How to keep the writer writing

I’ve been in a bit of a hole lately in terms of my fiction writing. I just can’t think of any ideas for stories. And I’m playing that waiting game that all writers play - I’ve sent off two fiction pieces to magazines and am waiting with my fingers and toes crossed for a reply, an acknowledgement of my hard work and abilities as a writer.

But not hearing back from the magazines is no reflection on the quality of my work. There’s no point having a sulk refusing to keep churning out stuff because “nobody buys it”.   

I just came across a great blog post from Angela Booth. It made me realise one very important thing:

I need to add to my inventory of writing, to extend my goals, and not to sit and wait for pats on the back.

So it’s fingers to the keyboard! Time to diversify, create e-books for kids that are fun and easy to read. Oh, and easy to access. Print media is not the only way to go and it’s time I experienced a bit of the future.

Oh, and another thing that this blog reminded me of - apart from practising writing - is to keep reading. When ideas are slow to come, read in the genre you write in. Get ideas that way. It’s a gem!

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