Writers never have a day off. Between promotion and revisions and tackling new projects, there isn't really a free moment. Keep in mind, I'm not complaining here. I have my moments where I try to unwind.
I take a day off occasionally. I spend time with my fiancé. I watch a movie now and then. I will watch one of my favorite shows, like Bones, The Mentalist or Castle...even this new show I just started, Elementary.
But, the writer's mind is always working. The creative brain needs fuel to live.
Instead of food like the body needs, it thrives on experiences, environment and, most definitely, conversation. Our experiences make us who we are, of course. Without them, we would be different. They also shape our characters because we can draw from those experiences, sometimes without even realizing it. Where you write or where you go can make an impact as well. And don't even get me started on dialogue or at least eavesdropping on people's conversations, on…