On Becoming a Writer
(Being still while being brave)
I enjoy writing in bed.
I play my soft meditative music and snuggle up with 3 dogs and 4 cats and together we write.
I often have my ceiling fan operating and windows open.
I like hearing the sounds of the outside.
Soon I find myself traveling through a storyline that must be told,
often simplistic but with surprising depth.
I like animating characters, both human and non-human.
I like trees that provide lessons for people and patient mail boxes and bus stops with story lines extending decades.
Attending two back-to-back writers retreats this June helps me transition from one mindset to another. The first one was with Richard Paul Evans and his Author’s Ready group. https://authorready.com/our-authors/
I read the Christmas Box in November 1996 and then promptly purchased a book for everyone in my family.
The second retreat/workshop is coming up. It is hosted by Jennifer Adams whom I met at my own Riders and Writers retreat. She is teaching us over a two day workshop called Picture Book Workshop, June 14-15, 2024. Jennifer Adams books
A different genre of book, but one that intrigues me. Check out Jennifer’s website. She has many sweet books for children and adults alike.
In the beginning writing was far from a serious matter. The act of writing, however, requires a constant plunging back …
Recently, I read an article By Eleanor Plackett. It was about becoming a writer at age 40 and leaving a 20-year career behind that she had worked so hard climbing the ladder for.
Was it worth it?
Damn straight!
https://www.craftyourcontent.com/became-writer-at-40/
Covid-19 sparked people in ways that surprised them.
Some people got married after a very long engagement.
Some people broke up after a very long engagement.
Some people quit their jobs.
Some people captured their dreams.
It’s amazing what collective fear can do. Can you imagine what collective encouragement could bring?
What are your dreams?
