WRITER'S BLOCK: INSPIRATION AND MOMENTUM

I'm glad I do not write for a living.  That is, I'm glad I do not make my living as a writer.  I love to write, but I would not want to produce on an external deadline generated by others.  The deadlines I impose on myself are pressure enough.

Not all writers have this luxury.  Nor do all writers want this luxury.  I have coached writers who make a living from their writing.  They are no different from those writers who have other ways to earn a living.  Everyone has times when they're simply stuck.  When they need something to unstick them.  That inspriation can come from any source as long a we're open to it.  That's what's important.

Today I developed a momentum for a new novel I'm working on.  Where did this momentum come from?  As far as I can see, it came from plugging away every day when I had little to no momentum.  Remember, I've often talked about "just writing."  "Keep your pen to paper.  Move your hand.  Sit at the computer and  hit the keys."  The activity will pay off.

Today has been a great writing day.  Inspiration and momentum were at work.  I welcome them.  I hope they're there tomorrow.  But, if not, I will keep plugging away anyway.

And you?  Are you keeping on keeping writing?