I don't know if I'd call it writer's block, but right now I'm having a hell of a time writing. It's not for lack of ideas. According to Merriam-Webster writer's block is: a psychological inhibition preventing a writer from proceeding with a piece. That's a tad closer to what I'm dealing with as I just can't seem to get motivated to write.
In some ways I think it's the kiddos and the changing nature of our daily lives. Each major life change brings with it less writing time. As a single guy, no television, crumby apartment, I was at my most prolific. Then I got married. A bit less time, but still there were times when I could sneak away. First child arrives and I found my writing time was in the morning, super early in the morning when it was quiet in the house. Two boys and there's even less time, most of my writing came when I traveled. Now, no travel equals no writing.
I need to find that next evolution of my "writing time." I have got one novel ready to go, another that needs several more revisions, another that is rough, and three more in my brain ready to come out. Maybe I need to try late at night?
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