Who'd Have Thought? A Touch of Writer's Block

Which almost never hits me anymore, since I try to hold myself to all my exhortations . . . but really, three mornings in a row, I've had a very hard time. Hmm. Possibly because I have three ideas and am trying to work on them all in turn? Not letting me live enough in the world of any of them? Hmm, can you say "expectations of myself too unrealistic?" That'll teach me.

Now, let's see, what would I tell one of you to do? I would say, rest up, have yourself some fun for a couple of days. You've probably written yourself out, spent all your aesthetic energy without replenishing it. Give yourself a small, sensual treat to get things going again (doesn't even have to cost much, or indeed anything - an hour on the couch listening to your favorite music, a great hot bath, kicking back and watching the game on TV guilt-free, a really good pastry). Then, after a day or two, focus, one project at a time, and make yourself write just a half hour or so.

Yeah. That ought to do it. Physician (or wordsmith?) heal thyself.

How's everybody else doing? How are all you writers coming along?