December is for Recharging
Guess How Much Writing I’ve Done Since December 1st?
None
But you know what I have done?
- I visited family and baked approximately 50,000,000,000 cookies, with help from a 5 year old. (Plus one batch of fudge).
- I cleaned my house.
- I decorated for Christmas/Yule/Solstice.
- I helped friends with prep for their annual NYE party.
- I participated in 2 Tweet-Pitchfests — and got 2 likes from agents!
- I submitted my queries to both of those agents.
- I went sight-seeing and got in 15,000 steps one day, 20,000 the next – exercise I hadn’t gotten in during November.
- I helped host a holiday gathering for 20.
- I read a book (Wool – by Hugh Howey).
- I beta-read a short story and a 2 chapters for writing friends.
- I binged and made it into Season 3 of Gilmore Girls.
- I made over 40 holiday cards.
- I’ve finished most of my gift shopping.
Be Kind To Yourself
My December is always crazy-busy. I’m being understanding of my life and I’ll be getting back on track — albeit at a more maintainable pace– come January.
Plus, look at that list! At least 2 of those were writing related, and reading helps fuel the creative juices. Besides, I can’t imagine Gilmore Girls binging isn’t going to add clever, quick-witted repartee to my writing. 😉
WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS 
My December has been very similar. I haven’t really touched any of my fictional pieces since November ended. I’ve done a bit of blogging, but everything writing related has been pretty minimal. I’m taking December to prep myself for everything I have planned in the New Year. We writers need to rest sometimes – rest that specific muscle at least. Taking a break to do other things can be so helpful. And obviously we get so much done when we take those breaks! Hope you’re enjoying the Christmas season (:
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