Yesterday, for the first time in a week, I worked on my novel. I have written blogs, done a few short crits but it was the first time I’ve really been able to write. I loved it. I was uncertain at first feeling distanced from my characters. But there they were waiting for me and was able to sink right into their lives. It didn’t stop when I stopped writing either. As I was trying to drift off to sleep I was still having ideas for how to intensify the conflict or emphasize an emotion. No wonder I haven’t been feeling right lately. I NEED writing. The good news is only two and a half more weeks until life goes back to normal (whatever that is).
Does anyone else get a little twitchy and feisty if they don't write?
Twitchy, feisty, grumbly, and downright pouty. I lose my focus, my grasp of the spoken word goes south, AND I go off my feed. Not a good look!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting back into it!
Oh, absolutely. Twitchy, feisty, moody ... I'm not the nicest of people to be around when I can't write, that's for sure. My poor husband will attest to that. :-P Great to hear you're back at the desk, pounding out the words - yay!
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ReplyDeleteLol, off your feed. I start craving baked goods. I think I've gained five pounds the last six weeks. Of course I haven't been exercising, sleeping or eating regular meals but my chocolate doughnut intake has increased greatly.
Rachel:
ReplyDeleteThanks, it feels good. I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets out of sorts.
Oh yes :-) My longest dry spell was a couple of years, and I felt off in some little corner of my soul the entire time...
ReplyDeleteI went a couple years too once but I didn't know what was wrong. Until then writing had only been a hobby. I'm glad I figured it out.
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