I just can't. I have no idea what is wrong with me. Am I unbalanced? Do I not get enough sleep? Is it something seasonal? I go to work, I work hard. I come home, and I just cannot make myself write. I can plan, I can think about my book, I can even dream about it. But when it comes to getting the energy to sit down and write, I browse facebook, play with my phone, even stare at my computer screen bored out of my mind. But I don't write.
I guess it's like exercise: the hardest part is starting a work out routine. But once you start, you have the energy and you feel more energetic to keep going. Maybe I just need to start. To just open up a blank document and write. And not fear that it could be crap. But, who knows? Maybe I have a little bug or cold or something and it's just making me so tired. I feel like even this post is whiny and crap. So, please excuse the blog for a day or two while I (hopefully) get my feet back under me. (Does anyone know what's wrong with me?)
No clue what's wrong, but I know what you mean.
ReplyDeleteI haven't found a solution for it besides just giving yourself time.
The words/inspiration will come when . . . you stop trying so hard. I often find the catalyst for my writing is . . . reading. I guess my mind goes into a semi-trance like state when I'm reading, and all of a sudden, especially if I've been dwelling about my writing, ideas will start to pop into my mind.
ReplyDeleteSo, find a good book, start reading, but keep ideas about your project in the back of your mind. Pretty soon, those ideas will move to the forefront of your mind. At least I hope they do.
Also, stop worrying about not writing. You'll write when you write. I go through these phases and always work my way out of them and merge back into the writing life.
S
p.s. blogging counts as writing too!
It's okay to take a break. Sometimes, when I allow myself a week off, I feel renewed in the process.
ReplyDeleteBut, not too long of a break .. don't want that muse to go awol :D
you gotta get it on
ReplyDeletedo some things, get out
stay up all night drinking korean liquor with a cripple and fraternity pledges
run until you cant breathe and then run and cough and then run again
and then take up smoking
and then quit
destroy something expensive
make a meal out of the cheapest ingredients
return the cripple's crutch because he left it behind your couch when he passed out
buy a soda, shake it up, and spray it in your own face
sprite is best, i have found
Thanks, everyone. Anonymous, you're weird, but I like it. However, I won't be doing those things.
ReplyDeleteI did manage to start the file tonight and write two paragraphs. Here's hoping I stay focused and write more!