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Thursday 24 September 2009
Sods Law
dictates the moment the manuscript goes for proof, I discover something interesting to add to it.
Wednesday 23 September 2009
Thoughts about writing
When I write, I find it the most absorbing thing in the world.
That is both a good and a bad thing.
It's good, because when I get the urgency to express my thoughts on paper, I don't stop. Hours fly by as I revel in English, toying with metaphor and creating written pictures.
It's bad, because I get up from the computer with an icy, numbed neck and shoulder muscles knotted and screaming.
It's good because I can think of no other way I would rather spend my working day. I sit down (using yesterday as an example, because that was when I finished the book for proof reading) at 8am, and next thing you know (barring a trip to the kitchen for boiled egg and soldiers), it's 12 o'clock.
It's bad because I have to work for a living in the regular way. Simply, I have days and days when I dare not sit down and write, because I don't have the spare two or three hours required. I have full time work to do, food to cook, and house to take care of, and I occasionally need sleep too.
Will this book be a liberation or a poisoned chalice? I know most dreams we would like to follow are easier if you don't have to do a "job" as well, but the harsh realities are that few would be writers will be good enough, or prolific enough, to support themselves through that writing. As nice as that would be, I know I'm not likely to be the next JKR. Maybe I can be content with writing part time.
If nothing else, the journey will have something to teach me I suppose.
Now, for that boiled egg and soldiers methinks.
Sue J
That is both a good and a bad thing.
It's good, because when I get the urgency to express my thoughts on paper, I don't stop. Hours fly by as I revel in English, toying with metaphor and creating written pictures.
It's bad, because I get up from the computer with an icy, numbed neck and shoulder muscles knotted and screaming.
It's good because I can think of no other way I would rather spend my working day. I sit down (using yesterday as an example, because that was when I finished the book for proof reading) at 8am, and next thing you know (barring a trip to the kitchen for boiled egg and soldiers), it's 12 o'clock.
It's bad because I have to work for a living in the regular way. Simply, I have days and days when I dare not sit down and write, because I don't have the spare two or three hours required. I have full time work to do, food to cook, and house to take care of, and I occasionally need sleep too.
Will this book be a liberation or a poisoned chalice? I know most dreams we would like to follow are easier if you don't have to do a "job" as well, but the harsh realities are that few would be writers will be good enough, or prolific enough, to support themselves through that writing. As nice as that would be, I know I'm not likely to be the next JKR. Maybe I can be content with writing part time.
If nothing else, the journey will have something to teach me I suppose.
Now, for that boiled egg and soldiers methinks.
Sue J
Another thing I've never done before
Last year I did a fascinating experiment, living off World War 2 rations for a week. I extensively blogged the experiment, and received a lot of great feedback.
Although a year has gone by, the experience has never left me.
In fact, due to comments from friends and people here on Blogger, I set about doing something I've never tried before but always secretly wanted to try. I wrote a book.
It is more or less complete now, and is just about to be proofed (argh, criticism!).
This blog will be about my journey to get it published. Wish me luck.
Sue J
Although a year has gone by, the experience has never left me.
In fact, due to comments from friends and people here on Blogger, I set about doing something I've never tried before but always secretly wanted to try. I wrote a book.
It is more or less complete now, and is just about to be proofed (argh, criticism!).
This blog will be about my journey to get it published. Wish me luck.
Sue J
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