As always, very helpful, Charlotte! I hope to get back to some sort of routine with the WIP and other projects soon. It wd be a relief to have that as a staple again. Thanks!
What's the saying about the longest journey starting with a single step? It reminds me of the gratitude practice I started years ago to help heal clinical depression--which on a lot of days was coming up with one tiny thing that I could be happy about/thankful for. It made a difference. It added up. And like the 900 day walking woman, whether it's around the block or a marathon, it counts. Thank you for this reminder - I'm in query hell at the moment and your posted definitely lifted the weight. :)
I'm so glad it was helpful! And thanks for sharing that story about how finding even one tiny thing to be grateful for helped you. Sending you all good wishes for success in query hell!
This is so true for me, too. One of the biggest (and best) changes I made in my writing career a few years ago was to carve out time to write 5 days a week, even if it's just an hour or two. I don't always hit that mark lately because I think I don't have enough time to make the writing count--but this is a great reminder that even a few minutes can be beneficial. Thanks, Charlotte!
I would LOVE an unstuck session on a particular song which has eluded me. Would that count for being unstuck? And I will gladly sing your praises everywhere even without the unstuck session.
As always, very helpful, Charlotte! I hope to get back to some sort of routine with the WIP and other projects soon. It wd be a relief to have that as a staple again. Thanks!
I'm glad it was helpful. And I know you'll be back into that routine soon!
Love this and it's a very timely reminder. Thank you, as always, Charlotte!
And thank you for reading and commenting, my friend!
Always! I’m a fan!
What's the saying about the longest journey starting with a single step? It reminds me of the gratitude practice I started years ago to help heal clinical depression--which on a lot of days was coming up with one tiny thing that I could be happy about/thankful for. It made a difference. It added up. And like the 900 day walking woman, whether it's around the block or a marathon, it counts. Thank you for this reminder - I'm in query hell at the moment and your posted definitely lifted the weight. :)
I'm so glad it was helpful! And thanks for sharing that story about how finding even one tiny thing to be grateful for helped you. Sending you all good wishes for success in query hell!
Charlotte, I love the wisdom you offer in this piece. It relates to writing and everything else in our lives!
It does indeed speak to everything else in our lives, doesn't it? Thanks, Sandra!
This is so true for me, too. One of the biggest (and best) changes I made in my writing career a few years ago was to carve out time to write 5 days a week, even if it's just an hour or two. I don't always hit that mark lately because I think I don't have enough time to make the writing count--but this is a great reminder that even a few minutes can be beneficial. Thanks, Charlotte!
Thank you for this reminder that it can be done, Lauren. Honestly, it's hard. But its also doable! Thanks for reading and commenting.
I would LOVE an unstuck session on a particular song which has eluded me. Would that count for being unstuck? And I will gladly sing your praises everywhere even without the unstuck session.
Yes! Let's do it! A song that eludes you definitely counts. And I know you already sing my praises far and wide, so thank you! I'll DM you.
Ooh! May combust from happiness.
Same, same! Almost as good as meeting in person!