I must confess that I haven't made any progress on my manuscript this month.
And I must add that it's intentional.
I have been busy with activities outside of writing, but I won't use them as excuses for not working on the manuscript.
As mentioned in previous posts, sometimes it's good to step away from a work in progress in order to get a fresh perspective on what's been written. I did that with my last novel, "The Bully List," going back to it four months after the first draft. I discovered a renewed energy and enthusiasm about the story when I delved back into it.
That's the plan with my current work. After I sort things out in my head -- and I do think about it daily -- I'll jump back into it without hesitation. I'll know when that time comes.
Until then, I'll concentrate on short stories and other writing endeavors. For one thing, I hope to get back on a semi-regular schedule with posts to this blog.
Until the next time...
And I must add that it's intentional.
I have been busy with activities outside of writing, but I won't use them as excuses for not working on the manuscript.
As mentioned in previous posts, sometimes it's good to step away from a work in progress in order to get a fresh perspective on what's been written. I did that with my last novel, "The Bully List," going back to it four months after the first draft. I discovered a renewed energy and enthusiasm about the story when I delved back into it.That's the plan with my current work. After I sort things out in my head -- and I do think about it daily -- I'll jump back into it without hesitation. I'll know when that time comes.
Until then, I'll concentrate on short stories and other writing endeavors. For one thing, I hope to get back on a semi-regular schedule with posts to this blog.
Until the next time...
It's always best to take a break every once in a while. A lesson I should take on board.
ReplyDeleteI would say most folks need to take a break from about everything they do because it can be mentally and/or physically draining. From my own experience, I know that I need a breather once in awhile.
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