I can’t believe it is the end of January already! Kelly Stone’s workshop on how to find the time to write opened my eyes big time to the process of excuses I make not to get the writing done. Or rather, I should say the excuses I formerly made….
Unable to stand the stress of my daily life any longer, I decided to take a long weekend and visit a friend in sunny Florida (which has not been so sunny but much, much warmer than New York). Another flew in from Abu Dabi, UAE, and another from London was in town for a convention. At one point I thought, hey, this is starting to sound like one of my novels, because right now this little group of us is scattered across the globe. Not quite the type of jet setting my characters do, but it made me realize that you never really get that far away from your writing or the books in your head.
However, it was crucial to take this break. Just the different scenery has allowed me to relax, do some plotting, and get my characters in line. I will return to New York eager for what’s up next — the Dunes and Dreams workshop at the Huntington Library, the February workshop with Bob Mayer, and my French heiress desperately searching for her brother….
Prescription: Take a day out of your element, even if you can’t get on a plane. Take a few hours even, to regroup and refresh. You’ll be glad you did, and your book will, too.
Laura Hitchens has been writing since she was eight years old! A writer by trade, Laura has written non-fiction articles, papers and websites. Now, she's excited about writing fiction! Follow her adventures while she pens her romance novels on her blog http://life-with-lorelei.blogspot.com.
Sounds like a terrific time and a perfect way to rejuvenate your creativity! See you Saturday, Laura!
I love to plot while I drive and let my wind wander across the scenic views or even the traffic and the feelings it provokes!