It’s September, and a hint of fall is in the air. I’m looking forward to the new season, which brings a change of pace that includes different activities going on with the grandkids, nicer weather for walking, and the colors of fall. And I’m looking forward to writing time.
When 2017 arrived, I had no idea what was ahead! There was lots of time spent doing research, preparing new author presentations, and lots of wonderful family time. I thought, certainly, I’d have a complete rough draft of my fox manuscript finished by now!
The world has a much faster pace than it did when I was growing up. There’s fast food, computers that give us fast facts, and smart phones that quickly connect us to everyone and everything. We have a goal to reach. No taking your time! We want it now!
But if you’re a writer, with a book in your head begging to be written, there is often no quick solution. Characters sit in your head until they’re ready to come out. They’re the reason you can’t fall asleep at night, the reason why you sit at the light when it turns green, or that dinner is late. They’re the ones who decide how the story will unfold. And why 'real' writing is re-writing. Sometimes it’s changing your vision, your rhythm, or sometimes it’s changing just a word. Because you want every word to be just right. And there’s no getting it done ‘right now,’ without the work.
I’m excited for the coming of fall, and glad that it’s mixed in with a little bit of the end of summer. I’m excited to find out where the little fox is taking me, and for finding the right words to show readers his story. So, bring it on, Fall! I’m ready!
When 2017 arrived, I had no idea what was ahead! There was lots of time spent doing research, preparing new author presentations, and lots of wonderful family time. I thought, certainly, I’d have a complete rough draft of my fox manuscript finished by now!
The world has a much faster pace than it did when I was growing up. There’s fast food, computers that give us fast facts, and smart phones that quickly connect us to everyone and everything. We have a goal to reach. No taking your time! We want it now!
But if you’re a writer, with a book in your head begging to be written, there is often no quick solution. Characters sit in your head until they’re ready to come out. They’re the reason you can’t fall asleep at night, the reason why you sit at the light when it turns green, or that dinner is late. They’re the ones who decide how the story will unfold. And why 'real' writing is re-writing. Sometimes it’s changing your vision, your rhythm, or sometimes it’s changing just a word. Because you want every word to be just right. And there’s no getting it done ‘right now,’ without the work.
I’m excited for the coming of fall, and glad that it’s mixed in with a little bit of the end of summer. I’m excited to find out where the little fox is taking me, and for finding the right words to show readers his story. So, bring it on, Fall! I’m ready!