Comments on: It’s okay not to write https://www.katclay.com/its-okay-not-to-write/ Author of fiction, reviews, and roleplaying games. Mon, 04 May 2020 22:51:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 By: Kat Clay https://www.katclay.com/its-okay-not-to-write/#comment-582 Mon, 04 May 2020 22:51:04 +0000 https://www.katclay.com/?p=6305#comment-582 In reply to A. Keith Carreiro.

I try to break it down into small projects. Since I’ve finished my novel, I’m writing a couple of short stories, one which has a deadline for an anthology. So I’m motivating myself that way. Also writing fun stuff and enjoying comedies and other entertaining shows, rather than anything too serious. 😀

]]> By: A. Keith Carreiro https://www.katclay.com/its-okay-not-to-write/#comment-580 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:15:20 +0000 https://www.katclay.com/?p=6305#comment-580 Thank you for replying to my comment. I am guessing that you have major, ongoing work being created in the middle of this pandemic. How do you find ways to focus on your writing and get your stories written?

]]> By: Kat Clay https://www.katclay.com/its-okay-not-to-write/#comment-579 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:15:04 +0000 https://www.katclay.com/?p=6305#comment-579 In reply to A. Keith Carreiro.

I’m so sorry to hear that. It’s such a difficult time for so many people, and I’m so glad my blog post could help you. It’s important to be kind to yourself in these extraordinary circumstances. I too have been cleaning out the house, doing odd jobs, reading a lot, and these things are really valuable even if they’re not writing. Take care. Kat

]]> By: A. Keith Carreiro https://www.katclay.com/its-okay-not-to-write/#comment-578 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:33:39 +0000 https://www.katclay.com/?p=6305#comment-578 I live in Massachusetts, which is now the third most beleaguered state in the US in terms of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths caused by this coronavirus. I have been struggling to write. It is mind numbing to witness what is happening locally, nationally and worldwide about this pandemic. It is not just the medical aspect of its attack on people, but the associated toll taking place in our economy and in our spirits. I am writing, but only manageable work like a poem and a short story. My series work is at a dead stop. I need to get researching for the second trilogy, but I find myself deep cleaning the house, organizing all my scattered papers and paperwork and doing yardwork.

Thank you for helping ease my conscience about being okay not to write!

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