Not As Easy Anymore

I've been having difficulty finding the will to write my novel. I'm guessing it's because I have so much free time now. I read a book on creative writing and a chapter that discusses writer's habits got my attention.

According to the book, writer's have different writing habits and they sometimes can't just write even if they feel like it. An example would be mine.

I realized that the pressure of lack of time helps me think clearer. I had classes during the day, and lots of piled up homework and notes that needed to be reviewed for pop quizzes. These things compel me to make use of my limited time to write. That's how I was able to write more than 8,000 words of the book.

It's just a start but it's a big leap for me. I can't remember the last time that I've even made it to 2,000 words. The whole idea just dies by the time I've written about 1,700 words.

So I'm thinking my two weeks vacation isn't really going to help me finish the first two chapters of my novel. But I've thought of a way to get by that. I need to keep myself busy, like finish that book on creative writing.

It might or might not help me, but it's the only thing that would keep my mind on the story. I need to think a lot to keep my brain creatively active.

So that's my plan. I just hope I can stick to it.