I’ve been going crazy, working on my two WIPs and really getting nowhere. I just can’t get the stories to gel the way I want, yet.
Therefore, I’m putting all writing on the back burner. Until October.
BUT I’m not going to stop myself if something hits me before then. But until October, all pressure is off. My agent has two books now, so I think it’s okay for me to rest a bit. Right?
I think I WILL work on character sketches and things like that to keep me in shape, but I won’t stress about writing a freakin’ novel. And I’ll always be updating my
October is a magic writing month for me. So there is no need to try to force it now.
*feels weight lift from chest*
Sounds like you’ve got the write attitude. It looks like I’m taking August off–I was on fire June/July–August hit–nothing. Kids stopped being cooperative etc.
While I’m sorry for your wheel spinning, it helps to hear others have the same problem!
Sounds like you have a great plan, though. Good luck!
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Good for you, recognizing you need the mental break. Every now and then I go into a total panic about momentum. My poor agent! I’ll call her and start raving about how I need to get more books finished, she needs to be selling this work or that…she smiles, says “un-huh” and explains why things are perfectly on track.
And after I shut up and listen, I agree.
One thing she said to me, after she had three mss of mine, “It’s okay if you take a break.”
And now I try to give myself that time. So rest and refresh. Your writing will be stronger for it.
-Paula
Sounds like a great idea! Have a great break and come back refreshed.