As most authors know, or soon will if they're newbies, most writers benefit from an occasional break.
That includes short--and long--periods of time. Whatever each individual decides is long enough is a personal choice. And it's necessary.
Why? Because resting for a period of time clears our minds, and, sometimes, it gives us a new perspective in eyeing our writing.
Taking a break doesn't mean you can't think about your writing. In fact, after your break, you can critique your work and perhaps improve what you've written. You might even decide to add a new element to it or change direction than you'd previously planned.
If you've struggled with what you've already written, it might give you clarity in seeing what is the problem. Resting may renew your creative juices so that you can proceed and not force your writing. And it may also give you the courage to scrap what you've written and begin fresh.
If you haven't had a break in a l-o-n-g time, think about it, plan for it, and take that break. You need it. You deserve it. And you'll be better for it.
Happy writing!
