NaNoWriMo Series: Writing Tip #24

With six days left in NaNoWriMo, this seems like the perfect time to bring this very important point. Burnout. Even when we are at our best we can burn ourselves out creatively. Seasonal depression may creep in and suck our creativity dry. something may happen at anytime that will sap out the will to do anything creative for weeks or even months. Making sure that you are tuned into your everyday needs are imperative to your overall health as a writer and a human. Creatives tend to be sensitive individuals that need a little more time to recharge after working on large project. There was a fantastic post that I saw the other day that said

Rest is not a reward for progress. Rest is part of the process. - @positivelypresent via insta

Be kind to yourself and ask yourself a few of these questions to check in with yourself in this moment:

1. Even if I haven't been writing as consistently as I would like to/anticipated, do I need a break? Why or why not?

2. How long of a break would I like to take? Why?

3. When was the last time I took a break?

4. Is it possible for me to take a break now, even if it will set my goals back a bit? Why or why not?

If you want to learn more NaNoWriMo tips, check out the 30 Days of Tips that will unfold this month. Can't wait? Then check out my mini-course on The Basics of Storytelling that's available for $1. I look forward to seeing you in whatever form I appear. Until next time.

About the Author

Crystal Cabrae is a storyteller who specializes in writing dystopian, romantic, and adventurous worlds for animation and fantastical fiction. She is a proud graduate of Full Sail University, AMDA, and New World School of the Arts. Her six years of acting training in New York and Miami gives her a unique perspective when approaching her characters. She has a passion for sharing how to create stories with the world and inspiring the storyteller that lives within all of us. Follow her on IG or Pinterest to know the latest.