Momentum is magic when you've got it going. When I'm in the writing zone I feel complete. BUT after a visit from my parents (I see them once a year) I found it difficult this morning to get back into the swing of things. My momentum had come to a stand still and although I have many writing projects to tackle I just couldn't get into it. I paced around the house for the first half of the day searching for my muse. He had found a good hiding place! After convincing myself that I wasn't going to be happy until I achieved something today, and needed to be disciplined to get on with it, I eventually found my muse. My momentum returned and I completed that book proposal I've been wanting to do for my non-fiction manuscript. I also managed to do some further drafting on a short story I'm working on. I'm happy now!
Today I learned when momentum stops I need to push myself to get going again. It is worth the effort - the sense of achievement at the end of my day has made me a much happier writer.
Keep writing....
I find it very difficult to get the momentum going these days once it's been broken! Well done on finding that muse!
ReplyDeleteI find getting momentum going the most difficult thing, every day.
ReplyDeleteOnce I've got those first few words down, I'm fine but I can spend ages searching for them.
Good luck with your book proposal.
I am really struggling at the moment and even doing homework for my writing group is difficult and I normally sail through it. Only seeing your parents once a year must be quite difficult and probably knocked you off balance. Well done for getting going again.
ReplyDeleteTeresa - I do find it a bit scary (okay a lot scary) when I do lose my momentum, which probably doesn't help my problem. I was so determined to find my muse yesterday and to get writing!
ReplyDeleteHi Gail - I try to always have some kind of writing project to work on. I sleep better when I know the next day there is something for me to work on. Goodness, imagine the panic I would go into without a project AND no momentum, lol. Thanks for the good wishes.
ReplyDeleteMaggie May, you wouldn't believe the amount of times I tell myself, 'I can do this!' Honestly I must be some kind of writing nut, if I don't write I feel empty. I think you hit the nail on the head when you said the visit probably knocked me off balance. I did go through a lot of emotions and it was like my past collided with my present. A wise woman you are Maggie May! Thank you. I might try not to be so hard on myself now. x
ReplyDeleteIt can be very difficult to concentrate on writing if we feel unsettled (even if it's in a good way) so you're right not to be too hard on yourself for taking a while to get back into it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Patsy :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy to get out of that zone, isn't it? Sometimes, I find it helps me to do something mundane like ironing, as I can think while going through the boring task and usually long to get back to writing afterwards!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your non-fiction proposal and short story.
Thanks Rosemary. I do panic when my momentum stops. That is good advice you gave. Next time I do find myself in this situation I will do something mundane instead of going into panic mode and see if that brings me back to the writing. x
ReplyDeleteThe necessary and magical swing of momentum.
ReplyDeleteGreat post :o)
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ReplyDeleteMy muse seems to know that the momentum has to start the moment I sit in the shed with a fresh cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteHi Debs - I like the sounds of your muse :-) (thanks for leaving a comment).
ReplyDeleteWise words and I agree the push is so worth it.
ReplyDeleteDiane, I've nominated you for the irrestibly sweet blogger award, but see you already have it, so I'll leave you to decide if you want to go through it again.
ReplyDeleteWise words. I have a sign in my office that says "Just Write". It reminds me that I just have to get on with it, muse or no muse. :)
ReplyDeleteHello Rae - thanks for your comment. We just have to find that positive energy to push ourselves! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Patsy - that is so sweet of you to think of me. Thank you x
ReplyDeleteI do like your sign. You are absolutely right we do have to get on with it, muse or no muse. Thanks for your comment.
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