Writing while ill

Hmmm ... it seems like there's ALWAYS something I need to be researching ... prop up in bed with a laptop and pour through the internet?

*grumble grumble*

I've been sick the past couple of days too. I agree with Etherme - I usually set up shop in bed and research. I also take my sick time get inspiration (play games, listen to video game soundtracks, look at my favorite concept artists' work) It makes me feel better AND sometimes gets me writing a little bit.

Also, I've often found I don't write well while I'm feeling blah Maybe take the day to rest the ole noggin? Hope you feel better!

*chucks chicken noodle soup at you*

Health comes first. Don't force yourself into working.

That said... I have two methods when imagination is taking a beating from manflu. 1) Free-writing. Just grab a notepad and scribble whatever comes to mind. It can bring up ideas you never knew you had in you. 2) Working in ultra-short format to expand on when I'm better. Entire paragraphs condensed to a few words, that kind of thing. It's nowhere near as fun or satisfying as proper writing, but it's enough to kick that 'ugh, I should be working!' feel for me.

Hope the illness goes away soon. Get rest and liquids.

Vit C, paracetamol and sleep. You don't have to write when you feel ill.

Like others are saying, it's okay to take a break while you're sick. Your body needs to recharge. Might as well let your mind recharge too, so when you're ready to jump back in, you'll be mentally ready too.

allow yourself to be free of writing and heal and rest and you will be better for it. I was sick over christmas and didn't write for two weeks. Yes, I was mad at myself for not writing, but also found that when I got back to it, my mind was relaxed and refreshed and I was able to really focus.