The #100daysofwriting got me thinking about writing a lot lately. About the craft of it, about the discipline. We can’t write in our heads only. We need to put pen to paper (or fingers to the keyboard). We need to see the words on page, see if they work. I look at photographers and see … Continue reading Making the writing muscles strong
Today I finished typing out my book notes. It felt good to finally have it done, but it’s also scary. Now the real work begins. I need to find the angle in it all and start writing the story I want to tell. I’m scared and excited. I want to keep going and I also … Continue reading The end that is a beginning
A week of writing daily, working on the project I'm still not sure about. I'm still looking for the story I want to tell, for the most important line in it, I can hold on to. Sometimes I think there's nothing there, that my story is not interesting enough to be told. On other days … Continue reading Day 7 of #100daysofwriting
Today is my birthday and writing today felt actually extra good. It was like I was giving myself a present by doing the work, writing, looking for the story. Taking a break is easy, one day wouldn't hurt probably, but I also know how easily one day turns into two, then three and before you … Continue reading Birthday writing, or day 4 of #100daysofwriting
It began. This morning I sat in my room and worked on my book. It felt like I was starting something new, even though I’m working on this for a while now. Now to keep showing up. Even if it’s only a few words. The aim is to keep going, keep looking for for the … Continue reading Day 1 of #100daysofwriting
It starts tomorrow and I’ve decided to join in. Working on my book everyday for the next hundred days. I already know it’s not going to be easy, but I like the idea that I’m not alone and that there are other people doing this too at the same time. As Jenn says, The aim … Continue reading #100daysofwriting with Jenn Ashworth
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