Updates, Work-in-Progress, Writing Process

Sometimes all you can do is rest

Am I writing yet? No. But am I doing better? Yes! Taking the time away from my writing is not only giving me the rest I need, but also giving me distance from how I write. I started reading through my manuscript that I had developmental edited. I'm thrilled by the style and voice of… Continue reading Sometimes all you can do is rest

Life, Updates, Writing Process

Burnout is like forced hibernation

I feel like I've been asleep for the last few months. Maybe it's the weather changing, the daylight waning, or even just the burnout talking, but I feel like there has been a fog over my mind. Burnout is a wild beast. My focus is asleep, everything I try to do is boring, and worst… Continue reading Burnout is like forced hibernation

Life, Updates, Writing Process

It’s not writer’s block…it’s burnout

It has come to my attention, thanks to a dear friend, that I am doing "a lot" right now. Which honestly, fair. When I break it down into a to do list...it makes me tired to look at. Line-edit freelancing Drawing class 1x per week Writing critique group 2x per month Wedding planning Working standard… Continue reading It’s not writer’s block…it’s burnout

Life, Updates, Writing Process

Can I keep writing through burnout? Should I?

My emotions have been all over the place this past week. This could be attributed to many different things, but I think the main one is burnout. I'm sure I'm not alone when it comes to the stressors of day jobs and creative work on the side. Working all day to come home to creative… Continue reading Can I keep writing through burnout? Should I?