A Writer’s Version of Breaking a Sweat

I went for my daily walk this evening. And I knew before I stepped out the door that it was hot, hot, hot outside. But that didn’t stop me from putting one foot in front of the other. I really needed to exercise and break a sweat today. It helps me relieve my frustration and I get to spend time outside which is a plus right now.

As a writer I also need to break a sweat. That happens in different ways as I’m working on a story. Especially if the story is not flowing easily for me. Or if I have to rework something. What really makes me sweat is cutting scenes from my stories. But it’s a necessary evil in writing.

So I’ll continue to break a sweat on my walks and in my writing. Motivation is definitely key for me right now. It helps me move forward when many of us are feeling a bit stuck right now.