I've been on an extended hiatus from fiction writing. The stirrings have come and gone, but they are quite pronounced now. There is a feeling that comes to roost before the writing must begin. Any naturally inclined fiction writer who has taken any kind of leave probably knows what I'm talking about. The inner nagging started a few weeks before NaNoWriMo back in November, but I wasn't really ready then. Am I ready now? I'm not sure, but there is the feeling...
So now, I am looking around, trying to decide what things I can do to feel ready. There is a bit of personal stress that I can't get rid of, but what about the things that I can fix up a bit? I went through a readying process in November before my aborted attempt at NaNo. I went through a continuing version of it while writing previous novels as well. The now-predictable pattern went something like this: Spend most of my available time writing for a few weeks. Gradually get a little behind on a few things. Take a break for a few days or a week or so to restore my life, home, desk, etcetera to normal operational levels before resuming. This is where I laugh a bit. I won't exactly be starting at what I would call a normal operational level. Life during the writing hiatus was too chaotic for anything like that! Since my failed 'comeback' in November, I have realized that if I wait until I have normal operational levels to start this time, I might be waiting until I'm an old lady!
I'm not sure what I will be posting here in the next few weeks or months, but I have a feeling that what I post will help me to find my way back to my stories.
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7 comments:
How nice to have you in the blogging world!
Like you, I often have many "failed starts" when I begin a new novel, sometimes even WHILE I'm in the midst of writing one :)
What a great feeling, though, huh? The tug and pull of a story that must be told? I'll check back for your future posts.
P.S. Txs for popping by my blog!
I've certainly had my share of interruptions. I just have to do a little bit every day and not get too stressed out about missing a day or so every now and then. I try for 200 words a day on something. I can do that. More is great, when it happens that I have time. It works for me, anyway.
Great to have you around, I'm interested to see what you come up with for us.
Hi, Holly. Yes, I figured others would understand about failed starts. The pull of a story can be quite powerful. Thanks for visiting.
Hi, Carter. I have been thinking that writing a few hundred words a day might be the way to go. I'm glad you came by. I blurked at your place until I read your short story. :-)
It's the same for me too. I try to write a little every day and try not to get too stressed if I miss a day or two. Like most writers, I have days when the writing flows and others that have me staring at a blank screen.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and good luck with the writing.
Thank you for stopping by to read, Marie. And thanks for the inspiring meme. I just published it. :-)
Zoo Keeper,
I hope what you write here helps you find your way back to your stories too.
Rosie.
Thank you, Rosie. I'm getting a little bit closer. I can feel it.
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