#MomsWritersClub Q5: Sometimes we need to distance ourselves from the words to let them (and ourselves) breath before moving forward. What things do you do in that time? #amwriting #momwriters #parentwriters #writingcommunity #momswhowrite - ThreadSky

thegallowcat.bsky.social • 9 days ago

#MomsWritersClub Q5: Sometimes we need to distance ourselves from the words to let them (and ourselves) breath before moving forward. What things do you do in that time?

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thegallowcat.bsky.social•9 days ago

I will often make playlists for a specific work or a Pinterest board. Stuff that keeps me in tune with the project even if I'm not putting words in the page. If I'm up to it, I'll try to find a couple of books to read that align with my project

juliahj.bsky.social•9 days ago

I love playlists for characters!

tracygrant.bsky.social•9 days ago

Playlists are so great for getting in the mood of a book! I find museum visits can help do - sort of a Pinterest board you create in your mind from what you see.

rachelkhjones.bsky.social•8 days ago

Between three kids, 1 8mo, 1 special needs and a kindergartner… finding writing time is so hard for me.

thegallowcat.bsky.social•8 days ago

Oof, i feel ya!

jodygerbig.bsky.social•9 days ago

Read, read, read.

heatherwalrath.bsky.social•9 days ago

Going to an exercise class, taking a walk, planning a future trip or just hanging out with my family! #MomsWritersClub

tracygrant.bsky.social•9 days ago

Family time is important!

chrislschneider.bsky.social•9 days ago

I agree. I say that I need to let my writing "rot" a little before I return to it for edits. I simply do something else: writing, work, whatever, while the manuscript rots.

juliahj.bsky.social•9 days ago

I apply for things (conferences, readings, etc). Or I write in a different genre or style. When in doubt I watch shitty reality tv #momswritersclub

tracygrant.bsky.social•9 days ago

M: I just give myself time. And sometimes I work on another writing project. T: I make notes about where I need to go next (even if they don't hold together very well) & then work at my other job, exercise, fix dinner - something that gives me mental space. #momswritersclub

rebeccaminelga.com•9 days ago

I think I’ve finally hit a bit of a tipping point where I have multiple projects going at once, so if I need a break, I can switch gears, but usually I’m just mad scrambling on the thing I’m working on to get it done by deadline, then turning to the next thing in line and doing the same!

tracygrant.bsky.social•9 days ago

I know the feeling of not being able to take a break! There isn't time to get stuck.

ariella-monti.bsky.social•9 days ago

A5 #MomsWritersClub

I usually start working on the next project. Outlining or brainstorming.

I’ll watch more TV also.

tracygrant.bsky.social•9 days ago

Anything that involves stories feeds by creativity.

msdyliacco.bsky.social•9 days ago

Playlists are big for me but I have to build them organically before I start something. I think that’s really it. On a break I’ll really try not to think about my wip at all, maybe outline a different story or do research.

tracygrant.bsky.social•9 days ago

I can't really take breaks where I don't think about my writing at all - but I can focus on a different aspect like the next book (all connected because it's a series).

gradientcat.bsky.social•9 days ago

Occasionally, I'll try to draw some of my characters. I've also drawn world maps. I have non-writing related hobbies too, like crocheting, sewing and doing jigsaw puzzles.
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christinahyun.bsky.social•8 days ago

This drawing idea is so interesting. Thanks for sharing that! I haven’t drawn anything in ages.

tracygrant.bsky.social•9 days ago

Oh I love that you can draw your characters! I'm terrible drawing but M has done some avatars of some of my characters.

gradientcat.bsky.social•9 days ago

I'm still working on getting better at drawing. I've looked at a lot of how to draw tutorials online.

tracygrant.bsky.social•8 days ago

M watches a lot of online tutorials!

ariella-monti.bsky.social•8 days ago

I’m so jealous you can draw. My brother got that talent and I’m so annoyed it skipped over me lol.

christirsuzanne.bsky.social•8 days ago

Crochet for the win! :) I've drawn logos for businesses my characters own. My current project is in need of a family tree so I'll have to do that too.

gradientcat.bsky.social•8 days ago

That's a fun idea! I was just reviewing a WIP and I had placeholders for the company names like ABC and XYZ.

christirsuzanne.bsky.social•8 days ago

I interview people who have the same hobby/interest as my mc or secondary characters. I love interviewing people! I'm drafting a post to feature someone I interviewed. It will go up on my blog. I love Canva & creating mood boards + posters/flyers too. #momwriters #amwriting #Momswritersclub

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