In the moment, I might bite your head off if you look at me wrong. No, really.

Isn't it funny how when we are cranky and full of doom and gloom or piss and vinegar (pardon my language, Mom, oh, wait, you probably taught me that phrase) we don't feel like writing? When, well, this would probably be the absolute best time to write those gloomy or pissy scenes?

I have been tired and hormonally imbalanced for the last couple of days, and what have I done with the writing? Not much, not much at all. Maybe 500 words last night because I felt guilty. and guilt does not necessarily make for the best writing, although it can certainly be a motivator at times. Heh. All the angst and psychotic ramblings that have been running through my head for the last 48 hours or so, starting with when I was pricing garage sale items in the middle of the night, would probably make for some good emotion on the page.

But, no. I will most likely wait until I am rested and cheerful, then I will attempt to write a scene where my characters are being ugly or sad or ... human. And they'll be flat as a piece of paper.

Any writers reading this found a way that works for you to harness the energy of the moods you are in and get it on the page? Creative or artistic people can certainly be a moody lot, though, and as much as I hate that, I also know it's a big reason we're able to express things the way we do on paper or canvas or musical instruments.

It'll pass tomorrow, I'm sure, and then I'll be kicking myself for not writing in the moment. :-D