Edits. Critiques. Synopsis. Networking. Queries. Rejections. Contracts. Signings. Sound Familiar? I'm always thinking about writing. It's like a ghost haunting me day in and day out. I love to air out the haunted mansion by recording my characters' demands on empty pages. I love writing--it's my most favorite obsessions I have in my life. But there are times when I need to escape from it, you know?
It follows me everywhere! Into the shower, bed, church (I try to leave it behind at church--but when someone mentions a cool life story or a quote I think, ooh ooh! That would make a rockin story!)
There are times when I feel boxed in. I read several blogs and I came across one that talked about open spaces or holed up--what kind of writer are you? I think I am both. I need an outlet rather than my hobbie--lol.
I need to swim a thousand laps, dance the night away, run 10,000 miles. My mind needs decluttering from too much obsessing. I'm going stark, raving mad!!!! Whew . . . Then I'll feel better.
I know that reading can be extremely healing, but . . . it still involves the writer in you.
What are your outlets from the writing world?
Is that the new choker you made? It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy other outlets? Movies, horse-back riding, gardening (this is new), board-games, video-games...bunches and bunches. I sometimes forget to get involved in them (writing IS an obsession!) but when I do, it's like rediscovering the sun.
I'm suffering from the same thing right now. I know how you feel! My WIP is following me around like Mary's little lamb. I just want to do another activity and have it NOT jump into the foreground of my thoughts. PLEASE? Sorry no suggestions. I'm in need of some myself :)
ReplyDeleteI try to relax from writing and reading by watching movies I like. Usually actions or comedies.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course rough housing with the kids.
I like yours! I'm definitely a wide open spaces kind of girl.
ReplyDeleteI take walks. I know what you mean about having to escape from what started out as being an escape. Writing takes us over. Walking and hanging with family - helps to refresh me.
ReplyDeleteLove those pictures! I like to go camping, read books, hang out with the family, and sing. Singing is my second great obsession.
ReplyDeleteLaura! Horseback riding sounds like so much fun. I wish we owned some land and a few horses--that was our dream as we first started out in our marriage!
ReplyDeleteHello Jessica! It's so hard to have it follow you and not able to do anything about it. :(
What a sweet daddy you are, David! I'm glad you rough house with your kidlets! :D
Nisa, there's just something about wide open spaces. The feeling of freedom... *sigh*
Hi Mary! Now that the weather is getting nicer, I can see walks as a definite alternative! I love those.
Oooh, Angie--singing? I adore singing. It's been my wildest dream to become part of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir since I was fifteen!!