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Not so much.
In fact, not at all.
I used to write every day. 500 to 1,000 words a day. And I churned out a novel (well, most of a novel) at that rate in a few months. It wasn't a very good novel, in fact I'll probably scrap it and return to my first novel; I'm much more invested in that one.
But wait, did you notice in that last sentence I implied that I was returning to writing? 'Cause I am.
My Georgia is four months old now and life has settled down into something resembling a predictable pattern and Amelia still naps during the day, kind of, and it's just time.
And you know another reason I need to start writing seriously again?
Because when I write, I run. It's true. Somehow in my brain the two activities have been linked together and if I do one, I feel inspired to do the other. If I skip one, well, the other falls off almost without question.
So. Here's to writing. And running.
And I desperately, desperately need both in my life again.
Because these two lovely ladies deserve me at my best:
And I'm better/happier/healthier/cuter/patienter when I'm being creative.
So next time you see me, ask me, "Are you writing?" And I had better say, "Yes."
6 comments:
You are fully entitled to a "Drop Off the Face of the Earth" card when you have a baby. Didn't they give you one at the hospital?
Seriously though, good on you for getting writing again! You can do it!
Write Charles WRITE! I want a published novel out of you within the next 10 years. But I understand you're busy being a mother too. I just want everything out of you, that's all.
I totally get it! It's amazing how one activity influences another. for me it's when I exercise then I am really good to read my scriptures. :)
I think you are awesome and I can't wait to read your novel someday.
Yay for both! I love them both!
I didn't know that you write! I'm impressed. You're smart to take advantage of this time when they are both napping.
Charlotte, I have found the same to be true. Not that I'm a writer like you, but I find when I run more that I am also more productive in other parts of my life, not to mention much happier too. Here's to your resolution :)
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