Most writers started off writing little pieces. They're easier to manage and faster to finish, so they're perfect for a novice. As we get deeper into writing, we tend to work on larger projects. Even if we stayed within a small format like the short story, we try to write a collection of them instead of a random one-shot deal.
But those small, random, one-shot stories are wonderful. And when you are working on a large picture with your writing, taking a break by doing a quick little micro project is a breath of fresh air. It's like a painter who does a random sketch on a napkin every now and then while working on a mural.
Sometimes, when we work on one thing for a long period of time, we get deep into the groove with it and never want to stop until it's done. Other times, if we try to do that, we get burned out and have a drastic drop in productivity, not to mention quality. If the latter happens to you, take a break. Do a micro project. Do a sketch, enjoy the process, and move on.
It doesn't have to do anything or be anything. It's just a break from monotony, a refilling of your stamina. It is a way to remind you of what you like to do and why you like to do it.
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