Romance Writers Weekly - Jan 7, 2015

1/6/2015

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Today's challenge comes from Xio Axelrod who wants to know what writers do when they aren't writing.

This one was hard, because I consider writing my full-time job. I never used all my vacation days when I was employed by a company. I definitely don't as my own boss. I try to write every day, and I squeeze household chores and errands in when I can. I usually give myself a pass for writing on the weekends. But don't get me wrong. It isn't nose to the grindstone every day.

On those days when I give myself a bona-fide day off I fill it with as much fun and friends as possible. I might decide to sleep late, which means getting up at 6 AM instead of 5 AM. Then I'll watch CBS This Morning to catch up on the news. I'll putter around the house doing a little extra cleaning. Or I make arrangements to meet friends for coffee or lunch (Yeah, I'm a lady who lunches The best lunches are the days I get to meet my daughter midday). After lunch I'll get a little shopping done. My favorite place to wander is a tie between Hobby Lobby or a hardware store - Both places are foreign to me and a little intimidating. You may see me there more this year as my word to live by is Fearless.

Once I've had my fill of that, I lose myself in the kitchen. I'll bake cookies but then have to put a sign on the cookie jar to remind myself they aren't on my diet. Or I'll plan an elaborate dinner because I like to cook and I find it relaxing.

On days when I'm feeling really decadent, I'll lay down on the couch and do a little reading for pleasure. So many books, so little time.

So there you have it. The few days I do let myself goof off and filled with leisurely activity and lots of me time. I'm curious how you spend your days off. Leave me a comment and let me know your favorite way to relax and unwind.

Go ahead and keep hopping to see how Susan Scott Shelly fills her time away from writing. Thanks for dropping by.

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Carrie Elks

1/6/2015 05:34:59 am

Sounds like a great day to me! And lol at the baking and not eating! Great post xx

Gemma

1/6/2015 06:10:06 am

Thanks, Carrie. Believe me, not eating those cookies is really hard.

Elaine Jeremiah link

1/6/2015 05:44:26 am

Your routine sounds lovely! On my days off I like to meet friends for a cuppa when I can. And walk my dog. And do housework which isn't so great!

Gemma

1/6/2015 06:11:25 am

Elaine, I do try to get most of my housework done on days I haven't designated as a day off. Doesn't always work though. I wish I had a dog to walk though. I'd get exercise every day that way.

Sarah Hegger link

1/6/2015 05:53:27 am

I discovered writing this, that my life really does revolved a lot around writing. With the moving, I tend to spend a lot of time on my own. Worse than that, I like it

Gemma

1/6/2015 06:13:07 am

I remember how solitary I've felt after moving. It was due to a move overseas that I wrote my first novel. I could only go into central London every so often, so I stayed home and wrote instead. I admit I liked it too.

Victoria Barbour link

1/6/2015 07:35:31 am

Ladies lunches are the best. And I love the sound of your day. :)

Gemma

1/6/2015 09:21:24 am

Those are the good days, Victoria. The days I take off. All the other days are write, write, write, edit, edit, edit, and don't forget to do a little promo. You know the feeling, right?

Carolyn Spear

1/6/2015 09:12:50 am

You are so right about books being the guilty pleasure! I use them as a reward for doing something I don't really want to do.

Gemma

1/6/2015 09:22:16 am

Carolyn! That's inspired. I think that will be my new rule from now on.

Xio Axelrod link

1/6/2015 09:43:27 am

I like your idea of days off. Must try that some time. =) I applaud you for baking cookies that you don't eat. Wouldn't be me, lemme tell ya. Haha!

Gemma

1/6/2015 11:29:10 am

To be honest, when I take a day off, I'm way too eager to get back to work.

Susan Scott Shelley

1/6/2015 10:27:07 am

Your description sounds like a perfect day! :-)

Gemma

1/6/2015 11:30:00 am

Thanks, Susan. They are few and far between but the are spectacular when I get them.

Collette Cameron link

1/6/2015 01:24:37 pm

I can't bake without eating. Sigh.

Gemma

1/6/2015 11:14:53 pm

I just put on my skinniest pair of jeans and hey! presto not a problem to not eat. :)

Kim Handysides link

1/6/2015 02:02:43 pm

Hobby Lobby - is that a craft supply store? I love crafting, but never have any time to do it anymore!

Gemma Brocato

1/6/2015 11:15:58 pm

Hi Kim, Hobby Lobby is a craft and decor store. I try my hand at crafting, but it usually isn't pretty.

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