I know that in many ways I am very, very lucky. I have the time and space to write, I have written a novel, a play several short stories and poetry. Only the play has been entered into a competition and I haven't sent anything else off yet, not sure why. But my problem is I miss people!! I start each day job hunting and then think 'hang on, aren't you meant to be a writer!' I'm just not sure I can stand the isolation!! I have a good many friends, a husband and a good social life but it's the day-time when everyone else is busy in the real world that gets me. There! I feel better already - but it would be good to hear about other people's experiences.
If we feel ourselves going slightly mad from the isolation, we could always channel it into our characters, thus preserving the illusion of that veneer of sanity for ourselves.
"Hello walls!"
Simple things help: like loving the space in which you are working. I am surrounded by things I love to look at, music and a wonderful partner.
Jimmy Hollis I Dickson - Thanks for that reality check, and of course you are quite right. You r living conditions sound interesting! Am I right in thinking that you don't live in the UK? Although there are clearly hardships to be endured where you are - I am on crutches at the moment so it would be HELL for me - but I guess you have plenty of thinking time? No internet access must be really difficult too, are you a full-time writer?