My critique group usually takes a break during the
summer. With all the summer activities, it’s hard to find a time that fits our summer schedules, and even harder to
find time to write. I usually try and
keep writing during this break, but not this summer.
This summer I’m giving myself a “hall pass”
to escape from my writing room. I
normally schedule my weekly writing time on my calendar. It almost always includes Saturday mornings
and a few other sessions during the week.
For July and August, I’ve decided not to pre-schedule my time and not
worry if I don’t write.
Instead of writing, I’m travelling and getting out into
nature. I’m working on those house
projects I never seem to get done. I’m
visiting the local museums and catching up with friends and family.
AND… I’m looking around for inspiration. I use my phone to keep notes on writing/subject ideas. For me, summer is a fertile time to germinate ideas for future projects. Three of my projects this year, were ideas from last summer. By September, I hope to be re-energized and ready to sequester myself with my computer.
If you’re struggling to write this summer, consider taking a
hiatus from writing for a few weeks. It
might just be the antidote for a stalled writing project.
Mary Jo Guglielmo is writer and intuitive life coach. For more information check out:
http://facebook.com/DoNorth.biz
6 comments:
Good luck, Mary Jo. Let us know how the break works out.
Mary Jo, good for you!. Have an inspirational summer!
Have a wonderful time, you earned it! Just think of all the energy you'll have this fall!
I'll keep you posted.
A trip to Hawaii gave me a few ideas for new projects.
I'm also going to SCBWI LA conference---that should get my juices flowing.
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