Writing Bubble

I'm deep into a new WIP, and I've developed a writing bubble. Okay, I can hear some of you saying, "What?" Well, when I tell you what I mean, I think at least some of you will admit you have a writing bubble, too.

A writing bubble is something that engulfs you when you are working on a manuscript. It sheilds you from the rest of the world. Tunes out all the distractions. Makes you lose touch with reality--at least while you're writing. It takes you into your writing and makes your manuscript your world.

Anyone with me? When I get into a WIP, I want to write all the time. I squeeze writing time in anywhere and everywhere I can. I give up sleep as much as possible. I find myself thinking about my characters as real people. I will stop mid-conversation with my daughter or husband to write down a bit of dialogue that's swimming around in my head. 

Now don't get me wrong. I'm not complaining. I like my writing bubble. It allows me to be creative and really get into my writing. To non-writers I probably sound crazy, but I like to think I'm giving in to my writerly self.

So what about you? Does your WIP take over your life and put you in a writing bubble? Or do you find yourself struggling to get your butt in the chair and write?

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