Cookie wrote:I do the same things I always do--write, read, draw.
Reading definitely tops my list. I read while I'm writing, too, but I binge during those waiting periods.
JustAnotherJen wrote:I can't tell you what I've done in this situation, because I haven't reached that point yet. Sometimes I feel like my WIP will never get done! Anyway, I like the second half of your thread title "the impatient muse" because that's very much how I feel. Even while working on my WIP (which is the first of a four book series) I am also developing ideas for another series. (!) And there's another book in the back of my mind, and a few other story ideas just tickling my brain, waiting to be developed. In other words, the ideas just keep on coming. Whenever I reach the point you're at I have a hard time imagining myself being able to turn it off. I think my brain will always pull me towards working on more stories. Which is what it sounds like has happened with you too. I say enjoy it and keep writing, unless of course you're really burned out and you need a break. But if not, then let your muse play!
I can relate to that, Jen! In addition to this idea that's bitten me now, I also have idea sketches for at least a couple of others in files on my computer that, for timing or passion reasons, haven't been followed up on. I think this is a good thing - it means, hopefully, a long and fruitful writing career!
It's funny, I never feel burnt out on the /writing/, but I can and do get a little burnt out on all the non-writing work associated with a WIP. Letting the muse out to play is a great way to recharge for revisions and such.
taylormillgirl wrote:Whenever I finish a new draft or a round of revisions, I get all antsy and eager to jump right into something else, but I force myself to take a week or two off and read, recharge, interact with those forgotten family members, etc.
Ah yes, family members... I think I might have some of those, too, somewhere.
