The Cost of Writing vs. The Price of Not Writing

Today I welcome Carolyn J. Rose to Terry’s Place. She lives in Vancouver, Washington.

On days when I’m blocked, discouraged, distracted, tired, or so lazy the words don’t flow—don’t even trickle or drip—I shut down the computer, pry myself out of my chair, and close the door to my home office.

Walking away from that work in progress may sound easy.

It’s not.

Easy is staring at that blinking cursor for “just one more minute” or staying in the chair to play a game or send a few e-mails. Shutting do...