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I took advantage of a recent lunch break at work to get some writing done on the novel. I was very pleased with the results - I wrote 1,500 words during that time: good, solid words. I loved the scene and how it moved the story forward.
But afterwards, I felt drained. Sitting at my desk became a chore and I longed to take a nap. Not possible, of course, when you have the rest of the work day to get through.
Yet there are days when I write and after I'm finished, I feel the opposite. Perhaps not bursting with energy, exactly, but at least not in the mood for a nap.
Maybe it all depends on what I'm writing. For example, the scene I wrote was an emotional one between my two main characters. I think I feel more drained than usual because it took more mental energy to compose.
What about you? How do you feel after a writing session? Does it depend on what you wrote?
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It depends, and I think, like you, that it depends on what I write. Mind you, I haven't had a good writing session in who-knows-how-long. How do you cope with the business of life? I can barely get everything I want to do done without accounting for writing, and I am only able write in spurts here and there. Still, better than nought I suppose.
ReplyDeleteNormally I feel energized and purposeful:))
ReplyDeleteIt definitely depends. If it's a revision that needs serious reworking, that can be tiring whereas writing a few blog posts, which are light and easy to get down on the page, are less challenging and so don't really have an effect. So I guess, after all that, it depends on the writing :)
ReplyDeleteIt depends, on what I've been writing, how much I've managed to put down. After a long and productive session, I do feel my brain has been drained or it gets hazy but its a satisfied feeling too. Thats when I know its time to rest, take a break, rejuvenate, to that I can write again the next day. ;) I do feel like napping if I've been writing during lunchtime though. ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is very interesting. I can see that the topic you are writing about could greatly impact how you feel when it is done.
ReplyDeleteWow. I think it DOES depend on what I just wrote. I lose SO much sleep over writing.
ReplyDeleteFor me, it all depends on what I've written - if it's a very emotional scene, then yes, I often feel completely drained. If it's one during which a rush of creativity strikes and it's a fast-paced scene, I often feel energized :)
ReplyDeleteMost of the time I feel a surge of excitement. I love spending time in my story:)
ReplyDeleteLunch breaks are a great time to write, except I go back to my desk and my characters are still talking!
After a really productive day, I do feel drained. It feels almost as if all the words have leached out of my brain, and I can't work again until the tank fills back up. About all I'm good for is sitting on the couch and watching America's Next Top Model. :)
ReplyDeleteIt totally depends on the mood of the scene for me. The more emotionally intensive, the more drained I feel. But it's a happy drain.
ReplyDeleteI think it depends on how the session went. If it was like pulling teeth, I'm mentally exhausted. If it flowed like melted butter, I'm totally energized.
ReplyDeleteI'm always happy when I've been writing, probably because I feel I've achieved something, but definitely feel more lively when I'm excited about what I've written.
ReplyDeleteThat you could write during your lunch hour is commendable! Not easy to shut down your day. I don't often feel energized, but I do feel accomplished.
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