The Anti-Block Toolkit: Patience

Here we go.

Finally.

I know you probably didn’t notice, but I was gone longer than planned.

Almost the whole of July. I needed it. Thanks for your Patience.

Now I’m back, and it’s time to begin the series The AntiBlock Toolkit. I couldn’t have planned it better myself. Turns out I needed a little of the stuff (patience) myself on my break and beyond.

Whether I am no longer young enough to hit the ground running, or whether the recovery from doing so is just slower for some reason, I did not come back with the focus and will I planned. I consider that a type of block, and will treat it as such. We all have times of low energy, and their reasons matter less than their effects. So let’s get down to it.

What can we do when we can’t do the thing (write, paint, create however)?

In other words, what can we do while we wait?

Wait for …

That creative flow…the juices…the zone…it will come back, and when it does, we will be ready.

Don’t worry, we will not wait forever. We are not passive.

We will take in – in the meantime.

STRUGGLES & SUCCESSES

Here are some of my favorite ideas for the in-between times, the waiting times, the patience times:

• Take a Walk: Gather a collection or take pictures.
• Journal or Doodle: Put together a tableau or still life of your own
• Draw or Paint: Paint a loved one’s portrait or a view you see every day
• Build or Craft: Make something from scratch
• Schedule or Take a Class: If you can’t do it today, buy tickets for next time
• People Watch: Or strike up a conversation with a stranger
• Visit:
  • A nursing home or hospital. Take flowers.
  • A coffee shop
  • A library
  • A bookstore
  • A cemetery
  • A church or holy place
  • A music, craft, or hobby stor
  • A photography gallery
  • Somewhere vibrant and creative

If you like this idea, would you Fill Out This Form? It’s all about Writer’s Block and would help me tremendously.

CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS

TDG FINAL DRAFT: In Progress

ASD Draft 0: 15,401

It’s Happening. The Final Draft of The Daily Grind is underway. It’s not happening like I planned, and I should have foreseen that, I suppose. You would think by now I would understand that you could set the compass by the opposite of my plans. But still. It’s happening.

If all goes as planned, you should have a copy in your hands by September, though I do not yet have a release date. Believe me, you will be the first to know.

HAPPENING THIS MONTH

July 29: YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6 EST

Next on the Radar: Author’s Roundtable. TBA.

This is a fun little idea I had in February that is coming to fruition. We’re going to hear from a panel of authors about their passion projects, planning styles, processes, and publishing plans. Stay tuned for details. And as always, if you’d like to participate, please message me!

In Other News

Don’t forget, if you’re having trouble naming your passion, finding time to work, or just want to discuss your WIP, I’m only a click away. Take the time. You won’t regret it.

Start or Finish today. I can help.

Book your FREE 15 minutes

Until next time

xxxlinsey