An Author’s Cup of Tea

Although it's essential to keep writing and not give up on a story, it's also necessary to allow yourself occasional breaks. This may seem a bit contradictory, given the topic of my last blog, but I think that this subject is equally as important. Created via the  imgflip meme generator A Break or Procrastination? This can be a difficult question to answer. How do you know if you're taking a necessary break or if you're just procrastinating on a difficult project? In my experience, this has to do with when you've chosen to take your break. Is it happening during a bout of writer's block? Sorry, but in most cases, that would qualify as procrastination.  Created via the  imgflip meme generator When would it be considered a necessary break, then? For me, these types of breaks come between drafts. In fact, many published authors recommend taking at least a few weeks after each draft. Then, you can look at your piece with fresh eyes. Some authors choose to start a ne...

We all write because we love it, right? But if you're anything like me, there are moments in time when you can't help but completely forget about that love. Every time you sit down to write, it starts to feel like a chore. Perhaps you find yourself groaning and smacking your forehead more often than you'd like to admit. So, what does it take to break out of these ruts? How can we find our love for writing again? Created via the imgflip meme generator To Write is to Live The author Johan Thompson once said, "To read is to breathe; to write is to live!" And I don't know about you, but this quote summarizes a lot of the reasons I find myself returning to my stories no matter how much pain they bring me. There is just something about writing stories, creating entire worlds, that feels suspiciously like being alive . I need my stories, just as much as they need me.  Created via the  imgflip meme generator Who Are You Writing For? Are you writing for yourself? If ...