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By: Georgia Rose

Georgia Rose — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:34:12 +0000

I know! I don’t really understand the impact covid has had on my writing. Thank you for the compliment and I hope it will too. Having said that I haven’t managed to do any today, despite my insistence that I would, mainly because of dog issues… I am actually trying something different, a psychological thriller. And I could certainly do with a holiday. If I am ever in your neck of the woods I shall most certainly look you up. A writing retreat at your place would be a delight 😀

Hope your own writing goes smoothly now you’re back to it… onward!

By: EJ Lamprey

EJ Lamprey — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:32:01 +0000

You’d have thought have so much more time suddenly available would be a writer’s dream but like you I came to a screeching halt. Then life cautiously rebooted here in Spain and I’m writing again. I really hope the garden works because you are a lovely writer. Sometimes, though, it needs a complete change of direction, a completely different type of writing. Something for children, or SF, a change is as good as a holiday. Talking of which – a real holiday is even better. 🙂 If you come to Spain, look me up …

By: Georgia Rose

Georgia Rose — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:12:10 +0000

In reply to Heather Burnside. Thanks, Heather. The height of my laptop may be an issue actually as in my office I have it on top of three massive books to have it in the correct place. I hadn't thought of that. I'll maybe have to lug the books down too! Going to the local library is an excellent idea, and one I could try when I go to town in the future as the closest library is about 10 miles away. Worth trying though. Plus you're in that bookish, inspiring atmosphere :-D Hope you manage to make it back to your library soon. x

By: Heather Burnside

Heather Burnside — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:55:49 +0000

It’s a shame the weather has changed, Georgia, but we have a lovely week forecast for next week. I tried working in the garden a few weeks ago but found that the sun was too bright on the PC screen and I was uncomfortable because the outdoor table wasn’t at the right height. However, you might find a way round the problem.
Another thing I was going to try before Covid struck was to spend some time working in a local library. Hopefully I’ll be able to pick that up once things are more settled.
Good luck with it. I think it’s definitely a good idea to try a different location so that you aren’t distracted by your other work. x

By: Georgia Rose

Georgia Rose — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:17:57 +0000

In reply to Wendy Percival. Thanks for the comment and tips, Wendy. Sadly, it's cold and blowing something approaching a gale this morning so I might just have to relocate to another part of the house to try out my experiment instead today. Still worth giving it a go though. I think the lockdown has made everyone rethink the things they are doing and with what level of intensity. You're right, writing didn't seem to me to be so important either. Anyway, for now, onward...

By: Wendy Percival

Wendy Percival — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 07:48:42 +0000

I also unplugged my laptop and headed into the garden, Georgia! I found I needed to turn up the display to maximum brightness and work under the shade of a parasol to see the screen well enough, but it was wonderful to be outside and not feel I was missing out on the lovely weather. It’s now all gone a bit pear-shaped, weather-wise, so I’m back indoors. I was at editing final-draft stage when lockdown came, so being confined to barracks, so to speak, wasn’t in any way a problem for me – I would have had to knuckle down anyway. But I have to admit, the COVID-19 situation did change my attitude a bit and the whole writing/author thing seemed less urgent and I suddenly wanted to introduce other activities into my life which, when we writers are in a groove, often get shoved to the sidelines. I’m lucky that I don’t, like you, have to accommodate work clients, so I’ve been able to reorganise my time so that I spend it in a more diverse way.
Good luck with the new approach! I hope it garners a successful way forward.