Nathan Bransford on How to Return to Writing After a Long Break

[deborahjross]

Many of Nathan Bransford's observations apply as well to a weekend off as to a lapse of several years or decades.

It can feel so incredibly intimidating to start again. You might not remember where you left off. You had gotten used to filling your time with episodes of Downton Abbey. ...

Remember, the first day back is just about getting back into it. It's not going to be your best day. It might not be fun. But you did it. You're back in the saddle, which is why it's so crucially important to...

How to Return to Writing After a Long Break | Nathan Bransford, Author

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[http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/]

That's a fine post -- and so very true.

[labelleizzy.livejournal.com]

Thanks. It's been 42 months since I had a full time job in a classroom and today was my first day at a provisional teaching position. These words are good for me to read as well.