Sometimes it’s the easiest thing in the world, and the words just flow from the tips of your fingers, effortless and perfect and true. But most days –
Most days it’s difficult.
There are a million other things that suddenly seem important when you sit down to write – for me it’s my fashion blogging duties or eating food – and it takes all your willpower to just stay at at your seat, let alone write actual words. Some days I just have to walk away. But more often than not, when I kick my ass in gear and really force myself to focus, the words come. I might think as I get them down how awful they are, but at least they’re words, and when I read over what I’ve done later –
You know, it’s usually not half bad.
If you’re having one of those days, know that you are most definitely not alone.
4 responses to “Writing is Hard”
When I was working on my manuscript over Christmas (I’ve even given up even going near it during term time) I found one person mini dance parties were brilliant for this sort of thing!
Haha YES I love one person dance parties! x
The gif you chose for this post is so totally perfect. I think I’ve done exactly that several times while working on a new WIP.
On the really tough days, I find that just getting out and going for a walk can be really helpful!
That’s true! I should have done that today but I was too lazy 😛 x