Last nite I began doing something I've wanted to do all my life. I began writing a book. I sat down at my keyboard and let the words begin to flow. Several hours later, when I shut my computer down for the day, I had 6 pages of blood, sweat, and tears ripped out of me. People have told me as far back as I can remember that I have the talent. And as far back, as hopeful as I've been in my heart that I do have the talent, I've balked at truly sitting down and getting serious about it. One major stumbling block was when an early anonymous reader left a comment asking why anyone would be interested in reading about my boring and paltry life. That stabbed me to the heart and caused me to doubt myself. It almost caused me to shut down my blog completely. But if nothing else, as my mom used to tell me while I was growing up, "You're stubborn as the day is long!" I was. I am.
So, as I go along...as I commit myself to this new life venture, I don't know how much time I'll spend here. I may still come by regularly -- well, fairly regularly. My track record hasn't been so good lately. But I do have a bit of a 'time bomb' hanging over my head. I am on a hiatus from doing the daily day care for my grandsons while their other grandmother is visiting but she'll be leaving again in a few months. If I want to get done, I need to devote a lot of time to it. We'll see.
Wish me luck.
8 comments:
How exciting Kris! Every book started with an idea, a decision, pad and pencil, or a computer.
I hope you'll write as much as possible while the boys are with their other granny. Get your juices flowing and your engine revved up before multiple interruptions happen. It sounds like you are off to a good start.
Kris,
I think it is good and I am glad that you are writing a book and working on it while having a break from the grand children, makes it an even better idea.
About the negative from anonymous...they were probably just jealous of you even writing in the first place. I seem to "hear" alot of negative from people around me.
Its sad to think people need to "put others down", when we should be giving out alot of positives.
Note to any negative Anonymous':
Isn't there a "Golden Rule" of Treat Others the Way you want to be treated?
I think of the Bible verse and remind my children of it:
And be
ye kind one to another,tenderhearted,forgiving one another,even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:32
Nancy
I wish you the best of luck Kris! Even if it doesn´t get published, it will be of so much importance to your family.
I hope you have fun writing it!
Kris one difference between published and unpublished writers, is the ones who eventually break into the published cqtegory write and write and write. I think you do that.
About that negative anonymous, the beginners experience of many published authors include their commitment to a writers group, a small group of individuals who are also writing and are also experiencing similar challenges. They read each others pages. Instead of useless and cruel generalizations, they give thoughtful critiques and help brainstorm solutions to obstacles.
I know that may be out of your comfort zone. I send this with a prayer for God's highest and best good on this brave and exciting journey. I am proud of you!
Thank you all so much for your kind words of encouragement. I have no idea how long this book will be. I'll keep writing until I feel I have no more to say. And I have no idea when or where that will be.
Anonymous posts lose their credibility because of their anonymity. I started my blog expecting no one would ever read it. Write on! Readers are but fringe benefits, the fruit is self expression.
Soooo proud of you Kris! You WILL do it!
How wonderful! What an exciting project to begin.
You can do it, you write beautifully - just let it flow, I'm cheering for you!
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