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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
it’s that time of year…
when we take a trip!! It’s that time of year when we head north to the humid mid section of our country and visit family and friends. There will NOT be a newsletter this week. If I can get caught up, I may send one out late. And also, no podcast this week, but next week, I will talk about how vacations are not only good, but sometimes necessary for a writer’s soul. You can catch up on the other episodes here: www.mkbrowning.com/blog-and-news/ While I am gone I am taking my writing laptop and hope to type a few words