Ah April…new grass, budding flowers, singing birds and spring just “bustin’ out all over.” That is until six more inches of snow fall right before Easter. Then the winter blahs set in, creep up your toes, wrap themselves around your waist and hang on for another two weeks. So much for getting the first draft of the novel done by the end of March! How can a writer write with passion and gusto when everything is cold and gray outside again? My magic formula? Stop! Yep, that’s it. Just stop! It’s time to pick up one of the many books I’m trying to finish reading, the crocheting that’s been calling my name or just one more cup of tea, while I put my feet up. Taking a break is OK. In fact, it’s a good thing. Before long, I know I’ll hear the voices of my characters calling to me to get back to the computer and get their story going again. It’s only been a few days, and already I’m feeling better and getting ready for that next burst of creative energy. I hope it will be enough to keep me going until I finally type the words, The End. Not that I actually have to type them, but it just feels like something I want to do…The End. Yep! That’s sounds nice. I’m closer than I think, so by the time these April snow showers turn to rain, and the rain turns to warm sunshine, I’ll be there…but this time with iced tea and cheesecake!

What do you do when the doldrums put a damper on your writing? Any ideas?