X is for Xcuses

Yes, I know the correct spelling is excuses. Auto-correct has told me that with squiqqly red lines and repeated attempts to change the work. But I needed a topic that began with "X." After all you can say the "e" is silent and doesn't count.

The number of distractions in today's world can be overwhelming. And each one is an excuse not to write. world events, which will remain nameless, can cause fear, worry, and stress. All things which can chase the muse away. Then there are the closer to home things that hamper writing efforts. For me, marketing, especially social media, is the number one excuse not to write. There is the checking email, then sending out a few tweets. Facebook is up next with a quick, or maybe not so quick, scan of items in my timeline. Some are shared to my personal profile, others get posted to my author page. Links that require special attention are emailed to their recipients.

Then there are the cute kitten videos.

~till next time. May you never have more excuses than your muse can handle.

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