I’m taking a break from working on the romantic comedy I completed before Christmas. I thought that if I give it until the end of January, I’ll have had enough time to return to it afresh. Meanwhile, I’m developing on a few short stories and flash fiction to keep my creative mind active. So far this year, I’ve entered five competitions and have stories lined up to enter a couple more. The spreadsheet is filling up and although I know most of the stories will bounce back, if I revise and resubmit, there is a chance of publication and maybe even a prize.
Ideas for fiction come to me from life. I seem to be writing quite a lot about families at present, with my sixteen-year-old son providing the stimulus. Little things get lodged in my mind. Take Saturday, for example, he says to me: That’s a stupid rule, Mum. Why do I have to unload the whole dishwasher when I only need one cup?
Right, down to work…
the writer is a lonely hunter 
Working on something else for a while seems a good idea if you want to give yourself a good break from a particular piece, before starting the next draft.
I’ll let you know how I get on, come February.
A girl after my own heart! (…your house rules…). Love your stories/flash, keep them coming. Wishing you every success for the new year 🙂 Kris
Thank Kris and a good new year for you in France.
Teenage sons!!! think i could right a book myself on that subject. Spreadsheets for submissions impressive. Good luck x
Your boy is a good one!