respect the creative process… I’m really not there yet. I rail against the feast and famine of it.
The feast part is a hassle too because, you know, kids need to eat lunch and toilets must be cleaned occasionally, all of which is really distracting when you’d rather be writing.
Leisha Maw
If been thinking I need more of a life. Can I come play?
Leisha Maw
Sheesh, that was supposed to say, I’ve been thinking. Man, no wonder my books take so many drafts.
Leisha Maw
Sheesh, that was supposed to say, I’ve been thinking. Man, no wonder my books take so many drafts.
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