Writers, Don’t Forget to Play

“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves.” -Carl Jung

Play is the keyword there. That’s where I find my ability to keep going regardless of all the hurdles I face. I like when things feel like they are fun and light. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I lose sight of the fun, but my tank returns to full when I find the fun again. The hard stuff is so much easier when you make a game out of it! The same goes with writing.

How do you find fun on your writing journeys? I find fun through my characters!

Published by Jayne

Jayne is a writer. On her free time she likes to be with her family hiking outdoors and traveling. New England is her home and place of birth. When asked what she wants to teach the world she replied, "Don't stop searching. Too many times, in my old life, I put my search aside for more 'important matters.' I didn't realize the thing I was searching for held what was most important; my soul purpose." Jayne works daily on improving her craft and at times can get down on herself, but her favorite morning mantra is "It's a new day." and that's what she strives to start with.

3 thoughts on “Writers, Don’t Forget to Play

  1. I really love how you think about difficulty/hurdles in your life. “The hard stuff is so much easier when you make a game out of it!”

    How do you utilize your characters and make a game out of writing? Do you write about them on whimsical adventures?

    I tend to think of my writing/blog as a means to encapsulate all of the things that I love to do. That is how I have been trying to keep things light and fun. Not only that, it is a way to build my consistency muscle and encourage myself to keep learning.

    Great entry!

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    1. I utilize my characters by making them “play the game” and I live through them. I love a good whimsical adventure. I also use my blog to bring all the things I love in one place.

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