Wednesday, March 13, 2013

A novel idea: turning a setback into a comeback

I have a confession to make.  I took four days off from writing.  I know I promised to write every day this month, but sometimes you just need a break! Or at least I did.  Today after working out, showering, etc. I brewed another half pot of coffee and turned on my computer.  It took me a few minutes to even remember what I had last written, which could have been avoided if I hadn't stopped writing.  But I sipped my coffee and, like Popeye with his can of spinach, I sprang into action. 

Before I knew it I finished my new chapter, and satisfied with what I wrote, I made the move from creating new chapters back to editing.  As I read through chapter five, occasionally changing or adding something, I realized that I was truly enjoying what I was reading.  I felt like these newly edited parts were now something I could be proud of.  They were now something entertaining me and leaving me wanting more.  My head swelled with pride and I kept going, only stopping long enough to pick Ethan up from school.  Around five o'clock I finally had to stop for the night so that I could get dinner made.

It was such a successful day of writing that I can't wait to dive in again tomorrow.  So sometimes I guess you just need a few days off.

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