Writer’s Block
The past few days, I have been suffering from mild writer’s block. I don’t know what it is… Being back in the real world after vacation, perhaps? Back at work again, which can definitely suck away the excess creative energy? The new diet and exercise routine Stephen and I are doing? Or perhaps my muse simply chose this week to take her vacation, as she spent the last couple helping me out so much?
The crazy thing is that I’m not short on ideas. I have two half-finished stories that were inspired by some open anthology calls, and I really like both ideas. It’s just the execution that’s eluding me.
Usually, which I have writer’s block, I either take a break from writing and focus on absorbing other creative works, like books or TV shows, or I power through, writing whatever comes to mind until something sticks. I did the latter over my lunch hour today and made a little progress on one story, but I’m not quite happy with it yet. We’ll see how it goes. Everyone does need time to recharge the creative juices from time to time.
What about the other writer’s out there? What do y’all do when your muse goes on vacation?
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If taking a break from writing recharges the muse then my muse should be a freakin giant now. So why isn’t s/he producing???? Or is it a lazy giant? ha. A lazy gentle giant that lets birds perch on its head and quotes poetry… ok, yeah, bed now. Or I could write. The past midnight magic always makes for interesting bits. But no, sleep cycle in tatters if I do that. drat. sleep.
I usually just try to keep writing. Eventually something worthwhile will come out, lol! Also, I’ve found that reading something new helps, too!
I just keep reading more quality short stories.
My muse doesn’t get a vacation. My muse is chained in the basement, and if she tries to escape, there’s… well… you’ve all seen or read “Misery”.
Yes, Steph and Lyn, reading can definitely be inspiring. Sometimes I find TV or movies inspiring, too… as long as it’s quality (like a Joss Whedon or Rob Thomas show).
I wonder if Donna’s muse is going to have to rescue Jens’s muse?
She’s certainly welcome to try. I don’t mind the opportunity to expand my collection.
I can totally see your little muse dungeon. Poor girls, chained up with crusts of bread and tin cups of water…
Perhaps I have too vivid of an imagination!