How comforting are your daydreams?
Do you use your daydreams for comfort? I do. They’re the place I run to when real life is upsetting or overwhelming. A hug from one of my characters can immediately make both my worlds …
Month: July 2023
When you get stuck in one scene
I’ve been stuck in one scene of my plot for the last few weeks. It’s frustrating – my plot from the first scene to the last spans 79 years, so there’s plenty to explore. I …
Is daydreaming ever a healthy coping mechanism?
When daydreaming becomes addictive and maladaptive, it’s usually an unhealthy coping mechanism. But using daydreaming to cope with something doesn’t necessarily mean it’s unhealthy. So where’s the line between a healthy coping mechanism and an …
Turning away from reality, or turning towards magic?
When I was ten years old, I used to run home from school so I could daydream. I can vividly remember how intense the urge was. I needed to daydream. There was no why. Pressure …
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