Comments on: Craving Solitude to Write? Try These 8 Pandemic Writing Strategies https://booksbywomen.org/craving-solitude-to-write-try-these-8-pandemic-writing-strategies/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:09:11 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 By: Dee F https://booksbywomen.org/craving-solitude-to-write-try-these-8-pandemic-writing-strategies/#comment-75440 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:09:11 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=34327#comment-75440 I totally relate to this! I’m a freelance journalist and I’ve managed to get on with that okay but I’ve found trying to write creatively (third try at a novel) has just got harder and harder, to the point where I seem to have stopped. And I have never had that problem before. It seems physical space is more attuned to head space than I thought! I’m in Scotland so at present there are no cafes and no Airbnb, but hopefully that will change soon. Thanks for the inspiration!

]]> By: Holly Robinson https://booksbywomen.org/craving-solitude-to-write-try-these-8-pandemic-writing-strategies/#comment-73718 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:01:07 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=34327#comment-73718 In reply to Gloria McBreen.

Wow! Brilliant move, that Airbnb! I’ve done that a few times, too. It always helps so much, especially when I’m trying to get some really focused writing time. Even when my house is empty (rare, these days), the laundry and dogs beckon…

]]> By: Gloria McBreen https://booksbywomen.org/craving-solitude-to-write-try-these-8-pandemic-writing-strategies/#comment-73689 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:43:37 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=34327#comment-73689 I’m lucky to have my own writing room since we moved house 4 years ago. And my husband is very supportive and entertains Little Miss Nine when he’s not working.
But it did take a long time to get it into his head that I don’t appreciate him barging into my room a million times a day, just for a chat or ‘where’s the sellotape?’ Or ‘Have we no jam?’
Once his brother and 4 kids decided to come stay with us for a few days. I was working on the second draft of my novel and so focused around that time. I was livid! So I booked into an Airbnb for the few days. My room had a balcony overlooking the sea. It was pure Heaven. And really quiet. All the other guests went off out during the day. I got loads of good quality writing done.
So….yes. I totally recommend it.

]]> By: Holly Robinson https://booksbywomen.org/craving-solitude-to-write-try-these-8-pandemic-writing-strategies/#comment-72215 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:37:09 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=34327#comment-72215 In reply to Liz Flaherty.

Oh, lucky you, having an office! I have one in our barn out back, but it’s unheated, alas, so only good for May through October, usually–I’m counting down the days!

]]> By: Holly Robinson https://booksbywomen.org/craving-solitude-to-write-try-these-8-pandemic-writing-strategies/#comment-72027 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:01:13 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=34327#comment-72027 In reply to Jean.

Thanks, Jean! I hope you find your own small corner of solitude!

]]> By: Liz Flaherty https://booksbywomen.org/craving-solitude-to-write-try-these-8-pandemic-writing-strategies/#comment-72017 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:02:55 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=34327#comment-72017 I really enjoyed this. I’m fortunate to have a detached office–even if I have to walk through lots of snow to get to it!–but fully understand searching out solitude. I love corner booths in small restaurants, too.

]]> By: Jean https://booksbywomen.org/craving-solitude-to-write-try-these-8-pandemic-writing-strategies/#comment-72013 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:54:18 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=34327#comment-72013 As I read your post, I smiled, chuckled, then laughed out loud. Hiding in the laundry room and relaxing at the dealership cafe! Ha! I hope you and your family stay well and continue to have fun together. Happy writing!

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