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Category: Writing Tips
The setting of your book is key. Can you imagine Gone with the Wind set in Jersey? Not.
Doing a guest blog today on the topic – check it out here!
Whether you’re a writer, musician, artist, or another creative type, there is that energy inside you that spurs you on. Tells you to keep creating, keep working, for your stories need to be told.
Some folks call it the muse, others call it blessings from a goddess, others call it inspiration or God. No matter what you label it, the key thing we all need to remember from time to time is to pamper it. Your brain requires new input (museums, colorful paintings, a great film, a lovely book, etc.) in order to get new and fresh ideas. If you’re constantly at the canvas or the keyboard, it’s tempting to keep working and never give yourself a break.
This is counterproductive. The key is to offer a balance. Yes, do the work. Do not give in to resistance. But you must feed your muse, too. It will make all the difference.
Ideas:
– Walk in the park (or just around the block if you’re in a big city)
– See a movie
– Go have a picnic outside
– Take another driving route from the one you usually do
– See paintings in a museum
– Visit Pinterest to see some colorful and inspiring photos.
Pamper your muse. She will pay you back tenfold.
Hello all,
Today I’m guest blogging on the FF&P site about setting as a character in your book. Read the post here.
Hey all, I’m guest blogging this weekend about the importance of settings in books. After all, you wouldn’t want Gone with the Wind to be set in New Jersey, now would you? Read the blog post here.