I know I said write and read everyday. I meant it. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t take a break every now and then.
On Sunday, I normally take a small break. If not Sunday, then Saturday. I use that day to read a little more. To spend time with my family. To run errands that I’ve ignored all week because I was writing. Sometimes you just need to recharge.
The funny thing I’ve noticed is that when I manage to write 1000+ words for six days, I don’t always want to take a day off. I will pace around the house thinking about the next section I need to put together. Or I’ll consider different ways of writing a reaction while out running errands. Writing isn’t always about what you do in front of a computer, typewriter, or pen and paper. Sometimes it’s about what goes on in your heard.
It’s mostly about what you do in front of a computer, typewriter, or pen and paper, though. Like 95%. That number comes straight from science. No need to double check.
But if you feel a little overwhelmed, take a moment to break away, do something else. You may find that with a little time and distance, you’ll want to rush back to the keyboard, new ideas bursting from your fingers.
