rest &mdash; Ernest Ortiz Writes Now https://ernestortizwritesnow.com/tag:rest My chaotic brain needs a place to stay. Author of The Package trilogy. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:06:10 +0000 https://i.snap.as/lcehEm96.jpeg rest &mdash; Ernest Ortiz Writes Now https://ernestortizwritesnow.com/tag:rest You Need to Declutter Your Writing Brain From Time to Time https://ernestortizwritesnow.com/you-need-to-declutter-your-writing-brain-from-time-to-time?pk_campaign=rss-feed <![CDATA[One of the advantages I have of being a writer is that I never run out of ideas. My brain is always racing at the speed of light, spitting out raw data. Catching all of them on paper or even on my phone is impossible, but I accept that fact. It’s like fishing, you’re not going to catch every fish you see. But there’s also another problem. There are days that I don’t want to write. I know I have always told you to write at least one sentence a day even when you don’t feel like it. But there are days when you’re so overwhelmed that you can’t do anything. Like your brain and body goes to the blue screen of death and you shutdown. What’s worse is that your writing brain still spews out idea after idea. In that case, it’s better to shut down your writing brain or tune it out and not write. There are days when you just need a break. It’s also why I could never have a full-time writing career. I’d get sick of it. So ask yourself: do I not want to write because I’m lazy or do I not want to write because my body and mind need a break? writing body declutter mind rest a href="https://remark.as/p/ernestortizwritesnow.com/you-need-to-declutter-your-writing-brain-from-time-to-time"Discuss.../a !--emailsub-- ]]> One of the advantages I have of being a writer is that I never run out of ideas. My brain is always racing at the speed of light, spitting out raw data. Catching all of them on paper or even on my phone is impossible, but I accept that fact. It’s like fishing, you’re not going to catch every fish you see. But there’s also another problem.

There are days that I don’t want to write. I know I have always told you to write at least one sentence a day even when you don’t feel like it. But there are days when you’re so overwhelmed that you can’t do anything. Like your brain and body goes to the blue screen of death and you shutdown. What’s worse is that your writing brain still spews out idea after idea.

In that case, it’s better to shut down your writing brain or tune it out and not write. There are days when you just need a break. It’s also why I could never have a full-time writing career. I’d get sick of it.

So ask yourself: do I not want to write because I’m lazy or do I not want to write because my body and mind need a break?

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]]> https://ernestortizwritesnow.com/you-need-to-declutter-your-writing-brain-from-time-to-time Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:14:13 +0000 A Little Breathing Room https://ernestortizwritesnow.com/a-little-breathing-room?pk_campaign=rss-feed <![CDATA[Now that I’m done with all three ebooks of The Package all I need to do is work on the paperback. So far, it’s on hold because my book cover designer is currently making mine. Sketch design, blurb, and all the necessary stuff are given to him. Projected completion date of the book cover is around two weeks minimum, a month maximum. So I have plenty of time to work on other projects like this blog, newsletter, and drafting an upcoming nonfiction ebook. Will give you more details later. Right now, I want some rest. writing blog bookcover break ebooks newsletter nonfiction rest a href="https://remark.as/p/ernestortizwritesnow.com/a-little-breathing-room"Discuss.../a !--emailsub-- ]]> Now that I’m done with all three ebooks of The Package all I need to do is work on the paperback. So far, it’s on hold because my book cover designer is currently making mine. Sketch design, blurb, and all the necessary stuff are given to him.

Projected completion date of the book cover is around two weeks minimum, a month maximum. So I have plenty of time to work on other projects like this blog, newsletter, and drafting an upcoming nonfiction ebook. Will give you more details later.

Right now, I want some rest.

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]]> https://ernestortizwritesnow.com/a-little-breathing-room Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:16:10 +0000 Taking the Week Off https://ernestortizwritesnow.com/taking-the-week-off?pk_campaign=rss-feed <![CDATA[I’m trying to get The Package done and need a break from posting. Will get back next Monday. Thanks for your patience and support! writing break rest a href="https://remark.as/p/ernestortizwritesnow.com/taking-the-week-off"Discuss.../a !--emailsub-- ]]> I’m trying to get The Package done and need a break from posting. Will get back next Monday. Thanks for your patience and support!

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]]> https://ernestortizwritesnow.com/taking-the-week-off Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:21:25 +0000 Rests Between Posts https://ernestortizwritesnow.com/rests-between-posts?pk_campaign=rss-feed <![CDATA[When it comes to my writing schedule I have it set in stone (for the most part). One week I’ll post on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The next week I’ll post on Tuesday and Thursday. The weeks will cycle. Sometimes, I’ll post a prayer related article on a Sunday. If a holiday falls on a posting day or if I’m sick, I’ll take the day off. Finally, I’ll let you know if I need a hiatus. Thanks for your support and patience. writing rest schedule a href="https://remark.as/p/ernestortizwritesnow.com/rests-between-posts"Discuss.../a !--emailsub-- ]]> When it comes to my writing schedule I have it set in stone (for the most part). One week I’ll post on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The next week I’ll post on Tuesday and Thursday. The weeks will cycle.

Sometimes, I’ll post a prayer related article on a Sunday. If a holiday falls on a posting day or if I’m sick, I’ll take the day off. Finally, I’ll let you know if I need a hiatus.

Thanks for your support and patience.

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]]> https://ernestortizwritesnow.com/rests-between-posts Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:56:02 +0000 A Sunday Rest Prayer https://ernestortizwritesnow.com/a-sunday-rest-prayer?pk_campaign=rss-feed <![CDATA[Lord, thank you for giving me time to rest, worship you, and spend time with loved ones. Please give me your strength and wisdom as I continue to be the best husband and father you and St. Joseph want me to be. Amen. God sunday rest a href="https://remark.as/p/ernestortizwritesnow.com/a-sunday-rest-prayer"Discuss.../a !--emailsub-- ]]> Lord, thank you for giving me time to rest, worship you, and spend time with loved ones. Please give me your strength and wisdom as I continue to be the best husband and father you and St. Joseph want me to be. Amen.

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