“I need solitude for my writing; not ‘like a hermit’ – that wouldn’t be enough – but like a dead man.” – Franz Kafka
This quote made me laugh! I have been so deep in my writing projects that I no longer feel like I’m thriving in life. But once I start feeling that way, I take myself out. I want to thrive! Sometimes I take a random trip to the beach or a bookstore. Sometimes it’s just what is most convenient.
The quote has its place. Getting into the creative flow takes intentional work. Limited conversations, plenty of rest, and the freedom to go write at any moment all keep you from committing to things that make people feel alive.
It is eerie to be compared to a dead man, though. I don’t really like that.
Jayne.press 
I actually can relate to that quote – dead silence is what I crave when I’m thinking… perhaps that’s why I tend to do a lot of it in the middle of the night! Great post, Linda xx
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That’s a good idea to work on it in the middle of the night. I should try that..
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Don’t forget to sleep though! xox
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