A Break Can Be A Good Thing

For just short of two weeks, I’ve been at a friend’s house. As such, I’ve been able to take a break from most of my writing. This blog (though I did manage to get a couple posts published), my novel, and my short story.

While my flow has been disturbed, I believe the break was a perfectly good thing: The mental rest was welcomed, and stepping away from the world of writing has allowed my mind to clear considerably. I’ve returned home, and to my projects with more ideas and a greater perspective.

Being able to focus on more than my writing, I found that ideas popped into my head from time to time. Ideas that perhaps wouldn’t have done so otherwise. Ideas that I’ve been able to mill over and develop, ready now to apply them.

It’s interesting for me to see the change in clarity that has occurred. Previously, when working on projects, I’ve taken the mindset that I should work until finished. This little hiatus has shown me that a break can be a good thing.

Your Breaks

What are your thoughts on taking an extended break from writing? Do you gain or lose focus? What are you experiences here? Let us know!