Just ran across this article on TechEye.net. Research shows, apparently, that employees who are in a bad mood should be allowed to vent, groan, and whine, as this strengthens their analytical skills. Conversely, employees who are happily engaged in a task are most apt to tap into their Muse. So that means writers who love their job are typically good-natured and this makes them more creative. According to the article, we’re “sweet and friendly characters” while lawyers and accountants are grumpy.
Hmm… Really? Not sure everyone in my family and circle of acquaintances would necessarily agree with that. They tend to consider me pretty unapproachable when I’m working hard on a project.
What do you think? Are writers made of sugar and spice or something not as nice?
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Kristy
February 22nd, 2011
I think it works the other way around. When the words are flowing freely, I’m a happy camper. When they’re not, I’m not fit to be around. No matter how good a mood I’m in when I sit down to write, if I run into a wall, I’m not going to be happy.
Of course, if the writing is going well and I keep getting interrupted, I get rather irritable.
candacem
February 22nd, 2011
I agree with you, Kristy – as long as the writing is flowing, it’s all good, but getting writer’s block does not make me a happy camper, especially when there’s a deadline looming. Thanks for weighing in with your opinion!