Rainy Day Writing
I just got home from a vacation in Florida--and was greeted by rain, rain, and more rain.
Which is a good thing.
Something about the rain inspires me to hunker down and write. When it's sunshine and spring, I want to go for long walks with the dogs, push the baby in the stroller, garden, and, in general, goof off.
But rain makes me want to write. I feel snuggled in, cozy in my chair, and ready to visit my books. I think I picture Jo in Little Women, up in her attic. Only I don't have an attic office, I'm on the ground floor.
Snow doesn't have the same effect. I want to make snow angels and just watch it fall. Snow is magical. I can't be bothered earning a living when there's SNOW to play in!
Rain equals work. And maybe a nap.
So are your writing moods ever dictated by weather?
Which is a good thing.
Something about the rain inspires me to hunker down and write. When it's sunshine and spring, I want to go for long walks with the dogs, push the baby in the stroller, garden, and, in general, goof off.
But rain makes me want to write. I feel snuggled in, cozy in my chair, and ready to visit my books. I think I picture Jo in Little Women, up in her attic. Only I don't have an attic office, I'm on the ground floor.
Snow doesn't have the same effect. I want to make snow angels and just watch it fall. Snow is magical. I can't be bothered earning a living when there's SNOW to play in!
Rain equals work. And maybe a nap.
So are your writing moods ever dictated by weather?
Labels: moods, rainy days, writing process
posted by Erica Orloff at 11:39 AM
6 Comments:
We get very few warm, sunny days in Ohio (at least in the last couple years). It's usually cold, raining, or snowing, so when there's a beautiful day, I have the worst time getting any work done, because I'm afraid it'll be the only nice day for weeks!
Working through rain and snow is just fine. :-)
Forgot to say: I hope you had a great break, Erica!
Hi Spy:
Well, I guess I would get a lot of work done there. LOL!
Thanks--had a nice break, if stressful and a lot of running around. Taking four kids alone on the road with me--driving 15 hours with a two-year-old . . . um, restful? Not so much. :-)
E
I think I probably have a mild case of Seasonal Affective Disorder. I grew up in Kentucky, where the winters are long and dreary; I feel better since I moved to The Sunshine State.
Long periods without full-spectrum light depresses me, but I try not to let the weather dictate my writing habits. I know if I want to make a living doing this, I need to write even on days when I don't feel like it. Sometimes sad days evoke some powerful emotions, and I try to channel that onto the page.
Hey Jude:
The one thing I have trouble working through is intense tiredness, which with four kids is a fairly common happening, and worry. When I am worried about something, I can't concentrate very well. But dark days really do inspire me . . . I love all the different weather patterns where I live.
E
I know what you mean. Worry and fatigue stop me in my tracks, too.
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