You guys know I like to write… I write for you as frequently
as I can. You can tell when I am enjoying it by how much fun it is to read. You also know I have tons of free time
(attempting sarcasm here), so – with that in mind, I announce that I’m going to
start on my novel. Actually start- like,
pen to paper stuff. I've officially
started a writing journal with pages of character brainstorming, plot ideas and
theme/symbolism ideas. My goal is that
in two years I will have a draft worthy of sending to a publisher.
In order to meet this goal, I’m going to put a lot of my
free time into brainstorming and novel planning. I can’t give up reading though,
which is why I am giving myself plenty of time, and what I think is a realistic
goal. I love to read novels and I can’t
give that up if I want my creative brain in tip top shape. Yesterday, I found myself swimming an unknown
amount of laps as I considered my favorite plot ideas and let my imagination
unravel on them. What a great time to
brainstorm! I know now that I’ll master
the multitasking I need to be able to take on this project. How else can I fit this into my life? I don’t want to give anything else up. But, when I’m out there in my running shoes
putting miles on the pavement, or underwater at the pool- I can escape into my
land of fantasy and make the most of that time my brain has available. The downside of course is the inability to
take any notes, but I figure if it’s that great of an idea, I’m sure to
remember it, right?
The other great thing I have going for me is that I have a
great support group and an impressive amount of resources. My husband for one- he’s wanted me to write a
book for years and is excited about me starting. Also, I have a book club that meets once a
month, so I have creative minds and expert opinions to tap. These ladies will also be very valuable as
editors- if they don’t mind *grin*
The biggest problem I can see right now is not my busy
schedule, or my lack of free time, or the commitment to a long term project, or
the fear of failure or the fear of giving up… these are all minor
concerns. What worries me is how I’m
going to narrow it all down and choose just one idea to focus on! My
imagination has burst through the dam and flooded my mind with plots and
characters and I can’t write them all! I just have to be confident that the
right one will outshine the rest and just scream, “WRITE ME!”
Anyway, wish me luck! And hold me accountable. I want to
really love this and enjoy the whole process, -don’t let me give up or get
discouraged! I know, I’m giving you all a really big job *grin*
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