What Will You Make? When Will You Make It?

The new year represents a fresh start, a time for reflection on what we can no longer tolerate and the changes we wish to make.

So…
What will you make in 2025, or even today?
Will you make your bed or bake a chocolate pie?
Will you write an essay or post something on Instagram? Will you make a new friend or make peace with your past?

Next, we should consider when you will create it. While browsing through the stacks at the public library, I came across a fascinating book titled Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason Currey. Each artist’s habits and routines are described on a single page. A common theme I discovered was that they all set aside specific times to write, usually in stretches of 3-4 hours. The locations where they wrote and the breaks they took varied greatly.

For instance, Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) dedicated three to four hours every morning to writing, aiming to produce 1,000 words. He faced a blank wall to avoid distractions from outside views. In contrast, Agatha Christie did not require a special place or desk; all she needed was a stable table and a typewriter. She wrote whenever she could find a moment free of interruptions.

As for me, I plan to set aside two hours to write and create. Additionally, I would love to dedicate another hour to read freely, exploring anything that piques my interest.

What about you? What will you create?

Best wishes in the New Year,

Jane

PS In addition, please check out what I made in 2024, www.janefoxconversations.com
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