I am a member of The Y-City Writers Forum. Since joining the group in February of 2008, I have been writing more. It took me two years since I first discovered the group to actually attend it. Talk about procrastination!
I have been trying different forms of writing, including poetry. I haven't got that natural cadence that poets have, but I have turned out some decent stuff if only in my own mind. I enjoy flash fiction the most, because it gives the characters in my head a chance to escape. Hopefully, allowing me to concentrate on my novels.
I have met many interesting people through the group. This has allowed me to branch out and get involved in other projects and groups. I am finally being the me I always imagined I was. Does that make sense? Before I decided to attend my first Y-City Writers Forum meeting, I had been holed up in this tiny little house with only my pets, husband due to these stupid health problems.
This is the first time since I stopped working that I have felt excited about life. In the future, I must remember to get out and socialize even when I am having a hard time! It makes the pain and discomfort easier to deal with if you don't have only it to focus on.
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Procrastination
I am one of the great procrastinators! It is too bad that I have all these ideas running around in my mind, since it seems that I will never get them on paper.
Don't get me wrong, I do write down my ideas in case I may need them later.
Last night, I was reminded of why it is important to make sure your ideas are your own and not someone elses. I was reading a chapter in the round robin my writers group is doing and the scene seemed so familiar to me. I did let the writer know and she fixed it.
That brings me to the idea that there may be no original ideas anymore. Everything we write may have its origins from an other's work. So, we must strive to make what we write our own no matter where the idea comes from.
Don't forget to check out my story, The Perfect Dress on http://chicklitreview.org/default.aspx
Don't get me wrong, I do write down my ideas in case I may need them later.
Last night, I was reminded of why it is important to make sure your ideas are your own and not someone elses. I was reading a chapter in the round robin my writers group is doing and the scene seemed so familiar to me. I did let the writer know and she fixed it.
That brings me to the idea that there may be no original ideas anymore. Everything we write may have its origins from an other's work. So, we must strive to make what we write our own no matter where the idea comes from.
Don't forget to check out my story, The Perfect Dress on http://chicklitreview.org/default.aspx
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