This is so beautiful written and inspiring, made me question: do I do enough for my writing? The answer is no. I don’t do anything, but complaining how hard it is, which is fair - life’s hard and difficult and even if I wish for an easy way out, there isn’t and shouldn’t be one. So reading this reminded me that if I want something I need to make it happen myself. Thank you, for sharing this with us.
After I read your essay, I wondered whether I am a "real" writer, because I don't seem to suffer as much as many writers do. I just sit down and write. I won a poetry award with a poem that I just started at the top and finished at the end without a single change. Of course, I'm not famous. I don't have an agent. My three novels have been printed by a POD publisher instead of a respected traditional publisher. (I did that mostly because I was 81 at the time I began the novels and was afraid they wouldn't get published...that I wouldn't live that long. ) And lo! at age 82 I did get breast cancer, but it's all fine now....and I'm still writing, this time looking for an agent and a traditional publisher. Does that make me a real writer? You seem so intense....and I admire that.
Thank you for sharing your story. I read it after I made a quick recipe for my writters group this week. I have been frustrated these past couple of weeks receiving rejections and although I know this is normal and we all have so much to do for the holidays I wanted to end the year with an acceptance. Just one. ( .ok I do have published pieces but that's not the point) I have my grown daughters/husbands/ family coming for Christmas. I am trying to make ahead meals, decorate the house, Christmas cookies ect. I have several Essay Drafts and Short Stories to rewrite but right now I am not rewriting anything. My friends don't get it that my passion is to write. I have started late after raising my family. I turn down coffee dates, lunch, ect to grab a few or one hour of writing. Your idea of having a friend text each day is something I am going to try and attempt for the new year. I would like to be held accountable as it is at this point a lonely process for me. I am going to mull your words over in my head today as I am out n the world with appointments, getting a tree, groceries, try to get my laps in at the local pool, and trying to get in the spirit:). Thank you for your generosity in sharing your journey. Sincerely, Susan Delgado
This is so beautiful written and inspiring, made me question: do I do enough for my writing? The answer is no. I don’t do anything, but complaining how hard it is, which is fair - life’s hard and difficult and even if I wish for an easy way out, there isn’t and shouldn’t be one. So reading this reminded me that if I want something I need to make it happen myself. Thank you, for sharing this with us.
After I read your essay, I wondered whether I am a "real" writer, because I don't seem to suffer as much as many writers do. I just sit down and write. I won a poetry award with a poem that I just started at the top and finished at the end without a single change. Of course, I'm not famous. I don't have an agent. My three novels have been printed by a POD publisher instead of a respected traditional publisher. (I did that mostly because I was 81 at the time I began the novels and was afraid they wouldn't get published...that I wouldn't live that long. ) And lo! at age 82 I did get breast cancer, but it's all fine now....and I'm still writing, this time looking for an agent and a traditional publisher. Does that make me a real writer? You seem so intense....and I admire that.
Good luck to all of us.
CONGRATS on finishing your draft!
TY! <3
Dear Brittany,
Thank you for sharing your story. I read it after I made a quick recipe for my writters group this week. I have been frustrated these past couple of weeks receiving rejections and although I know this is normal and we all have so much to do for the holidays I wanted to end the year with an acceptance. Just one. ( .ok I do have published pieces but that's not the point) I have my grown daughters/husbands/ family coming for Christmas. I am trying to make ahead meals, decorate the house, Christmas cookies ect. I have several Essay Drafts and Short Stories to rewrite but right now I am not rewriting anything. My friends don't get it that my passion is to write. I have started late after raising my family. I turn down coffee dates, lunch, ect to grab a few or one hour of writing. Your idea of having a friend text each day is something I am going to try and attempt for the new year. I would like to be held accountable as it is at this point a lonely process for me. I am going to mull your words over in my head today as I am out n the world with appointments, getting a tree, groceries, try to get my laps in at the local pool, and trying to get in the spirit:). Thank you for your generosity in sharing your journey. Sincerely, Susan Delgado