September Writing Exercise

If you are doing a lot of writing or artwork,  it is important to make time
on a regular basis to ‘refill the creative well.’

In her book “The Artist’s Way”,   Julia Cameron recommends a two hour
Artist’s Date every week. The idea is to go somewhere alone where you
can absorb colours, images, sounds or smells and gain fresh inspiration
for your work.

Some ideas could include:

a long walk through a wood or by a river
a visit to an art gallery
a visit to a garden centre
a long soak in the bath with a glass of wine
listen to a music concert – either live or on CD

The key thing is – it’s whatever you are going to enjoy or be refreshed
by. Most writers that I know are desperate for some time by themselves.
However, if you live alone and crave company, how about trying a two
hour class once a week – on something that isn’t related to your work!
For instance, you could try Indian cookery, Beginner’s French or silk
painting. You never know – it might inspire new writing ideas.