Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Oct. 27

We're moving into the darkest part of the year and I've been reading about the effects of seasons on the human brain. Studies have shown that writers and artists are effected by light and darkness, heat and cold. I smiled when I read that writers in the study were at their most creative in the Spring and Fall. The heart of winter being too dark and the heart of summer being too nice. I look at my productive times and find that I write more books in the Spring and Fall. I had never thought about the why of it. I know that I am sensitive to the seasons and the view from my window. I prefer the light to darkness and must take special care of myself during the darkest days. What about you? Are you affected by the seasons?
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4 comments:

  1. L. Diane WolfeOctober 27, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Wow, I must have nbo rhythm at all! I produce at about the same speed regardless of the season...

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  2. Chandrika ShubhamOctober 27, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    Work should not be affected by seasons. Thats what I feel.

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  3. Nancy J. ParraOctober 28, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    Cool that you can work all year round-steady. That is the sign of a true pro!

    Hi Chandrika, thanks for stopping by. I agree- it should not be affected by the seasons-but, when I looked at it, it was. I usually write three books a year- two 100,000 word books-in spring and fall- and one short-50-60,000 word book in the summer. Unless I have a deadline. :)

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  4. Judy Croome | @judy_croomeNovember 1, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    Oh yes! I'm definitely affected by the seasons, and the weather. I prefer cool, but not cold (as in mid-winter). In summer I find I can work despite the heat because the days are long so I can get up early and get my writing done then. So winter is my most difficult time. I wouldn't mind being a bear - hibernating the winter away. :)

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