#AtoZChallenge D: Downtime
Downtime
is essential to keep a writer moving. I used to think that I had to just keep working. Keep going even when the words were crap. And you do have to do that…to a point. But what writers REALLY need to do is walk away from the story and find other outlets for themselves.
In the end it only makes us stronger writers. Even if it’s just watching TV like above. Hi. Um, I want to dive into that theater pit with about nineteen pillows and watch a Dr. Who marathon on my Netflix streaming. Sad, but true. I love immersing myself in a genre outside of what I write. In the end, the storytelling is the same. The goals are similar, just the way of telling the story is the difference.
It also helps me get out of my own way. Self doubt is an evil and insidious thing. It sneaks in just as you think you’re really doing all right on a story. I just destressed with a few mindless action movies and now I’m going to go back and see if I can put my characters back to rights.
How do you destress? What’s your favorite thing to do in your downtime?
LOL! You know M is going to be SO hard. lol
Girl, I wish I knew where to get one. Doesn’t it look fun as hell. I want a dozen pillows and a guy with delicious shoulders to hang out with. Nerds have nice shoulders too. 
So you’re a romance writer? I’ve actually never read a romance book, but my auntie tells me they are great for helping you “get in the mood” for real romance.
I’m a fellow a to z blogger. Good luck with the challenge!
You know it, Michelle. I actually got a note from a husband that bought the book for his wife and asked when the next one was available. Evidently he had a very good weekend. LOL
I’d love to visit you, Michelle. You should leave your links and I’d be happy to go check out your blogs as well.
Hi Taryn,
Love the post and love the pic! I want that couch! Just wanted to let you know I enjoyed your post and the dream couch so much I’ve included you in my A.D.’s FAV 5 list today for the A to Z Challenge!
http://adduling.wordpress.com/
A.D.
Hello AD! That’s awesome. Thanks so much for including me. I’m having fun with the posts.
Downtime? What on earth is that? I know I won’t get a moment for the month of April, but I am planning on unplugging for a few days in May. I am so overdue. I love, love, love your website and blog, too!!
Thanks for stopping by, Amberr. Yep, April is out of control for me too. I feel your pain. I’m planning to hang with a bunch of girlfriends in May for some needed downtime.
Glad you like the site. I work hard on it.
I want the theater pit! It looks awesome! 
To unwind, I usually disconnect from all technology and try to get out in nature {whether I go for a walk or hang out in a park}!
Love this blog idea
Loooooooooove.
Can’t wait to see what you come up for say, M hehe.
This room is awesome and where can I get one of those pit-couch thinges? LOL, and I agree. In any profession, downtime is awesome. I love how you mentioned you usually watch movies not in your genre to wind down too.