Took A Break
Sometimes it’s good to slow things down. I had just finished a screenplay, and between juggling two jobs I commute to, one virtual job based out of India, and my own writing and producing, I was beat. Combine that with the gloomy weather and my productivity took a nosedive. I had a cold that didn’t quite become the flu, but wouldn’t go away either. There was a lot of work to be done, but beyond forcing myself to go to my first two jobs, it was nearly impossible to get any of my own work done at home.
So instead of trying to fight it, I did something else. I took a break. After a few sad attempts at doing some writing last week, I didn’t even think about opening Word or Final Draft until this week. I wasn’t feeling the creativity and I was only making myself feel worse physically. I took a step back, got plenty of rest, cooked some great meals, and did some mindless video game playing (something I hadn’t done in a really long time). Mindless nonsense is actually surprisingly effective for breaking writer’s block. You’re much more likely to clear your head and get a creative spark when it’s not at the front of your mind or task list.
This week, I feel refreshed, the sun is out again, and I’m ready to work. Back to our regular schedule.