Back into the groove again, my little chicklets. I reduced my writing time while I was in Pittsburgh visiting and helping Mom, especially so in the final week. Figured I’d gone there to visit with her, so I needed to shift priorities and reduce my writing (grimace, grimace) and pay attention to her and her life. But now I’ve returned to Ashlandia and the writing and editing scene. Up to page 508 of 590, or over 86%. Probably complete it by week’s end.
And then I’ll turn around and begin again. Number 7.
Each time has felt good, like I’ve progressed in the story telling, and improved the elements. Of course, I’m the mother, so what else would be expected of me but to have pride in my baby? I’m also terrified because what if I’m totally wrong about what I’ve written and I’m deluding mysef about it, and it’s actually a stinking pile of garbage?
I don’t know how much it really matters about its quality. I’m having fun, meeting the challenge, and pressing on.
And that’s what I set out to do.
Cheers
Michael Seidel, writer 
Hi Michael. Glad you are back to your grove that you feel most comfortable with, and that you were able to be there for your mom in her time of need.
To your writing. There is something I have noticed for every author of books I fell in love with. Their first books in the genre or series were smaller, thinner, less … well written. As they went on and the series progressed each book got better and longer, more filled out. Have you seen what Steven King said about his writing and when he finally wrote what made he did that him a good writer? If not I can tell you or there are many video clips of him saying it. I think he wrote of the big change in his writing situation that made him the writer he is today. Best wishes on you craft. Hugs. Scottie
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Thanks, Scottie. Yes, I have a copy of King’s book on writing. It’s offers helpful and effective insights into what he went through and how others can benefit from his experiences. Hugs ‘n cheers
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Hi Michael. I love that he did what you are doing. He stopped isolating himself and turned his writing room into a family room with him on the side. You go to cafes and other open spots to write. I find that wonderful. I am not sure I could stay on task with so much going on that I might take interest in. Hugs. Scottie
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Oh, I go off task. Often. I allow that. I rationalize that my brain is busy writing in some corner. But a trigger is then pulled and I dive in. The oddest part is the re-surfacing.
I developed this coffee shop writing back when I was working for corporations. I needed to force a shift to my thinking from business analytics to creative writing. Walking to a coffee shop was my answer.
Hugs, mon ami, M
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