Photo Credit: Doree Weller
Last month, I wrote a post about being stuck and struggling with writing. I forced myself to do blogs through it, but it got me to thinking about writing in general. I started blogging in part as a way to make sure I write every day, but also to gain some exposure for my writing, as eventually, I’d like to have one of my novels published.
We recently got back from 10 days on vacation, 7 of which were on the Holland Amsterdam cruising to Alaska, then sightseeing in Vancouver. I found a secret, which I’m going to share with you.
Going on vacation is great for breaking out of a writing rut.
I know. Shocking, right?
I had so many ideas while I was on vacation, and was glad for the notes app on my iPhone and also the notebook I carried. The day we cruised along Tracy Arm Glacier, I had so many ideas at one point that I could barely keep up with my own brain, and I kept switching between my camera and my notebook. I also took lots of great pictures, which I find great for inspiration and for helping me describe stuff, as I’m not the most visual thinker.
Breaking out of routine really is great for breaking out of a rut. Later this week, I’ll post all about my vacation and I’ll add pictures. Probably more than you care to read/ see.
Doree Weller 