I got stuck
I got stuck on the developmental edit and I’m trying to understand exactly why. I think a few things happened:
I lost the momentum of drafting, which to me is the epitome of “writing”. In my head, I’d stopped writing, and so starting again felt insurmountable.
I missed a few Mondays. I’d make plans for the week but then Mondays “got away from me” and made it harder to justify trying again.
I got out of the habits. I’m pregnant and exhausted, and the mother of a toddler, so it became easier to sleep in. But sleeping in means that I don’t have my personal time in the morning, and by the time the evening comes around, I’m even more tired.
I pulled away from my community. I didn’t reach out for help or encouragement, to ask if anyone wanted to sprint, or anything else. I isolated myself, which is never a good idea.
I’m hoping that I won’t get stuck for these same reasons again. I’m actively pushing back against it by going to group coaching tonight (community) and then working on two scene edits after editing three scenes yesterday (momentum). And it’s Monday!
So here’s to staying un-stuck (and also posting more frequently).
