Thanks for these suggestions! Yes, being a writer seems to require the ability to be intensely disciplined in the craft, and then lots of time between when we just kind of drift doing nothing, or else something totally different.
Thanks for the essay about the 15 writers with unusual hobbies!
I like to go to the local museum. There's usually a new exhibit there that I would not have thought to go see, but is interesting & inspiring its own way. When stuck, I like to experience art in some other medium besides writing: visual, or musical-- somehow it feeds my writing.
I go through phases when I sit around and watch trees, sleep around on a couch or simply listen to music - its usually in these times when I come up with more thoughts. Sometimes expecting to keep churning out might result in lack of genuineness and creativity.
Thanks for these suggestions! Yes, being a writer seems to require the ability to be intensely disciplined in the craft, and then lots of time between when we just kind of drift doing nothing, or else something totally different.
And try not to feel guilty about the drift :)
Thanks for the essay about the 15 writers with unusual hobbies!
I like to go to the local museum. There's usually a new exhibit there that I would not have thought to go see, but is interesting & inspiring its own way. When stuck, I like to experience art in some other medium besides writing: visual, or musical-- somehow it feeds my writing.
I love all of this!
Thanks for this article.
I go through phases when I sit around and watch trees, sleep around on a couch or simply listen to music - its usually in these times when I come up with more thoughts. Sometimes expecting to keep churning out might result in lack of genuineness and creativity.