For a first week back after a whole lot of travel and no reading, writing, or online activity at all, I’m surprised at how productive I’ve been. Although in retrospect it’s not such a surprise, because my brain is rested, refueled with experiences and images and the stuff creativity is made of, and I’m ready to work.
Clearly time off is good for writing. I did not go off to wallow in slothdom and never write again. I came back and knocked out edits on one project, got another set of edits well underway, and also hashed out all the details on a new project and have that ready to roll (and in fact I have a great opening already written).
More valuable, though, I came back with a clarity of focus I’d been lacking; I’d been unclear on what I wanted to do, and now I know exactly what my game plan is. And it includes shelving a book I’ve been waffling on all summer, but that’s okay. The truth is, that book doesn’t fit what I want to do, overall. Not at this time. So it would be a bad idea to sell it now. Knowing this, I’m okay with putting it aside.
I’m still working my way through Camelot, and since I’d like the weekend off, I’m going to be buckled down today.
Hi 🙂
I’m glad you are back Charlene.
Thanks for the post.
Excellent news on the productivity and focus.
All the best,
@RKCharron
xoxo
I’m always amazed how clear things–writing or otherwise–can seem after a little time away. That little bit of distance really helps.
Kris, it works wonders. And I am now a believer in getting unplugged and away from civilization on a regular basis.
RK, it’s good to be back.
I love time away. Our brains need the time to rest and be reenergized. Glad your time away gave you what you needed!
Annmarie, I think we forget our brains need a rest. Our bodies remind us. I’m glad, too.
You are inspiring me to unplug from the internet before the end of the summer! 🙂 That said, we’ve missed you on the interwebs — welcome back!
MicheleL
Michele, even a Labor Day weekend unplugged would probably do you a world of good. Even if you are knee-deep in Lady Lazarus. *g* It’s good to be back! I missed the Write Ons.
I think I need to unplug for a week or so. Hopefully, I’ll be able to make that happen in the next few weeks. Because you’re right. The brain does need a break just like the body does.
I think the brain might need rest more than the body does. Fingers crossed you get to go unplug!