by Elizabeth S. Craig, @elizabethspanncraig.com
I’ve realized stepping away from writing could be simply as essential as displaying up on the keyboard. But it surely’s been a tricky lesson and one thing I nonetheless actually battle with. Right here’s an inventory of the way reducing again on our writing time may also help.
Refilling the Nicely
Typically we get our greatest concepts both throughout or after a break from our e book. Taking a stroll, studying, watching motion pictures, or doing something we get pleasure from has a approach of recharging our creativity.
Readability By means of Distance
Once I step again from a manuscript for a short time, I return with contemporary eyes. Plot issues that appeared completely insurmountable can all of the sudden have apparent options. It’s additionally simpler for character inconsistencies to leap out.
Stopping Burnout
Author burnout is actual and damaging. I’ve skilled the warning indicators—when writing looks like a chore, once I’m simply going via the motions. Taking deliberate breaks earlier than reaching this level has preserved each my love for writing and my productiveness over the long run. I can positively write once I’m burned out, nevertheless it tends to return out actually flat.
Life Steadiness
Our identities shouldn’t be solely outlined by what we produce. My relationships, well being, and experiences exterior writing in the end make me a greater storyteller. Scheduled breaks permit me to be absolutely current with household throughout holidays and keep in mind that I’m not only a writing machine.
Return with Renewed Goal
After each break, I return to writing with clearer function and contemporary power. And much more enthusiasm towards my work.
How do you steadiness constant writing observe with vital breaks?
