From the past few days, life has constantly interrupted my
writing, in one way or the other. And as the Internet was down from the past
one week, I could not visit any blogs or access my emails from my laptop. I had
my doubts whether I would be able to make the IWSG post on time. But,
thankfully the Internet connection has been restored and here I am.
I have somehow got addicted to meeting the deadline for the IWSG posts. IWSG is an online group for
writers. We post on the first Wednesday of every month. This amazing group was
started by Alex Cavanaugh - Author
of Amazon bestsellers: CassaStar, CassaStorm, CassaFire and Dragon of the
Stars. IWSG is a place where we writers discuss all about our writing and the million
and one insecurities that afflict us in our writing and publishing journey. We
also support and encourage other writers. Remember to check out the IWSG Website for awesome writing tips.
This month my main worry is when life
interrupts our writing. From the past few days my writing has been going slow,
due to a variety of reasons: family health issues, my viral infection and
ofcourse the Internet being down (I could not research for my MS). Initially, I
was quite upset with myself for not being able to meet my writing deadlines.
But, things are really not in my hands. After the family health issue was
sorted, I developed a viral fever; the cough is so bad that I am in no mood to
even read, forget about writing my book.
I have decided to go easy on myself and
not worry about the word count. I am going to take it slow for the next few
days and will work on my manuscript after I recover. In the meanwhile, I am
going to reread a few of my favourite books.
I am looking forward to visiting all your
blogs and seeing what you all have been doing in my absence.
I hope you feel better soon. Sounds like you've been juggling quite a bit and I wish you luck. Writing sometimes has to take a backseat and it's frustrating, but necessary.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a speedy recovery. Remember: More you stay away from working, more faster you will recover. Also, try to get a backup Internet connection: 3G Internet over mobile is good enough.
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I'm sure life will always get in the way of our writing. Just take a break and while you're resting, look forward to diving back into your passion! I have three kids. Life is life!
ReplyDeleteSome things we just can't control. It's frustrating, but might as well go with the flow. Deadlines can be changed.
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better!
Life does get in the way. It sounds like you've worked out a good way to deal with it - just relax your expectations for a while until it gets easier :-)
ReplyDeletePlease do go easy on yourself and take care of your health. The good thing about writing is that it doesn't go away. It's waiting for you when you are in the swing of things again. Sorry there have been family health problems as well. Wishing you the best.
ReplyDeletePlease rest and get better soon, Rachna! I'll be praying for you. Life, especially with illness, can be tough. I hope you have a wonderful time re-reading old favorites and just taking care of your health. Get all the R&R you need.
ReplyDeleteSome things are definitely not in our control. We forget that sometimes, don't we? Please take it easy and rest up.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we can't control those interruptions. Any time I have tried to get into a writing routine these last few years, multiple family and work situations have gotten in the way. I've come to learn to accept them. Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeletePermission granted to "go easy on" yourself for those important interruptions :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling better, Rachna. Life throws us curves and all we can do is deal with the most immediate. Rereading old favorites is a good way to deal. Your health is more important than writing. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the Internet is back, and I hope you're feeling better. Writing can wait. Sometimes we have to take a break, even an unscheduled one. Taking care of family and oneself is even more important than writing.
ReplyDeleteUgh, so frustrating when things get in the way of writing. It usually happens after I've been procrastinating so I'm really under the gun to get work done...Bleh. Hope things smooth out for you!
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better today! I don't write either when I'm sick. You can make up for it all later when you feel on top again!
ReplyDeleteI hope you fell better soon. It is good to take breaks when needed the alternative is burning out and that is never a good thing.
ReplyDeleteHope you get better soon! There's no point being mad at ourselves when things are out of our hands. Hopefully, those mishaps coming at once means you've got a clear run coming up!
ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling better! I've been sick this week, too. I didn't get a fever luckily. Yes, life has a pesky way of interrupting writing :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling better, Rachna!
ReplyDeleteLife's interruptions are out of our control, and sometimes they do help us come back stronger and ready to write to our heart's content. I know this will be the case for you. You have the passion ;)
Amen to going easy on oneself. It's the right call:) I hope everyone feels better in you neck of the woods too:)
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