Hi Wiley! β€οΈ and great points about the writing process. I've heard the just write for 20 minutes mantra before... probably from a college professor now that I think back π€
You got this! I'm writing my own memoir and some days are just tougher than others. This week I am taking a break because I'm going away so I'm not going for my usual 3-4k words in a couple hours. π think I deserve the break but at the same time I have misgivings about it. We shall see where we stand by the end of today because Wednesday is my usual memoir writing day. βοΈ
"I am built for sprinting, not marathoning." This is where I am, too, with my work-not-even-really-in-progress. I think all my years of writing for church/sermons taught me to sustain writing a 5-page something, but not much longer. Some days much less (see today's writing prompt as an example.) I like the advice from Thomas and Bryan, both, and hope you find some creative mojo this week. Or at least fun with office supplies. I can't stand the adorability of Wiley's ears. Also I am remembering when our oldest, at about the same age as Ruthie said, "What the hell is that?" while playing with a Winnie the Pooh train in front of grandparents on Easter Sunday.
Brilliant, what a great story! I think we would all need a 'random stories and stuff' chapter in a memoir for all the misc. memories collected over the years. A bit like that drawer in the kitchen which won't close but contains nothing in particular yet everything important.
Oooh yes the end-of-book slump, I know it well. I find a good walk and talk can go a long way. Also, re: swearing, not me screaming SHIT in front of my husband's Nazarene grandma when I caught the thanksgiving sweet potatoes on fire π¬
LOL--i can absolutely visualize 3 year old Ruthie being pissed off and saying that!
Hi Wiley! β€οΈ and great points about the writing process. I've heard the just write for 20 minutes mantra before... probably from a college professor now that I think back π€
You got this! I'm writing my own memoir and some days are just tougher than others. This week I am taking a break because I'm going away so I'm not going for my usual 3-4k words in a couple hours. π think I deserve the break but at the same time I have misgivings about it. We shall see where we stand by the end of today because Wednesday is my usual memoir writing day. βοΈ
"I am built for sprinting, not marathoning." This is where I am, too, with my work-not-even-really-in-progress. I think all my years of writing for church/sermons taught me to sustain writing a 5-page something, but not much longer. Some days much less (see today's writing prompt as an example.) I like the advice from Thomas and Bryan, both, and hope you find some creative mojo this week. Or at least fun with office supplies. I can't stand the adorability of Wiley's ears. Also I am remembering when our oldest, at about the same age as Ruthie said, "What the hell is that?" while playing with a Winnie the Pooh train in front of grandparents on Easter Sunday.
I would've lost it. No way I'm keeping a straight face in that situation.
Also: Wiley! What a killer addition to the family.
Brilliant, what a great story! I think we would all need a 'random stories and stuff' chapter in a memoir for all the misc. memories collected over the years. A bit like that drawer in the kitchen which won't close but contains nothing in particular yet everything important.
Oooh yes the end-of-book slump, I know it well. I find a good walk and talk can go a long way. Also, re: swearing, not me screaming SHIT in front of my husband's Nazarene grandma when I caught the thanksgiving sweet potatoes on fire π¬
I love your new dog so much!!
Loved this!
And Wiley is gorgeous - especially those beautiful ears. π
Keep writing! Your words are fantastic. xxx
Why are you my spirit animal β¦ I just have a hard time writing down any thoughts! π youβre doing great!