There are many writers and very few who can actually make their living with writing alone. That means that most writers have another way of supporting themselves… commonly known as the day job.

I have one of those. It pays the bills. It allows me to pursue my writing, to run this website. But when you have a day job, doing something like writing a novel is the equivalent of a second job. And two jobs can be exhausting. Maybe not physically, depending on the work you do, but certainly mentally or emotionally. Sometimes you have to take a break and do something different to recharge the mental batteries.

I’ve been working hard on several ideas for the website this week, in addition to having a challenging week at the day job. So today I made a necklace. I dabble in jewelry-making for fun. It’s a different kind of creative outlet and it has helped clear my mind and regenerate some of my mental energy.

What do you do to recharge yourself during a writing project?

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