Freelance Writers Need to Play
Today I joined my son, daughter-in-law, and grandson to watch his sister in a play. Emily is part of the Junior Theater Group here in San Diego and this time they put on a performance of Harry Potter. It was confusing, noisy and the kids obviously had a blast. We parents and grandparents of course enjoyed watching the kids cavort. I took more pictures than makes any sense, which is one of the things grandmothers are supposed to do, right?
It was good to do something entirely different. I know writers need to get away from the computer from time-to-time and tell the writers I coach to do so. But it isnt until I pry myself away that I recognize just how refreshing it can be.
So turn that computer off and go do something just for fun.
Write well, and often, and dont forget to play!
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1 opinion for Freelance Writers Need to Play
TammyP
Nov 20, 2005 at 3:00 pm
I’ve had to do this often, and what I usually do is say something first like, "Wow, you have some wonderful ideas here." Then I go on to pick it apart depending on how much help they really want. Often, I think people say they want help, but they really just want you to say how great their writing is. Another thing I do is tell them that I was extra picky because I was trying to help them.
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