tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post8575053796166294083..comments2024-03-20T02:49:17.606-07:00Comments on Between Fact and Fiction: Being Not A WriterNatalie Whipplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-46942556366545898222014-09-18T12:21:46.398-07:002014-09-18T12:21:46.398-07:00Wow... Ironically, I'm going through this exac...Wow... Ironically, I'm going through this exact same thing right now. My writing group and my friends and family keep asking me how my writing is going and all I can say is "meh." I'm not interested in it right now. I want to play video games and read until 1AM. I want to go on walks with my husband and throw writing aside for the time being. <br /><br />I was worried that maybe I was losing the desire, but now that I've read your post, I feel like maybe I'm just doing what you're doing. I need a break. I'm burnt out. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing, because now I feel better in my own writing journey. =) R. A. Meenanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14250828348872453976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-91022656706308713252014-09-16T23:52:48.735-07:002014-09-16T23:52:48.735-07:00How can you not be a writer and still manage to co...How can you not be a writer and still manage to come up with a new verb?<br /><br />Anyhow, have fun as you Whipphiate. Enjoy the break.Whirlochrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846196906206886945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-9850902242687224912014-09-16T15:16:48.849-07:002014-09-16T15:16:48.849-07:00Enjoy enjoying life! =) I can totally understand n...Enjoy enjoying life! =) I can totally understand needing a break- we all do. Go rock those video games!Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-63060941644877456502014-09-16T13:36:50.687-07:002014-09-16T13:36:50.687-07:00I'm glad to hear you're taking time out fo...I'm glad to hear you're taking time out for yourself. It's easy to get caught up in a career and lose sight of who you are as a person.<br /><br />Just a thought- I really hope you come back stronger next year after your break. But if you don't, that's okay too. There are plenty of people who get into a career and find the love gone after five-ten years. You as a person are more then you as a writer. You as a writer are awesome too, but what I'm saying is that you shouldn't be afraid to reinvent yourself. You're not a failure if you find that life is pulling you in a different direction. You've achieved your dream, you shouldn't feel chained to it. I sometimes wonder if this is something I'll do for the rest of my life. After all, people of our generation are expected to have multiple careers, are we not? ;)<br /><br />Anyway, that's my two cents. I hope you have a ton of fun on your break!Jennavier Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497588092251261658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-41597292389429678022014-09-16T11:39:20.439-07:002014-09-16T11:39:20.439-07:00Hope you find some rest and refreshment. :)
Edge ...Hope you find some rest and refreshment. :)<br /><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><b> Edge of Your Seat Stories </b></a>Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-69970154969906718362014-09-16T08:44:58.738-07:002014-09-16T08:44:58.738-07:00Writing is life, but also life is writing. If you ...Writing is life, but also life is writing. If you do stop and pay attention to what's around you (like playing video games and enjoying your family) your writing will, when you return to it, reflect all that passion for life.<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />RogerRogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422504922725630957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-17765840717370144632014-09-16T08:30:25.853-07:002014-09-16T08:30:25.853-07:00A break is a good thing,A break is a good thing,William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-82091707574958851612014-09-16T08:17:48.784-07:002014-09-16T08:17:48.784-07:00I usually feel guilty when I take breaks from writ...I usually feel guilty when I take breaks from writing and blogging and tweeting, but then I remember I needed every last one of them to focus on living my life and I shrug it off. Enjoy the time off! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12294516011395206412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-46875833551786950242014-09-16T04:34:23.335-07:002014-09-16T04:34:23.335-07:00ALL THE HUGS, Natalie! I'm SO SO happy for you...ALL THE HUGS, Natalie! I'm SO SO happy for you and all you've done over these past few years…you've balanced a crazy schedule amazingly well. Enjoy your break!! xoxoLynne Matsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18415839149588934992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-15256713136707173882014-09-16T02:04:40.922-07:002014-09-16T02:04:40.922-07:00I took a couple months off from writing this year,...I took a couple months off from writing this year, once I'd finished the edits on Memory War and Lady Raven. It's good to take time to re-charge. Paul Anthony Shortthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393249001158230985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-17465817931839529732014-09-15T20:27:28.791-07:002014-09-15T20:27:28.791-07:00I've had a bit of break lately mainly because ...I've had a bit of break lately mainly because my brain isn't working due to the pregnancy, but it's actually been great. I've loved watching TV shows during naps and sewing and reading books.<br />I think this is an excellent idea.Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444920778218867295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-87811585370123043232014-09-15T19:35:49.371-07:002014-09-15T19:35:49.371-07:00Word. *flashes a gangsta peace sign*Word. *flashes a gangsta peace sign*Jessie Humphrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096043821002254348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-28507015430880102362014-09-15T18:34:54.117-07:002014-09-15T18:34:54.117-07:00Sounds like a great idea. 5 books in 15 months is ...Sounds like a great idea. 5 books in 15 months is insane (in a good way)! Enjoy your time off! Maya Prasadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13095006683729632047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-73778837881950045152014-09-15T18:15:14.431-07:002014-09-15T18:15:14.431-07:00Taking a break this summer was the first time I di...Taking a break this summer was the first time I didn't feel stressed that I wasn't writing. And it was lovely. I hope you have a wonderful break - you deserve it! XOSara B. Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213313028658810705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-69963901003406918602014-09-15T17:54:05.504-07:002014-09-15T17:54:05.504-07:00I think a LOT of us realize we're happier when...I think a LOT of us realize we're happier when we pull back from the internet. I'm glad you're taking steps to protect your happiness. We could all probably stand to evaluate our social media usage and figure out where to concentrate our efforts and where to disconnect.Kristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771013578685419826noreply@blogger.com