It finally happened. After an incredibly productive past few months, I can fee myself slowing down. Inspiration and motivation are low. I am drawing and writing less, can't pick up a paint brush to save my life and I even completely spaced Word Verification Wednesday (I owe you double next week). This happens every so often, but usually more frequently and for less time. I'm sure, however, that I am not the only one who finds themselves afflicted in this way from time to time.
What can one do when such a slump hits?
Keep producing.
I don't mean in the same way that one does when inspiration flows freely and the moment is right, but in the way that gets stuff done. I find myself working on simple projects or finishing ones that have been sitting idle for a bit. Digging out my shanties, basing some up, making a few small and simple terrain features, and I even started the structure on a major terrain piece.
The way I see it, these down times are the perfect spot to work on all that grunt work and monkey work that really bogs down the flow of a really good spat of creative flow. If I can keep myself busy with this stuff while I wai for the batteries to recharge, then when I bounce back I'll have plenty of things out of the way. This leaves the road clear for starting new projects, painting and detailing existing ones and engaging in the more entertaining and stimulating aspects of the hobby.
Perhaps inspiration will hit when I get back from GameStorm and have had a chance to really "get my geek on" in a total gamer environment.
Take care,
-Eli
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