Taking a Break from Writing: Finding Inspiration in a Summer Writing Hiatus




My critique group usually takes a break during the summer.  With all the summer activities, it’s hard to find a time that fits our summer schedules, and even harder to find time to write.  I usually try and keep writing during this break, but not this summer.  

This summer I’m giving myself a “hall pass” to escape from my writing room.  I normally schedule my weekly writing time on my calendar.  It almost always includes Saturday mornings and a few other sessions during the week.  For July and August, I’ve decided not to pre-schedule my time and not worry if I don’t write. 

Instead of writing, I’m travelling and getting out into nature.  I’m working on those house projects I never seem to get done.  I’m visiting the local museums and catching up with friends and family.

AND… I’m looking around for inspiration.  I use my phone to keep notes on writing/subject ideas.  For me, summer is a fertile time to germinate ideas for future projects.  Three of my projects this year, were ideas from last summer.  By September, I hope to be re-energized and ready to sequester myself with my computer. 


If you’re struggling to write this summer, consider taking a hiatus from writing for a few weeks.  It might just be the antidote for a stalled writing project.





Mary Jo Guglielmo is writer and intuitive life coach. For more information check out:

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6 comments:

Magdalena Ball said...

Good luck, Mary Jo. Let us know how the break works out.

Karen Cioffi said...

Mary Jo, good for you!. Have an inspirational summer!

Linda Wilson said...

Have a wonderful time, you earned it! Just think of all the energy you'll have this fall!

Mary Jo Guglielmo said...

I'll keep you posted.

Mary Jo Guglielmo said...

A trip to Hawaii gave me a few ideas for new projects.

Mary Jo Guglielmo said...

I'm also going to SCBWI LA conference---that should get my juices flowing.

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