This makes me think of Tricia Hersey speaking about rest in a similar fashion. You have to have a bit of trickster energy. You have to rest without getting everyone else’s permission. I think of writing as an essential kind of active rest. For me as a parent to a small child, it’s an essential one. It’s very hard. But good work can happen within these constraints, in the cracks and the crevices. Thanks for the reminder.
Such practical wisdom in this approach. Worked for me too when I taught and coached writers full-time and was raising my son. I got more done than when I wasn’t working just because of my accountability partner and those cracks and crevices of time. I truly believe in them. It also keeps the story alive in us all day because we’re always looking for a moment to write. It’s a myth for creatives to say they will achieve more with their art when time is unlimited. Limits actually benefit us, in my experience. Good post, Jami.
Oh my goodness, did I need this today. Cracks & crevices! The end-of-year schedule (work, parenting, holidays) makes them even smaller, but they are still there, if I look hard enough. Thank you for the reminder, Jami.
I never could make this work. I tried it here or there, writing on lunch hours or weekends, but I never made much progress. For two decades it was all I could do to survive the day-to-day of work and home. I admire others' strength.
Yes! In the cracks and crevices! I needed this today. I love what Kristen said about sneaking in sessions where you can. Right now, when it's dark early, I love sneaking in a session from 5:30 - 6:30 and sometimes again, later. But that momentum of a first draft... it's the best!
This makes me think of Tricia Hersey speaking about rest in a similar fashion. You have to have a bit of trickster energy. You have to rest without getting everyone else’s permission. I think of writing as an essential kind of active rest. For me as a parent to a small child, it’s an essential one. It’s very hard. But good work can happen within these constraints, in the cracks and the crevices. Thanks for the reminder.
Yes! Not asking permission!
Oooh I love that phrase - trickster energy!
Such practical wisdom in this approach. Worked for me too when I taught and coached writers full-time and was raising my son. I got more done than when I wasn’t working just because of my accountability partner and those cracks and crevices of time. I truly believe in them. It also keeps the story alive in us all day because we’re always looking for a moment to write. It’s a myth for creatives to say they will achieve more with their art when time is unlimited. Limits actually benefit us, in my experience. Good post, Jami.
Oh my goodness, did I need this today. Cracks & crevices! The end-of-year schedule (work, parenting, holidays) makes them even smaller, but they are still there, if I look hard enough. Thank you for the reminder, Jami.
I like the idea of an accountability partner! Thank you for this motivating post.
This feels so hopeful:-) Thanks for sharing
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Dang it. I wish you were coming to Texas. I know it's Texas, but we're not all crazy. Best wishes on your upcoming tour.
I so enjoy hearing from all the writers you know. Including you!
Thank you so much for this. So affirming.
I very much needed this example and reminder.
I never could make this work. I tried it here or there, writing on lunch hours or weekends, but I never made much progress. For two decades it was all I could do to survive the day-to-day of work and home. I admire others' strength.
Yes! In the cracks and crevices! I needed this today. I love what Kristen said about sneaking in sessions where you can. Right now, when it's dark early, I love sneaking in a session from 5:30 - 6:30 and sometimes again, later. But that momentum of a first draft... it's the best!