Comments on: Writing to live or living to write?

By: Sam Tonge

Sam Tonge — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 11:27:17 +0000

In reply to Cynthia. Thanks Cynthia, and too true. It's easy to just write it off as writer's block instead of realising your body is telling you to take a break :)

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 11:11:59 +0000

Welcome back! Recharging is so important, but more importantly, it feeds your creativity. There’s nothing worse than being drained and drawn, and sitting before your writing task with a dried out fount. 🙂

By: Sam Tonge

Sam Tonge — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:10:04 +0000

In reply to Brmaycock. Thank you! Yes, I think when the words don't flow quite as easily that is a clear sign that a break is needed. Not always possible but even if it's just a day or two, I think creatively that's of benefit x

By: Sam Tonge

Sam Tonge — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:08:53 +0000

In reply to Jane Linfoot.

Hi Jane, aw thank you! Yes, it is really hard to resist, especially when you are throwing down a first draft, but I’m determined not to get into that spiral again – and hot chocolates do help enormously 😀 x

By: Sam Tonge

Sam Tonge — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:07:50 +0000

In reply to Faerl Marie. Hi Faerl, I love your last few words, it is so true. Thanks for popping by. Sam x

By: Brmaycock

Brmaycock — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:45:57 +0000

As someone sitting in front of a computer tonight with notes for a review due to be posted, and nothing coming out, I say fair dues and well done, and I might do the same at some stage)! Oh and you very much deserve it, I’m sure it’ll do everything the world of good 🙂

By: Jane Linfoot

Jane Linfoot — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:14:21 +0000

It’s all too easy to slip into seven day working…it’s great for character continuity, not so great for long term health and well being. Well done for taking time out – those hot chocolates sound delish – lovely to have you back tho Sam xx

By: Faerl Marie

Faerl Marie — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 18:48:58 +0000

Creative writing is one of the hardest jobs because of how easily it can consume you–all of you! It take emotional, mental, and physical energy and it take a lot of time! I’m glad you took a break and thank you for the reminder that sometimes, the best thing an author can do for their writing is to stop.
Sincerely,

Faerl Marie

By: Sam Tonge

Sam Tonge — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 15:27:12 +0000

In reply to Sue Blackburn. Thanks Sue. Yes I've had a really big think about the work/life balance, it is so easy to lose sight of it when you are pushing to further your career. Lots of hot chocolates in Costa Coffee helped :) xx

By: Sue Blackburn

Sue Blackburn — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 13:28:52 +0000

Sensible lady to recharge. If you feel tired, stale and drained how can you produce your best work? Plus where’s the quality of life?.

Good to have you back but glad you took the break xx