I think you brought up a variety of really nice things in this one. The first being the whole "not busy" thing. It really is a myth. Even now, on summer vacation, I'm still busy or tired. I think that when writing is truly a part of who you are, you find time for it. Whether that's at 4:30 in the morning or right before you go to bed. And it's constantly on your mind. So, as you described, even when you're not writing you still are. You're thinking about the characters, the plot, and imagining being reunited with it all again. Writing as I've gotten older has become more of a balancing issue than anything. But we always come back to it. Thanks for this <3
Thanks for this. I kind of needed it. I get really frustrated when I didn't manage to write or draw anything in a day, and sometimes things are so busy a few "unproductive" days pass x_x but yes. The health. The memories. The people I needed to be there for. The fact that I'm always creating regardless. Thank you for reminding me of these things 🩵
(Also.. I'm glad you managed to get away from psychopath D: sending hugs to the younger you T-T 🫂)
My heart did a little jig when I saw your name in my notifications! I hope you are well, friend. Ayla still has your artwork on her wall in a place of honor.
Younger Me accepts your hug and invites you over for Snacks for Dinner and 80s Animated Movies night. 🧡
So good! Ayla is kicking a** as a dancer -- hip-hop and lyrical and jazz. I'm currently drowning in the cross-currents of Book Marketing, Book Writing, Career, Mom, Wife, and Self waters, but I'll rise above.
Younger me LIVED on snacks and I love old animated movies more than anything, the more obscure the better.
I agree that every creative person has to adjust there practice according to the architecture of their life and the rhythms of their own psyche. It’s helpful to read how others practice, like King, but you don’t have to adopt somebody else’s template.
I think you brought up a variety of really nice things in this one. The first being the whole "not busy" thing. It really is a myth. Even now, on summer vacation, I'm still busy or tired. I think that when writing is truly a part of who you are, you find time for it. Whether that's at 4:30 in the morning or right before you go to bed. And it's constantly on your mind. So, as you described, even when you're not writing you still are. You're thinking about the characters, the plot, and imagining being reunited with it all again. Writing as I've gotten older has become more of a balancing issue than anything. But we always come back to it. Thanks for this <3
Thanks for this. I kind of needed it. I get really frustrated when I didn't manage to write or draw anything in a day, and sometimes things are so busy a few "unproductive" days pass x_x but yes. The health. The memories. The people I needed to be there for. The fact that I'm always creating regardless. Thank you for reminding me of these things 🩵
(Also.. I'm glad you managed to get away from psychopath D: sending hugs to the younger you T-T 🫂)
My heart did a little jig when I saw your name in my notifications! I hope you are well, friend. Ayla still has your artwork on her wall in a place of honor.
Younger Me accepts your hug and invites you over for Snacks for Dinner and 80s Animated Movies night. 🧡
HUGGGSSS
How are you guys doing?
(That would be so lovely xD)
So good! Ayla is kicking a** as a dancer -- hip-hop and lyrical and jazz. I'm currently drowning in the cross-currents of Book Marketing, Book Writing, Career, Mom, Wife, and Self waters, but I'll rise above.
Younger me LIVED on snacks and I love old animated movies more than anything, the more obscure the better.
How are you doing?
I agree that every creative person has to adjust there practice according to the architecture of their life and the rhythms of their own psyche. It’s helpful to read how others practice, like King, but you don’t have to adopt somebody else’s template.
Agree completely. I sometimes think the pressure to conform to the advice of famous writers can crush a young creative's self-belief.