Why Writers Need Vacation (and no, it’s not just for napping)

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Why Writers Need Vacation (and no, it’s not just for napping)

Let’s talk about vacation and how important that is for writers. Do you feel guilty for taking time out? I used to think that if I wasn’t constantly writing, I wasn’t a real writer. Sound familiar? But here’s what I’ve learned: taking time off, actual, guilt-free vacation time, isn’t slacking. It’s part of the creative process. So, if you’re feeling stuck, crispy, or like your characters are not speaking to you, maybe it’s time for a break. Let’s talk about it. Episode Outline: Intro Let’s be Honest The Magic of Stepping Away How Vacation Helps Your Story Writer’s Guilt is

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Writing/not writing

I have been doing that dance. Writing/not writing.I’ve been getting a lot of questions about my writing schedule, my most productive writing time, and so on. Might be time to do a Day in the Life post. I love when other authors do them and learn a lot too. So, now that I’m off for the day, here’s how my day goes: (You can see a video of this on my Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/mkbrowningauthor I don’t work in the mornings, reserving that for housework and gym time. I get up around 5AM, snuggle the pets, visit with the hubby, drink

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