Another day of randomness here. This time, my list of things that aren't writing, but count:1--Editing a friend's short story.
2--Critiquing a friend's manuscript.
3--Reading.
4--Brainstorming back cover blurbs for anthologies.
5--Answering questions about viruses for a friend who is doing real writing.
6--Blogging lists of randomness.
7--Planning out blog posts of actual purpose.
8--Discussing writing in the comments on someone else's blog.
9--Outlining a speech I'll be giving on online marketing.
10--Freaking out about number nine.
11--Approving the galleys of my stories that are coming out in anthologies soon.
12--Dusting my desk so my computer doesn't overheat.
13--Daydreaming. Yep, I'm counting it.
See, I've just been too busy "writing" to write.
2 comments:
Totally relate to this list. It's encouraging to see my days aren't so different from "real" writers.
She called me a "real" writer! *smiles*
Thanks, Ginny.
Honestly, I think so many times we read about the writing process in books and blogs that say you have to write, write, write, every day or you're not a "real" writer. But I know so many writers who take breaks for days, weeks, months at a time. I feel guilty when I do that, but when I look at my life closely I realize I'm not just skipping out--I really am doing things related to writing.
Glad you found this an encouragement!
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