I'm in between books again. Just finished edits on two and sent them to an editor for consideration, and not quite ready to start the next one.
As I was driving to work today, I realized I didn't 'have to' think about a book. Usually when I'm deep into writing, I'll use spare 'duh' moments (when I don't need 100% attention on the task at hand) waiting in line, TV watching and yes, sometimes, driving, to think about my book. I'll say 'where am I? Oh, yeah. Dru has gone into that room and what needs to be said next?' And I'll allow my mind to wander at will on the plot. I'll jot down ideas when I can and when I sit down to write, I'll have a good sense of what I want to accomplish.
It feels sometimes like I'm renting out 'brain cycles' to my book and letting it take me over for a time. I'm really noticing it now when I don't have anything percolating in the front of my brain. There's one spot in my commute when I can sort of relax (all the merging of cars is done and it's just a straight shot to the office). Today I got there and thought: 'hmm. No plot to think about. What an odd feeling.'
I suspect this will last about 3 or 4 days then I'll be back into it. I'm already making notes about ideas. Until then ... an empty mind. Another interesting side effect of writing....
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I don't think I've consciously made my mind work on a story while in line somewhere. It's a great idea and gives your brain those flexing powers. Generally, though not always, I shut down book thoughts when the computer is closed. Unless of course there's a scene elluding me at the moment. Like now, pretty much all the time. I'm hoping to have empty brain syndrome by Christmas.
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