Today I talk about staying consistent in our writing practice even when life gets busy. I've been feeling motivated and inspired, but despite my best intentions, life has been intruding on my writing time. This has made for some rushed and unsatisfying writing sessions this month.
So today I'm sharing what has been helpful creative process wise when it comes to writing when life gets in the way. Because I hope that my artistic self can still feel welcome in all seasons of life, even if the conditions are less than ideal.
I cover
Physical, mental and emotional exhaustion.
When to rest and when to persevere.
Asking 'Do I know what the next step is?' Followed by, 'Do I have everything I need to take the next step.'
Writing in less than favourable conditions.
Why taking smaller steps more often is more supportive than finding days for enormous progress.
Finding smaller pockets of time to create in.
Journaling on life's big themes when they're present in our life.
The inhale and exhale of a writing life.
Sarah Ruhl’s wonderful words on why writing is more about life than it is about writing, and so life by definition is not an intrusion.
And finding what you can drop and where you can lower your standards, because there is magic in C-grade work.
References
'100 Essays I don't have time to write' by Sarah Ruhl
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