you just might find, you get what you need

[seren_ccd]

Things are...sort of all over the place these days. Emotionally, creatively, all of the above. And it's not something specific that I can fix or even figure out what the problem actually IS. I'd call it a funk, but it's a bit bigger and deeper than that. So, I'm basically trying to just muddle through and if sitting on my couch for an hour playing Bejeweled is what it takes, well then, that's pretty much what it takes.

However, I came across another decent Chuck Wendig blog post on being an artist and it was very helpful. Profane, as that's how he rolls, but helpful nonetheless. Check it out here: Defy Reality, Become an Artist.

My favorite bit is: Chasing the market is like chasing starlight: by the time I find the star that made the light, I remember that the light travels slow and that the star is already dead.

Naturally, this idea comes with some provisos, but it helps to reinforce the idea that writing what I want to read is a big part of writing. The rest can always come later.

Happy Monday! ♥

Comments

[hiddencait.livejournal.com]

*hugs hugs hugs* I definitely know that feeling, my dear. That's kinda what this past winter and early spring were for me as well. It's hard to get past for sure, but I have faith in you. Maybe get outside and take some long walks - getting the vitamin D can help chase away the funk some times.

And yeah, Chuck Wendig's blog is always inspiring if a little rough around the edges LOL. And yeah, there's no point in writing to a trend - by the time they've reached shelves, they were bought over 2 years ago by agents or editors. All you can do is write the best book you can about whatever gets you excited and then see if you can find the best match for that book. I'm rooting for ya!

[seren-ccd.livejournal.com]

I've found Vitamin B to be a good supplement as well. It gives you just a little burst of energy, but not like caffeine.

Wendig is definitely rough around the edges! I like his blog a lot, but I don't think I could make it through any of his books, maybe his recent Star Wars tie-in, but that's it.

I'M ROOTING FOR YOU, TOO!!!

[lullabymoon]

*massive hugs* I definitely know what you mean. (I seriously think there is something in the air at the moment) *offers more hugs*