#creative rest

Why Writers Need Pauses The cursor blinks expectantly on an empty page, its steady rhythm matching the flutter of anxiety in my chest. My hands hover over the keyboard, but the words feel stuck somewhere between my thoughts and my fingertips, like trying to pour honey through a straw. Earlier this year, I made a resolution to complete as many rewrites and re-edits as I could. Yes, rewrites and…

“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.” ― Saint Augustine of Hippo, Confessions The Essential Guide to Rest: Why We Need It and How to Get It In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the importance of rest. However, rest is essential for our physical and spiritual well-being. It’s not just about sleeping but about giving our…

When You Move A Release Date …

Within the calendar year of 2022, I released the first three books (plus one novella) in the Bandit Brothers Series. But that wasn’t my plan. Originally, I wanted to finish the series within the calendar year – oh! High expectations! But when it came time to decide on a release date for Flame True, the fourth book in the series, I kind of blanked. I was so excited about this book, it’s the story…

Rest, Creativity, and Practical Application by Sarah Bryan

I’ve talked a lot about rest in the past. It is a constant lesson for me these days, especially when it seems like the crush of life’s pace would crush me right through if I let it. My days fill, my pace quickens, and my energy drains away in the current. The worst part? When my energy fades from too little rest, my creativity fades with it. Creative batteries must be charged to be functional,…