Working 9 to 5. What a way to make a livin’.
Tips for the working writer.
By Genevieve Crownson
Dolly Parton probably hadn’t met fiction writers
vehemently trying to make their way in the world when she wrote the song 9
to 5. Those of us that still unabashedly foray into the outside working
world to keep a roof over our heads know that by no means, will we be done with
the daily grind when the clock strikes 5.
But not to worry I still love me some Dolly.
Like Cinderella, working writers know our coach
turns into a pumpkin at midnight as we burn the midnight oil trying to make our
numbers for the day. We persevere hoping we have enough energy to churn out
words that keep our devilishly daring imaginations hopping before that gong
strikes twelve and our riches return to rags. So what is it that keeps the
motivation going? How do you keep striving forward toward your dreams?
Here are the facts.
Fact #1
If you don’t love what you do and you are submissive
to the idea of never writing ever
Fact #2
Schedules are your best friend. Marie Forleo
always says “If it’s not scheduled, it’s not real.” Schedule the time to write
your book. Make yourself accountable and show up. Trust me, Marie knows what
she is talking about, she is one of the most successful woman on the planet. Go
check out Marie TV on YouTube and get inspired. This parlays me to my next
fact.
Fact #3
Always leave time for inspiration. Go a googling
on the internet or jump on YouTube and find your sinful stimulus. Find someone that
has experienced what you are going through right now; a successful person who
has crested over the mountain peak and is delighting in the sunrise. Watch and
learn how they did it. Be a sponge. But not Sponge Bob. He’s already taken.
Believe that if they can do it so can you, everybody at the top probably
started where you are now. Keep the faith, and go for it.
Fact #4
It’s okay not to be princess perfect. Everyone
has their down dog yoga days. Those moments when you feel as languid and droopy
as a Basset Hound and you know you can’t possibly scrounge up one more ounce of
energy. (No offense to Basset’s—I do know a lovely Basset who does his best dog
deliberations while lounging). Be kind to yourself. Everyone needs a break
every now and then. There will be instances when you arrive home from work
brain dead. And you know nothing good will be squeezed from your noggin. So go
veg in front of the telly with Castle, imagine that you too are living the life
of a best seller. And if that doesn’t float your boat you can go have a staring
contest with the cat. Full disclosure here though:
You
will never win.
Trust me I’ve tried. Majick Moon Crownson trumps
every time. I just tell myself he’s cheating. I admit to feeling guilty about
down time, it’s one of my biggest challenges. I was the kid that cried if I
couldn’t go to school. Yes, I know it’s a bit wacky but there it is. Be
unabashedly unapologetic about your “me” time. It will help you in the long run
so you won’t feel so Willy Wonka. And you will definitely produce better
material.
Fact #5
Have fun with your writing. Try not to live in
the future but enjoy the journey. Get lost in your own story shenanigans and
have a blast doing it. Success will come.
Wishing you all the best of luck. Happy Writing!
Love, Genevieve XOXO
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Genevieve Crownson graduated from the College of Charleston with a Bachelors of
Science degree. A love of writing led her to pen her debut novel, The
Soul of the Sun. This is book one in her highly anticipated
trilogy, The Argos Dynasty. She currently lives in beautiful Charleston, SC with her family and
beloved four-legged friends.
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