Hello, fellow writers,
Can I even call myself a fellow writer if I haven't written a word in more than six weeks?
Earlier today I warily opened the Properties tab on the document that contains my novel. It verified what I suspected: "Last modified," it read: "Sunday, August 11, 10:29 a.m."
(Mark that date and time, in case I never write again.)
I made a list of the activities I've prioritized over my writing since Sunday, August 11, 10:29 a.m., and then I scanned that list and noted my feelings about it.
And you know what? For the most part -- and this surprised me -- I'm cool with it.
There's no law that says a writer can't go six weeks, or even longer, far longer, without writing. Or without writing much. Just like there's no law that says a writer can't write every day, if he/she wants to.
It's not as much about the choices we make as it is about how we feel about the choices we make.
Let's run that through the Better Syntax Machine:
If you're in a writing lull but you're comfortable with the things you've prioritized instead, then that's OK.
If you're in a writing lull and you're uncomfortable with the things you've prioritized instead, then that's not OK.
Either way, starting off by making the list will help you get there.
Step 1: Make your list.
Step 2: Read over your list and note your feelings about the contents.
