Overloads are relative...
by Sherry D. Ramsey

If you're a regular visitor to The Scriptorium, you'll likely have noticed that the March issue...wasn't. This happens every so often, and it's usually when life and other committments overload yours truly, and something has to slide off the list.

But I've been thinking that not all overloads are equal. I deliberately try to keep busy during the early months of the year, because I've found that it helps me stave off the winter blues that tend to hover around my door. Being busy, staying focused, gives me less time to think about the long winter weeks until spring. And of course being productive is always a morale boost. So this is always a busy time of year for me.

This year I stayed busy all right, but along with writing, I was busy delving into other creative venues. This is not to say that I didn't write at all--I finished a new short story, joined a busy critique group, and have been working regularly on an editorial project with two other writers. However, there were other creative urges making demands, and I've found that when that happens, it's generally best to give in to them (at least to some extent). In Sue's column this month she talks about writers needing other people, and I think it's fair to say that we sometimes need other creative outlets, as well. For some of us, embracing diverse creative needs keeps all of our creative outlets in better working order.

In the quiz this month I've asked how many of you need to alternate your writing with other creative pursuits from time to time. I'll be interested to see your answers.

Okay, everyone back to work! We'll see you in May!

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