Thursday, August 9. 2007
Writer Juice
No, it's not what comes out of a writer when you squeeze her...
I've got it! This blogging is new to me, but after only a few weeks of being back in the habit of writing - or at least thinking about writing - every day, my creative juices are flowing again! This morning in the shower (one of the two places where I get my best "ah-ha" moments) I actually had a new - and really good - idea for a children's book! I have wanted to write one for years, but somewhere along the line, every time I think I can, the process stalls, the ideas end up partly finished in a drawer, and my enthusiasm for them grows stale. I'm sure my excuses are not unique...not enough time, too many other commitments, lack of "juice"...I'm sure other writers - and anyone who has an unfulfilled dream - can relate, too.
I've got it! This blogging is new to me, but after only a few weeks of being back in the habit of writing - or at least thinking about writing - every day, my creative juices are flowing again! This morning in the shower (one of the two places where I get my best "ah-ha" moments) I actually had a new - and really good - idea for a children's book! I have wanted to write one for years, but somewhere along the line, every time I think I can, the process stalls, the ideas end up partly finished in a drawer, and my enthusiasm for them grows stale. I'm sure my excuses are not unique...not enough time, too many other commitments, lack of "juice"...I'm sure other writers - and anyone who has an unfulfilled dream - can relate, too.Why do I want to do this? It's not as if the world is suffering from a lack of literature for children...but I think there is a lack of quality, age-appropriate books for children. It's a lot like children's television and movies. There is an abundance, but much of it has the same substance and mental 'nutrition' as fast food. I've spent 20+ years reading to children, and let me tell you, there is so much crap in print! Some other time I'll rant in more detail about the sorry excuses for education and entertainment that are shoved down the throats of well-meaning parents and their children. For today I just want to share my sense of renewed enthusiasm for a lifelong dream.
I'm making a promise to myself to complete this project. Step one of that promise is putting it in writing here and now. It's a big step, but I'm resolved, and very excited about embarking on the endeavor. Step two, write this thing!
Oh yeah, the other place where the "ah-has" hit me is at the kitchen sink while scrubbing pots and pans. Maybe it's a water thing...
I'm making a promise to myself to complete this project. Step one of that promise is putting it in writing here and now. It's a big step, but I'm resolved, and very excited about embarking on the endeavor. Step two, write this thing!
Oh yeah, the other place where the "ah-has" hit me is at the kitchen sink while scrubbing pots and pans. Maybe it's a water thing...
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