I also noticed that I go through a writing change per season. Winter and summer are my least productive seasons. In summer I'm out a lot, and in winter I'm moping because I can't be out a lot (though I do love a good snowstorm.)
Fall is a perfect writing time for me, since I hate that time of year with a fiery passion (I know I'm probably the only person on earth, judging by all the fall-lovers in my Twitter/Facebook newsfeeds.) But I really do dislike the season. To me, early fall is the most depressing, since all it signifies to me is summer's end. I was brought up on this belief, after all:
But then spring comes and it's a whole new story. I have these bursts of energy to create, and renewed hope for my works' success. Maybe it's because of the all extra sunshine.
Or maybe it's just the way I roll.
What season are you most productive in?? Or is it just easier for you to write in a specific season???
xoxo Beth
11 comments:
You're a Fall hater?! *smh* I do love me some summer though. Bring on heat and humidity!
I don't like pumpkin flavored drinks, but I do like pumpkin desserts. Mmm... Though not many desserts fall under my not like radar. =) I have found myself feeling more optimistic this spring- maybe it helps that I have tulips starting to poke up?
Great post, Beth! You are the queen of GIFs. I love it! I really think you should write more about this Fall-hating thing. It could be like the "Grinch Who Stole Halloween" or something! Write what you know, right?
I too have writing seasons where I'm a bit more productive. Right now, the season is Baby and it's not very productive at all. Cheers!
haha I do love my gifs! and "Grinch Who Stole Halloween I LOVE it hahah
love tulips, can't wait to start seeing some flowers here too!
yes! I adore humidity (even though my hair goes insane) lol
Love this post! I write the least in the winter. I always think I will write the most, but it is dark and cold and I am not motivated. I just want to curl up on the couch. Spring is starting to show and I am already feeling more inspired. Happy writing to you too!
Jess
thank you! exactly, there's just no motivation in winter!
Eeep! I meant to comment on this the other day when I read it. I generally get a huge push to write this time of year. I don't know if it's all the growth that I'm looking forward to, warmer weather, increased daylight hours, or just a generalization of moving past the "winter blues". But ideas flow easier and words just spill out. I'm actually signed up for Camp NaNo in April and really looking forward to it!
awesome, I have always wanted to do some kind of NaNo, I need the push!
Your website is really cool and this is a great inspiring article. Thank you so much.
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