Life does not politely step aside to let you write. It barges in with laundry, work stress, sudden illnesses, broken appliances, and family members asking, “Are you still writing that book?”
Writing during chaos requires flexibility and humour.
This weekend I was running the Scout BBQ at a local village Victorian Street Fayre, this took up all of my free time outside of work, so no writing was possible at all.
Some weeks you’ll produce thousands of words. Other weeks, you’ll produce nothing except a determination to try again. Both count.
Forgive yourself for slow periods. Celebrate the productive ones. Writing is a marathon run during unpredictable weather while being chased by responsibility.
Show up when you can. Rest when you must. The story will wait.
And we at least raised over £1000 for the local Scout group!
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