If you call yourself a writer, or even envision yourself as one, then why don't those bewitching words percolate from that space between your ears and deftly deposit themselves on a page? Isn't that what being a writer is all about? We have stories to tell or information that is worthy of the read.
Delving into the guts of "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron has certainly provided much needed inspiration and encouragement, but it has also proved that those neurons in that space need more than a nudge to make my written words brilliant.
Am I discouraged? No way! In researching, you make peace with your yearning and fix your sight on an outlet that suits your medium. Does it change? Mine does; not that I ever want to churn out a novel. When pondering too long or too much before allowing the writing process to continue, I vacillate on where to deposit my creativity. If you truly want to be creative, then you have to grant yourself permission and get out of your way.
I've decided to stop casting shadows -- I write daily. Where will they end up? I don't know for sure, but I've captured my manna for now. The rest will follow...
I've had such good intentions about my morning writings but I have only done one in the last week. I did decide that one thing I want to 'write' here is my bucket list. I will just make my own post and start a list. I don't know what has sparked it but maybe it's inspiration of just simply wanting to write and some things I want to put on that list have something to do with writing. I have high hopes for this book we are about to start working through. My goal for it is to open my mind more. I hope for better ideas and to be able to put my ideas on paper more easily. I also write for an online website and I hope that ideas will begin to flow more easily. I feel comfortable with our group but there is still that since of being judged. I know that will pass. That's another thing, I want my insecurities to subside with this process too.
If you call yourself a writer, or even envision yourself as one, then why don't those bewitching words percolate from that space between your ears and deftly deposit themselves on a page? Isn't that what being a writer is all about? We have stories to tell or information that is worthy of the read.
ReplyDeleteDelving into the guts of "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron has certainly provided much needed inspiration and encouragement, but it has also proved that those neurons in that space need more than a nudge to make my written words brilliant.
Am I discouraged? No way! In researching, you make peace with your yearning and fix your sight on an outlet that suits your medium. Does it change? Mine does; not that I ever want to churn out a novel. When pondering too long or too much before allowing the writing process to continue, I vacillate on where to deposit my creativity. If you truly want to be creative, then you have to grant yourself permission and get out of your way.
I've decided to stop casting shadows -- I write daily. Where will they end up? I don't know for sure, but I've captured my manna for now. The rest will follow...
I've had such good intentions about my morning writings but I have only done one in the last week. I did decide that one thing I want to 'write' here is my bucket list. I will just make my own post and start a list. I don't know what has sparked it but maybe it's inspiration of just simply wanting to write and some things I want to put on that list have something to do with writing.
ReplyDeleteI have high hopes for this book we are about to start working through. My goal for it is to open my mind more. I hope for better ideas and to be able to put my ideas on paper more easily. I also write for an online website and I hope that ideas will begin to flow more easily.
I feel comfortable with our group but there is still that since of being judged. I know that will pass. That's another thing, I want my insecurities to subside with this process too.
Writing the morning pages is key. I haven't done it either,but I think that it is something I need to do.
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