When to take a break

[twelvescrolls]

People who have read my stories would know that I haven't updated for a long time. The reason was because I was getting sick physically to the point I couldn't write a coherent sentence. As a result, I took a two month break. Updating is great and all, but remember that we are human and need our rest. If you agree, please reply to this post and write down other reasons why writers would need to take a break without canceling the story all together.

[NickRowler]

You are not alone.

I have also been struggling recently with a combination of chronic stress and sudden vision issues. It has been difficult to get into a creative mindset. Added that is has been harder to write or read due to my vision.

[BoomerZ]

Plan your breaks to story arcs from the beginning. This way you work to a break as you go. Your readers know in advance when the breaks are coming and when you'll be back.

[Sunnyan]

I posted the last chapter of my comic in october so I really get this.
Feeling burned out, and getting back to drawing kind of scares me, idk why.

[Leyelle]

Burn out. Sometimes we need to pause and let our brains reset. I definitely understand what you're going through. I hope you're feeling better now!

[kyupol]

I took many hiatuses in the past due to life events that got in the way. Financial reasons,
breakup/divorce, moving, changing jobs, etc.

Life happens. Stable ground doesn't last forever. Always bound to shake.

[NGChloe]

when your sick
when your tired
when you need some time to breathe
holidays
Every once in a bit

Its good to keep a schedule so that you don't burn out. Work work work isn't a good strategy for art, because your brain needs time to breathe. That's why a lot of people work in bursts. You could try every other day working, every few months, just five days a week. There's a lot you can do to prevent burnout, and taking breaks is a big part of that

[Vassia]

I'm taking a few weeks break right now just because my work schedule becomes hectic during the holiday season. I know I could keep to my updates if I wanted force it but it would seriously stress me out with the increased hours right now, so I decided to take some of the pressure off and let myself breathe. Which has now made me pretty excited for when I get to start up my updates again instead of burning myself out. It also helps that this happened when I got to a difficult chapter to write so I also get to just spend some extra time on it instead of just spitting it out, so a super win for me 🥰

[MiharuWrites]

Chronic health issues
Mental health is at a low again