Writers, how do you handle burnout?
By jswindell10
@jswindell10 (417)
United States
October 23, 2009 3:20pm CST
Since 2006, I have written online content for companies like Demand Studios, posts on my blog (which I also maintain for ads,reviews,etc.), my 'zine and other projects I may pick up. I've been away from full-time work since July and though I don't miss office politics, it's starting to creep up on me.
I wouldn't call it writer's block but I feel as if though I need a long break from writing, like a week or so. I would like to take that time to learn the mechanics of it but hate the thought of missing out on a good opportunity.
3 responses
@cripfemme (7698)
• United States
11 Dec 09
I don't do well because if I don't write every day I become a nervous person who no one really wants to be around. Often when that happens, I'll revert to places like this where I can just post without much thinking because the topic is already provided for you and all you have to do is answer a question like a test in high school. That usually fixes the burnout in a day or two.
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
24 Oct 09
I haven't written long enough to feel burnout, I guess having many hobbies can prevent burnout.
I wonder if you could the venue for writing, and the method of writing as well. I mean, most of us are so used to typing right into the Word, and so used to write at home.
How about writing with pen and notebook in the fast food restaurant? Just write about people, kids and food. I guess a change in routine is refreshing.
@gemparado (71)
• New Zealand
23 Oct 09
Writing is difficult as it needs inspiration and focus. If something's boggling your mind you gotta stop first and think of your priorities. If you decide to give up on something then probably it's just something you need to forgo for a much greater deal and stop thinking about so you can move forward smoothly. One thing I learned from experience is to never think of the what ifs in my life be happier with what I got.
