Writing, when did it all start? I wanted to write a book but did not realize at such a young age, probably seven or eight that there was a certain format to use. So, I just wrote. My main character was a little girl named Jenny and everything that Jenny did seem to be the same things I myself was doing. Later in life as I look back, I realize that I was really journalizing but didn’t know what to call it.
I’ve always had a fascination with words. I love the way they flow and form together. I love the way the words make me feel, sometimes they warm my soul, and sometimes they frighten me; regardless, I hang on to every word. I’ve always been a slow reader, because I read some sentences over and over again. I love to read, but most of all I want to write words that blend together to arouse feelings of emotions in the reader. In a way it gives one a power to move someone to feel emotions, but I prefer to see it as a good way to touch the hearts of the reader and help them in some small way to feel good.
Writing also puts me in a vulnerable situation because I open myself up to criticism and rejection; but it can also be rewarding. Writing has always been a dream, but taking the time away from responsibilities of life was hard to do. Now, I’ve decided to make it a priority and just do it. We will always have responsibilities of one kind or another.
Writing for me started a long time ago, and I have played around with it through writing classes, journalizing, and writing in my accounting profession, but now is the time to write because I love writing. It is time to enjoy the craft and learn what I can about the art of writing. Lyn
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3 comments:
What an inspiring post, Lyn! I loved your story about your childhood story/journal. And you are so right (write!), that there's always something to distract us from writing. You sound very centered in your intentions, which I just admire so.
This is a beautiful sharing. I relate to so much of it. Although I never studied writing, I am a writer. My finished manuscript is at my agent's and going out to publishers. We will see what transpires. But I my focus each day that goes by is to find my truest voice. My most authentic voice. I guess it's a bit like finding ourselves and is an unfolding.
I am so glad that you are going to write. And yes, it can make us feel vulnerable. I think that many times, but I am learning if I am just true to myself the rest does not matter. I am also learning that there are those who are hungry to hear and share in what I might say. Just as this post of yours made me feel more of myself, made me feel not as alone in my vulnerability in expressing my thoughts through written word. So you have given me a gift just in being yourself. So there are those who here you and are inspired by what you have to share. Thank you Lyn. I am touched.
I'm so glad you realized that when you have to write, you just do it. Accepted format or genre isn't the most important element: having the compulsion to write, and doing it, is. I began writing in about the 4th grade and didn't publish my first piece of work until I was in my late 30s - and it was business-related. I've since gone on to publish a monthly newspaper column, magazine articles, and a mystery novel.
I would still be writing, howver,even if no one ever wanted to publish my stuff.
So, continue writing and being true to yourself. That's where you'll find the ultimate satisfaction and approval. Selling and publishing is just the gravy on the potatoes.
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