Tayari's Blog: Ribe Tuchus

Posted by TayariJones on June 12, 2008 07:18 AM
Filed under Writing

I will admit that I haven't been the most creative person lately. I wouldn't say that I have writers block. But I have some sort of problem. I feel like I have a million things to do, that I am taking care of so many folks, that I cannot get my mind on my own work.

It's time to break out the secret weapon: Ribe Tuchus. Apparently, this is Yiddish for "rub your bottom on the chair." In other words, just go sit down and write. No blackberry, no computer, no nothing. Just me, sitting in an empty room-- or at a coffee shop-- paper, pen, and my ideas. For one hour. No getting up. No refills on the java. I have done this in the past when I have managed to become estranged from my own project.

I'll check in before bedtime and let you know how it works.

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Comment #1, by jamey [TypeKey Profile Page]

good luck! take an extra pen/pencil for a backup.

June 12, 2008 08:53 AM

Comment #2, by Saeed Jones [TypeKey Profile Page]

I had to do the same thing this morning. Best of luck.

June 12, 2008 01:21 PM

Comment #3, by Jackie [TypeKey Profile Page]

Natalie Goldberg says, "Just shut up and write." Sometimes that is all there is to it.

June 12, 2008 05:34 PM

Comment #4, by thane [TypeKey Profile Page]

sitzfleisch

June 13, 2008 02:39 AM

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