I’m not dead. I don’t think.
I don’t have much to write about these days.
I started this blog as sort of an online journal, a written record of journey as a writer: querying, revising, starting new projects, building a platform. The thing is, I haven’t done any of that lately. And for the first time in months, it’s not because I haven’t had the time. I just haven’t felt very literary lately. I don’t know why. Aside from doing some work around the house, I haven’t done much of anything. Maybe it’s because for the past few months I’ve been so busy I could hardly think, so when I finally get a chance to breathe, my mind and body have ganged up on me and refused to participate in anything remotely resembling activity.
Don’t worry though, I’ll snap out of it. I can coerce mind and body into functioning again – I have dirt on them. Soon the words will flow, and soon I’ll be back at work, time off once again nothing more than the hint of a distant land on the horizon. It’s okay, though. I seem to do my best when I’m overwhelmed.
Go figure.
Sometimes we just need to put our minds in storage mode!
ReplyDeleteHope you get your blogging muse back.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Joanne. Sometimes we need a break. Mine was in February--all I really accomplished was blogging. My WIP was worried that I'd abandoned the whole idea, but not to worry, I'm back to work.
ReplyDeleteHey, I hit that point last summer! Still working my way back into writing. It will happen.
ReplyDeleteGood to have you back Dan. I thought you have given yourself to the demon of blogfests for a while.
ReplyDeletethat's the exact reason i took a short blogging break. Even my good ideas were rubbing me the wrong way
ReplyDeleteGood luck with getting into the literary swing of things.
ReplyDelete:-)
After a long break you'll be missing all of us and feel the need to get back at it. Take you're time, we'll all be here when you get back.
ReplyDeleteI'm in the same boat. Here's hoping it ends soon!
ReplyDeleteWe're not dead, either. We just play dead on TV. Or something like that....good luck!
ReplyDeleteerica
Usually when I allow myself to take a break and do anything other than writing, the words sneak back in.
ReplyDeleteHope it works the same for you too!
Maybe your muses just needed a vaca too! I'm sure they had a great time, little umbrellas in their drinks, and are back and ready to inspire you! :-)
ReplyDeleteSometimes writing prompts or exercises help. One method I use is combining elements from stories in my back closet. I'm sure you will get back to writing soon.
ReplyDeleteNo worries. I am taking off next week for Florida for a vacation because I need to recharge for a bit too. I know how you feel. Sometimes I have a lot on my mind and sometimes I just have nothing to say. It depends on the mood. lol
ReplyDeleteHi Dan,
ReplyDeleteI wanted to pop over and say how much I appreciated your thoughtful response to my 'Author Vs Author' post last week. Reader insight is the entire reason I post those kinds of things, so it means a lot when people take the time to share.
As for blogging, I wouldn't worry too much. It tends to evolve over time. I started out thinking I'd blog in a certain fashion, and it has changed 2 or 3 times over the course of a year.
Just keep posting about things you think are interesting, relate it back to writing (or whatever central theme you choose) and get ideas from other bloggers.
EJ
I think this happens in some form to everyone at various times. The body and mind will regroup after some restful kindness and you'll be up and running again.
ReplyDeleteI'm in the same boat, just don't know what to write about any more :( Hopefully, it'll come back soon:)
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations on your awards. Well deserved!