Yes indeed, that means today, July 3rd, tomorrow July 4th, and July 5th for, well, good measure you could say.
Actually, it was free as of July 1st, but we totally spaced it.
That was probably cuz we figured that the book’s been selling so well for so long that the last thing it needed was any kind of added marketing oomph. So you know how it goes, that meant it couldn’t really be happening.
by Peggy BechkoWhile many people believe writers merrily create stories, kick back, have a good time and collect checks, writers know differently. Every profession has its draw-backs and the creative writer is no exception.
I’ve experienced bumps in the road more than once along the way and no doubt nearly every writer has. So let’s haul these little demons out of the shadows and have a look, cuz if your muse is swamped by these little guys (as opposed to being surrounded by helpful minions) you just aren’t going to get anywhere.
So, you’re saying you have no physical energy, no motivation to press on because you just want to go take a nap. Well, maybe you should. It could be that simple. If you haven’t gotten enough rest it might be time to grab a nap and come back refreshed.
Oh, wait, that’s not pleasurable at all.
Although for those of us who so often feel driven by demons to create/write/paint/you-name-it, such a gap might bring us just the teeniest bit of…relief.
If you agree with that, you can stop reading now. But if you want to create gaplessly, read on:
Today’s question comes from Lew, who wastes no time:
I am past age 50 but love to write. Does TV discriminate age wise?
And here’s today’s answer, in which I also try to waste as little time as possible…because we get older each minute, right?