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| Oldroyd1 |
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How does a journalist who's lost his writing mojo get it back?
I'm a farily well-known Correspondent for a national news network. Several years ago I took a break from a thriving career to write a book., which tooked much longer and created much more stress than I'd expected. By the time I made it back to work I was divorced, nearly broke, depressed and the owner of a new house that I shared with three young children roughly three days a week. I have always loved my job and hoped to turn it into an emotional tentpole by returning to it in a blaze of glory. In But my plan to crank out tons of interesting stories failed so utterly that I nearly got fired. For reasons I'm not sure I understand I was no longer able to report and write stories quickly.: PIeces that would have been done in two days before the book leave were now taking several weeks to write: sometimes I would spend a whole day writiting and rewriting the first paragraph or even the first half of the first sentence. Though most of these stories were quite good when the were finished, you can't hold a job like mine if you can't crank your work out quickly. And when you spend a whole day staring at unwritten sentences you dont have time to look for your next story. Sometimes I get so stressed out that I can't sleep at night, which makes make the single parent thing much harder. Please advise. |
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| JenATCinAL |
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Getting your MOJO Back...
Sounds like a lot of emotional stuff has been going on in your world. I'm far from a clinical shrink but suffice to say that perhaps what you need is some new inspiration (ok wait for it... wait for it... now go DUH!) Are there any weekend retreats or conventions / clubs organizations that you can involve yourself in to get the blood flowing again? How's your relationship w/ your kids since the divorce? What about taking a stroll down memory lane -- that always helped me to unclog the writer's block. Pictures, artwork - especially of YOUR memory from college or childhood -- when life was so much simpler. Start up in a beginner's Yoga class. Go to church. Find a new religion. Just shake it all up and let the dust settle in the past. Good luck to you. Please keep us posted. |
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15 Apr 2008 @ 5:29 PM
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Getting The Mojo
Hey, I can't list my name here as Google will catch it but, I am a grammy nominated songwriter and I too have lost my Mojo............. I also feel that all these years I have been writing what others have wanted or what I thought would pay the bills quickly. How about starting from scratch and writing just to write. No pressure, no specific topic or theme. Your current situation sounds like a great place to start. Sometimes my children are also good motivaters.My daughter's a preteen so, you can imagine all the things she 's talking about. Also, If you are taking meds.......don't try and work (creatively) while on them.It will only make you feel like a perfectionist and nothing will look, sound , and feel as your best. Just my opinion. |
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17 Apr 2008 @ 7:57 PM
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Get the MoJo Back
Hey, I think we are all too hard on ourselves during emotionally stressful times. Sometimes I think we just need to chill, take a break. I like the suggestion of mixing up the life pattern. I also like the idea of going back in time. I also try a new mantra to fight off the inner critic. You know it took me years to understand the phrase: I am my own worst enemy. You guys scare me. All my life I wanted to write. Now, out of work, I am trying to do just that. My skills: amateur. My desire: High. Mojo: questionable since I am a novice but ancient in body but young in mind and heart. My passion about a few things, Great. Maybe you overated the MoJo. If you are in a new emotional place in your life, the MoJo may just feel different than it used to.
The MoJo is there, you can find it. Call it back. Burn the old papers. End the bad days. Take a break. Then start fresh, Maybe have a fun ritual to bring back the MoJo into your heart and down to your finger tips. I mean it. Breaking with the bad past can release the tension. Good luck. I know you can write stories and songs. We have the power. Let it flow through you. Meffie |
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