As the title suggests, I'm burnt out. Specifically, I'm burnt out on my current project. The story about an African country changing the course of history through inventions that could reshape the continent, and maybe even the world.
It's been three months since I started this idea, and in that time, I've only written about 12 chapters. Honestly, that says more about my work ethic back then than anything else. But I've grown. I've learned. And I know I can do better.
That said, after three months of pouring myself into one story, I've hit a wall. I realized this recently, around the 20th of December, I was sad at times for no apparent reason and would have self doubts on whether anything I did mattered. The only time I felt better was when I would go drinking with my friends, and that was when I realized something was wrong. Because i believe in only drinking when I am happy, not when I am feeling down.
So I stopped writing for a while, but I remembered my promise to never stop writing for the next three years. And being a man of my word is something I striving to being. So I did the next best thing
I started focusing on a new/old idea. And for the first time in a while, I felt genuinely happy about writing again. My mood lifted, my creativity flowed, and everything just felt… right.
But here's the thing, I'm not giving up on the African project. Far from it. I want to finish it. I need to finish it. The history I've uncovered, the cultures I've learned about, and the stories I've discovered are too important to leave behind.
For now, though, I need a break. A strategic pause. I'm stepping away from this book for about two to three months to focus on a new project. This isn't goodbye. It's a chance for me to recharge, experiment with fresh ideas, and come back stronger.
My goal remains the same: to write stories I want to read. And I won't stop anytime soon.
Thank you for your patience, your support, and your understanding. This isn't the end, it's just a chapter break.
Starsign the Lost Owen, signing out (for now).