Hi Wiley! ❤️ 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 🤔
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. 🙃 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. ✍️
"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 😬
I have so many stories. My brother married a proper southern girl so it was real fun when my kids ran around yelling about their butts when his kids were not allowed to say the word butt. 🍑
LOL--i can absolutely visualize 3 year old Ruthie being pissed off and saying that!
Hi Wiley! ❤️ 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 🤔
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. 🙃 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. ✍️
We’re in this together!
We sure are. ❤️
"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.
When I read this yesterday, “What the hell is that?” made me cackle out loud! 😂
I also love the “fun with office supplies.” There will be that.
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.
It was somehow a tension breaker and tension creator all at once. 😂
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.
Thank you! I like this idea…
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 😬
I have so many stories. My brother married a proper southern girl so it was real fun when my kids ran around yelling about their butts when his kids were not allowed to say the word butt. 🍑
I love your new dog so much!!
He’s pretty sweet.
Loved this!
And Wiley is gorgeous - especially those beautiful ears. 😊
Keep writing! Your words are fantastic. xxx
Thank you, Rebecca. I always appreciate your encouragement to keep going!
Why are you my spirit animal … I just have a hard time writing down any thoughts! 😂 you’re doing great!