Bit of a blip. Yesterday was a packed day, and I ran out of time to write a blog post. Feels a bit sad today having missed it. Indicative, I guess of how things can get in the way and prevent something creative happening. Also how making time to write, if only for a brief moment, can be challenging.

There are many stories of authors and their writing regimen. Of how many hours they might write, if they are governed by word counts. As well as whether they are are full time writer or have other jobs and responsibilities. These all factor in to what time, how much and how oftern.

I am trying to dedicate time around work, around family too that is writing time. There is a difficult balance to maintain. I have a good idea of how many words that I might produce if I am feeling exceptionally creative. Five thousand words a day can be done if the mood is there, if there is a spark. I am still grateful if I can get one thousand or less. Whether writing is a marathon or a sprint is an interesting thought. It is still a process with emotional, physical and cognitive demands. There is every danger that if there is intensity, there is a risk of author burnout The idea of a writer churning out project after project is also interesting. Where does one draw the line to recharge and is there a point where stopping is necessary and required.

I have stories to write, and from time to time I do wonder if the creativity will one day stop. If there are a finite amount of ideas. If I ever get to the bottom of my stack of notebooks, would that mean I’m done. I think I would miss my characters. To date, I’ve never actually called time on them properly, I mean, spoiler alert, Gorbind has died twice and I can’t seem to get out of Devan’s way.