The first Wednesday in every month is a post related to being an insecure writer. Alex Cavanaugh is the one to thank for this wonderful gathering! Thank you Alex, it helps to have a slot where we can share, confess or vent.
I grew up in a movie theater, when I wasn't there, I was trying to read every book in the Carver Memorial Library. I so wanted to hide in this place over night, just linger and find the book that spoke, just to me.
Have you read something that you felt like the author had insight into your mind. It felt like he/she was speaking directly to you?! I am reading a book now, that has had a few moments like this for me. The 90-Day Novel: Unlock the Story Within by Alan Watt. His approach taps into the story that has a grip on you. He has exercises, thoughts about the process, and how the subconscious works.
He describes writing: "It is courageous. It is something that no one out there will ever encourage you to do. The desire must come from within. It is the soft whisper at the edges of our consciousness. Our soul aches to know life in a way we can't grasp with our conscious mind. Writers are idealists."
I have only recently thought maybe I'm a writer. I have always wanted to write a book, but never figured out which one. Recently a story found me; I feel a tug of war with it. It's tug was strong enough to enable me, to purchase this book. Yes, I started working on the exercises.
There are quotes in every chapter that encourage and make you think.
"When we are not sure, we are alive"~Graham Greene
"First, find out what your hero wants, then just follow him!"~Ray Bradbury
"Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think is still the secret of great creative people."~Leo Burnett
I think when we get an idea that we can't shake loose from our cerebral net, then it is time to pay attention and see where it might lead. I mean isn't being creative like fishing, if this one(idea) doesn't bite, another one will. And beware of sharks! What book has spoke to you? How to you smash the demons of doubt?
I grew up in a movie theater, when I wasn't there, I was trying to read every book in the Carver Memorial Library. I so wanted to hide in this place over night, just linger and find the book that spoke, just to me.
Have you read something that you felt like the author had insight into your mind. It felt like he/she was speaking directly to you?! I am reading a book now, that has had a few moments like this for me. The 90-Day Novel: Unlock the Story Within by Alan Watt. His approach taps into the story that has a grip on you. He has exercises, thoughts about the process, and how the subconscious works.
He describes writing: "It is courageous. It is something that no one out there will ever encourage you to do. The desire must come from within. It is the soft whisper at the edges of our consciousness. Our soul aches to know life in a way we can't grasp with our conscious mind. Writers are idealists."
I have only recently thought maybe I'm a writer. I have always wanted to write a book, but never figured out which one. Recently a story found me; I feel a tug of war with it. It's tug was strong enough to enable me, to purchase this book. Yes, I started working on the exercises.
There are quotes in every chapter that encourage and make you think.
"When we are not sure, we are alive"~Graham Greene
"First, find out what your hero wants, then just follow him!"~Ray Bradbury
"Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think is still the secret of great creative people."~Leo Burnett
I think when we get an idea that we can't shake loose from our cerebral net, then it is time to pay attention and see where it might lead. I mean isn't being creative like fishing, if this one(idea) doesn't bite, another one will. And beware of sharks! What book has spoke to you? How to you smash the demons of doubt?
Comments
I put my writing inspirational quotes on notecards and place them around my writing area. They talk me off the edge when I'm ready to a Wylie Coyote nose dive into the pavement.
Here's one of my favorites:
“Every secret of a writer’s soul, every experience of his life, every quality of is mind, is written large in his works.”
~ Virginia Woolf, Orlando
All the best.
~Kate http://fantasypoweredbylove.com/
Nancy
N. R. Williams, Fantasy Author
I completely understand about having doubts. I faced them not too long ago and unfortunately they are still plaguing me.
~Scarlett
It's a struggle, I know, but having a strong support system of other writers buoys me up as well.
Happy Friday!
♥.•*¨Elizabeth¨*•.♥
Lee
Tossing It Out
I've often thought of you as a writer. It seems like you have a real desire to keep at it and that's what it takes. I was really drawn to Katherine Centers book, 'Everyone is Beautiful'. It gave me a push to tap into my creative side. The demons come but having good friends to encourage me helps keep them at bay. Hope you're doing well!
Love,
Jenny♥
Jenny-Thank you; I see your art is improving and I can see your soul shining through! Gorgeous paintings I saw in your recent post! Well Done!
Yes, good friend, we need to encourage each other, xo~
Dave-Thank you; it is intriguing book!
MPax-Thank you I will check that out! I just keeping hearing begin, but honestly wasn't sure where to start other than character development and back story. Thanks for the suggestion~
Thank you Lola for sharing; yes, I do think we have to exercise it, like you stated. You should do a poetry book :D
Bob-Great advice; thank you! I do think we have to ignore the dragons or demons. There will be more arriving at a later date :D
Thanks for stopping by~
Laila-Thank you for sharing! It is intriguing how we can narrow down our stories and how we connect to others! ;D I love that you were published; congrats! This is amazing... I want to hear more!
Laurie-I have this one, lined up to read, too ;D Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Arlee, yes, unleash great choice of words! I love your view and can't thank you enough. Finding you, set me on a different course~ mmh, an A-Z dedication? mmmh, maybe! ;D
Wanda-Thank you; it might be more of a tug of war, lol~ Glad you liked the quotes :D
RaShelle-Thank you so much! I'll be by soon~ I know you have a lot of great tips on your site! I must visit and print them out~ :D
Kristin-Thank you, it is what we all should do, but sometimes there are people and paths that block our way. Detours are part of the journey~ You are sweet, xo
Pk Hrezo-I love quotes; glad you liked'em~ Thank you; I will be by soon
Brianna-I think so, it is difficult to sometimes push through our doubt and apprehension.
We all have gifts and need to find ways to express them~ Thank you!
Thank you Shelly :D
Jessica-Thank you, I have seen and heard a lot about this book. I will check it out! :D
Scarlett-Thank you; you must continue your journey, too! Your photos are amazing and your art! xo
Halli-I guess it is part of the process! Can you imagine no doubts, this wouldn't be good either~ Thank you!
Flawed is good, we need to know we all are diamonds in the rough! :D
Nancy-Your quote is brilliant and so true~ I agree! Thank you~
Alex-Thank you; I look forward to catching up with all of the posts from the group! So happy you ventured forth with this endeavor~
Thanks Captain ;D
Jennee-I haven't finished Stephen King's. I love him, so I know it will be great! Thanks for reminding me :D
Melissa-I love that book; I found it at a yard sale! She sees beyond the process. I love to write morning pages, walk and take art dates. I am going to go find my book ;D I don't think I finished reading it. I need to~
Kate-Thank you; I will be by to see what you are up to. I do think when something tugs, we need to listen! All the best to you :D
Laura-This was beautiful; thank you so much for sharing! Wow, since Junior High. You know I had a teacher named Mrs. Faunce; ninth grade Home Ec. Thank you so much for sharing this quote! @>------