The Slog Rears Its Ugly Head

[cathschaffstump]

Here it comes!

Tiredness, flagging enthusiasm, and just plain ole don't want to slog through editing any more.

It seems that I haven't worked on anything brand new in a surprisingly long time (reality says since May). I look forward to Hulk Hercules like a hungry wolf eying a beef steak. Anything new that makes me feel sparkly again!

However, and rightly so, I want to get this revision back to Agent A in a timely fashion. I do wish there was a break from Substance to be had now, but there isn't.

I'll just ride the wave and roll up my sleeves. I am curious, because I know this happens to all of us writers, no matter how much we love our stories. How do you combat the slog? And if it's drinking, well, I need another solution.

Bored now.

Catherine

Comments

[p-sunshine.livejournal.com]

On Combatting the Slog - Pick up someone else's book for an hour, enjoy it with a bubble bath and cup of tea/coffee (something caffeinated), then at the end of the hour, daydream for about 5 minutes on how awesome it would be for someone else to have taken an hour enjoying your book in the tub. Then go revise.

[cathschaffstump.livejournal.com]

Brilliant!

You are my hero for this!

Catherine

[dracschick.livejournal.com]

Well, I teach and I think teaching helps my writing ('feeds it) and vice versa.

*hugs*
good luck and do take care,
Chris