A writer writes
I've had a mild nagging (only mild, mind you) feeling that I should be writing. Now. I'm still in that mode: "Okay, kids are in school, laundry started, groceries shopped, I can get two hours in if I skip lunch - Go!" However, I've found it's really beneficial for me to step back after finishing a WIP (phew) and not angst about getting writing time in when I can.
I have to remind myself: I COMPLETED A NOVEL! I can take some time off! My brain will not like me if I don't. I need to let things settle. Besides, I am waiting for critiques and will want to be free to address those when they come in.
I think part of my problem is that I associate not writing every spare minute with not getting any closer to my writing goal. I hid from doing anything with my writing for a long time until I realized if I ever wanted to be published I had to start working my butt off. Stopping = fail.
I'm giving myself permission to go into mull mode - and not feel worried/guilty/restless.
I have to remind myself: I COMPLETED A NOVEL! I can take some time off! My brain will not like me if I don't. I need to let things settle. Besides, I am waiting for critiques and will want to be free to address those when they come in.
I think part of my problem is that I associate not writing every spare minute with not getting any closer to my writing goal. I hid from doing anything with my writing for a long time until I realized if I ever wanted to be published I had to start working my butt off. Stopping = fail.
I'm giving myself permission to go into mull mode - and not feel worried/guilty/restless.