Mar 6, 2013

Balance

Insecure Writers Support Group




Do you know what I like about the Insecure Writers Support Group?  Aside from the generous support of course.

It's that every time that first Wednesday rolls around and I think I have been free of anything seriously concerning, I get that little epiphany moment and see that problem I didn't realise I had been avoiding all month.

The most obvious has been my lack of a schedule or any visible productivity, and I may confess I have stumbled recently with my whole 'write a little everyday' thing.  It wasn't anything major that drove me away, just life events really.  An overseas trip and an unconscious need for a little escapism that has had me devouring books.  Even now the reader in me is demanding more.

Is it okay to take a break and indulge the reader?  I think it is :)

But here's to not letting the writer off the hook, I had a routine and like exercising I need to stay on it.  I need to actually commit, like an appointment, keep writing everyday, start publishing once a week.

What do you want to see more of?

to optimistic goal setting,
Jaq xx

Tunes
Around Here - Thelma Plum
Giant Tortoise - Pond
Brighter Than Gold - The Cat Empire

8 comments:

  1. It's definitely easy to fall out of practice when it comes to writing. But, at least, you're reading and that's a good companion activity to writing, I'd say.

    Once you get back in the swing of things, it'll be like you never left :)

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  2. Maybe it's possible to satisfy the reader in you along with the writer. Try something like book reviews.
    But then sometimes it is better to take a little break.
    Hope you find your niche once again! :)

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    1. I have wanted to do a little post about some of the books I read recently, the last one was just too good :)

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    2. Nothing better than writing about a book you have absolutely loved.
      Which book was it?
      Waiting for that post.. ;)

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  3. I'm trying to indulge both the reader and the writer this month, because they've been so neglected while I queried.

    But yeah, I think it's good to read. Boosts our creativity.

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  4. I think I'm a little like you. I go at things in fits and spurts ... and I think it's a good thing (well this is what I tell myself anyway).

    It means that I'm doing what I'm passionate about. I'm devouring books. I'm pouring myself onto the page. Writing when inspired makes writing that much easier.

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  5. Reading is so important. I am just the opposite, I DON'T read enough and I need to spend some time every day doing it. I used to read ALL THE TIME before I starting writing. NOW... well, not good. I did read one book this year so far. But I had planned at least one a month. Doesn't sound like much, but last year I hadn't read any. Life....

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  6. In my opinion....YES! Reading is paramount and there are times when you just need to feed that hunger...even if it means sacrificing some writing time. :)

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