I too relate to the sudden creative slump around election time. I’ve since gotten back to my draft with gusto but it certainly took time.
I have a note on my wall that says “Show up. Put in the work. Let go of the outcome.” It reminds me to show up for myself and my draft. Loved this post!
I'm so glad I'm not alone in that. I was hoping I'd find a safe haven in my writing, but instead it was really hard to feel motivated or hopeful about anything. I expect this'll happen again in a week or so, but...all we can do is see, I guess?
I really like "let go out of the outcome"! I think that's something I'll steal for myself, hehe. Thanks Lily :)
What a great post! I'm sad that the Freelance Series is going, though - I couldn't afford to subscribe yet, but I hoped to be able to do it one day. I wanted to know more about the ins and outs of freelancing life. 💜
Thanks, Luna! I'd be happy to share the archived posts with you once I've gotten all of that figured out. Hopefully there are some helpful nuggets of info in there. I'll message you soon. :)
I adore you ❤️ I think the sticker chart is an AMAZING idea. The writing world is a tough, often unforgiving one. Confidence is a must. I know someday I’ll see your work on a shelf and be able to buy a copy!
Thank you Brooke :') I sincerely hope you're right! And I'm definitely stoked about the sticker chart - part of me is hoping I don't fill it up TOO quick lol but at least it'll show I'm progressing if I do.
I too relate to the sudden creative slump around election time. I’ve since gotten back to my draft with gusto but it certainly took time.
I have a note on my wall that says “Show up. Put in the work. Let go of the outcome.” It reminds me to show up for myself and my draft. Loved this post!
I'm so glad I'm not alone in that. I was hoping I'd find a safe haven in my writing, but instead it was really hard to feel motivated or hopeful about anything. I expect this'll happen again in a week or so, but...all we can do is see, I guess?
I really like "let go out of the outcome"! I think that's something I'll steal for myself, hehe. Thanks Lily :)
What a great post! I'm sad that the Freelance Series is going, though - I couldn't afford to subscribe yet, but I hoped to be able to do it one day. I wanted to know more about the ins and outs of freelancing life. 💜
Thanks, Luna! I'd be happy to share the archived posts with you once I've gotten all of that figured out. Hopefully there are some helpful nuggets of info in there. I'll message you soon. :)
That would be great! I'm happy you're still willing to share them 😻
Beautiful— thanks for including me ❣️💕
Thank you for sharing such a lovely perspective! <3
I adore you ❤️ I think the sticker chart is an AMAZING idea. The writing world is a tough, often unforgiving one. Confidence is a must. I know someday I’ll see your work on a shelf and be able to buy a copy!
Thank you Brooke :') I sincerely hope you're right! And I'm definitely stoked about the sticker chart - part of me is hoping I don't fill it up TOO quick lol but at least it'll show I'm progressing if I do.
Forever love you, your posts, and your inspiring creativity ❤️
I loved reading this and appreciate the perspective. You've inspired me to go out and get some more rejections this year!
Yay! Let's rack up some rejections, shed a few tears over it, and pick ourselves back up again!