There are
benefits to writing each day. Not only
will you get your book finished, but you will keep your unconscious mind thinking
about your story.
Or are you
waiting for that spark of inspiration?
In my experience it only comes knocking when I’m writing. And that’s one of the reasons I write every
day. The other reasons are many and varied from total absorption in my plot and characters, to being compulsive and determined to finish the book.
Of course,
with everything else we have to fit into our days, writing, more often than not,
will be the activity we can’t fit in.
But even half an hour on a daily basis will be beneficial to your
writing and your story. So if you can
find a little window at some point during your day or evening, take it. Set a reasonable goal for the time you have
and you will be surprised what you accomplish.
Earlier I
mentioned your unconscious mind and I mentioned this because even with only a minimal amount of
actual writing time each day, your unconscious mind will still be working away long after you have finished.
Another great post Jill! What you say in the last paragraph is so true. When I was working on my book, I could be cooking or watching television or something else and all of a sudden, my story would jump out of my subconscious mind into the forefront with a new idea or a needed edit for one already written. Really looking forward to your next mystery.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Crazy Fox. It's true isn't it? You can be doing something entirely different from writing and ideas pop into your head. That's when I need a pen and paper because I never remember what it was otherwise.
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