There hasn't been much producing happening over the summer. However, we wanted to use this opportunity to briefly mention rest. Sometimes taking a break, stepping away can allow one to come back feeling more ready to work. We've both done this in different ways.
Steph:
I've been working on writing quite a lot over the last year. I was really fed up with editing my play and nothing was clicking. So I put it down. I put it away. I didn't look at it for four months. Yes you read that correctly. FOUR. MONTHS. And it has been a joy to come back to. Step away if that's what you need.
Charlotte:
I have found that learning new skills in this time can stop you from focusing on what you aren't doing. I've done some really interesting workshops in producing for film (shout out to wildcard!). It's allowed me to be creative in different ways and to take the pressure off.
So rest up, learn some news skills, enjoy that sunshine (or turn on that sun lamp and pop some vitamin D).