Memorable quote:
“Your imagination is both silly and holy.”
I think my lack of enthusiasm this week is more than just the loss of motivation. The first week, I did something out of my norm and learned new things. This week, he’s focusing on a different technique intended to turn off the inner critic that keeps words from coming out.
Thing is, I use this technique all the time. It’s actually how I write most things – just get the words on the page and make them good later. So I’ve come to realize that I am not the intended audience of this week’s focus. Of course I’m not going to feel as motivated or as engaged; I’m not doing anything new.
Today was easier because he gave direction and had me do something I almost never do. And now, I have the potential plot idea for a completely different novel. I’m digging it, but I’m also realizing that my drive isn’t gone, it’s just stagnating because I’m not doing anything new.
It’ll get there again, I’m certain of it. He’ll probably focus on something different next week and if he doesn’t, then I’ll just get more time to write over all these other ideas.
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Nikki Bradley 