The Rhythm Of Writing

Now that I realize I haven’t blogged in a while, it made me reflect on the natural rhythm of writing I go through.  This shows in how often I blog, now that I look back.  My writing and my blogging are connected.  I’ll explain...

When I’m starting a new book project, I have a lot more time and energy to blog.  I have more focus to spread on all my projects, blogging included.  Right now, though, I’m nearing the end of book 3, finishing the final draft and about to enter editing.  My focus is almost completely on finishing the book.  That’s how I can go a week and realize I forgot to come and blog, sharing my progress and process.

Now that I’ve written a few books, I’m noticing general trends on where my focus is.  I do love doing the monthly newsletter and enjoy writing the bonus stories.  This time around, I prepared it in a shorter time period.  My energy and inspiration just worked that way.  

I am loving writing the short bonus scenes for the newsletter.  It’s a chance to share scenes and short stories from other characters’ perspectives.  I love them because I can sit and write one in under an hour, or take longer if I want.  It’s a chance to explore the world and Aili’s life outside the books.  What was little Aili like?  What happened during the fire?  

Hang in there, aspiring authors.  I’ll be blogging more regularly again soon.  Book 3 is nearly done.  My short story and newsletter are done and ready to go out in a couple of days.  Christmas is here and the season will soon be over.  Wow, has December been crazy this year.  Sometimes I blog more, other times I am busier and my focus is elsewhere.  That’s okay.  Writing is a joy, not a chore.  If I’m not actively blogging as much, it’s because I have other fun writing I’m working on.  Soon I’ll be back.