A lot of us writers out there are guilty of describing our books as our babies. We nuture them inside our minds for months, plunking down the words and loving the story even if we know it's not yet perfect, and eventually we write THE END and send the project off into the world be it for beta reading, critting, querying, submitting to editors, whatever.
It's really, really easy to get reclusive while in writing mode. To forget your friends and your life outside the written word. That's not really healthy. We need others for inspiration and relief, for connectedness.
As of late, I've been terribly reclusive. I've been between writing projects, having turned in a project to my agent and getting her support on it. I'm floundering and found a new project I can sink my teeth into. But I can't fully commit to it, no matter how much I want to. See, I'm also due to have a baby literally any day now. The last couple of months have been rough for the pregnancy, hence why my blog has been far too silent. Preterm labor, bed rest, and a very prolonged early labor period don't make for a chatty or productive writer. Baby will be here very soon, and eventually, I'll be out of the human creation cave and feel like talking again.
In the meantime, I owe some friends phone calls and will take the time to get a few more words onto the page.
Talk to you all soon,
S
Good luck with the baby and don't feel guilty about being reclusive--it's called nesting!
ReplyDeleteRest up and take care of yourself! We'll all be here when you get back! :)
ReplyDeletewe miss you, but i think it's in everyone's best interest for ya to rest up. we'll hold down the fort until you get back :)
ReplyDeleteWow, congrats Sarah! Hope the baby is home and healthy!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about being a recluse - it's kind of hard to be social when you don't have a focus, at least for me. At least you have a REAL reason for being distracted!
All best!
I loved reading your blog, especially this post. Right now it's raining outside and I've been holed up writing without a word to the outside world. Time for a break and to reach out to touch someone. So I'm awarding you with the Versatile Blogger Award.
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