I feel your pain. All I keep thinking is that I must keep all of my senses engaged because I never know when an insignificant thing will make me say, “holy shit, that’s it.” Thanks for sharing.
Many stories take years, even decades to incubate. I'm finding that out when I'm blocked and I dig in my journals to refresh my memory. Recently, I found notes to myself, "Goals for 1994" and it seemed that I wrote it only yesterday. My life as a writer was interrupted by a practical, wage-earning career in science. But it's never too late. The story you're going to finish will be the best version, because of your perspective, distance, and gained compassion and maturity over the years.
That sounds like such a tough journey that you traveled. But I think that’s what makes writers write - their life experiences add so much to the heart of their writing. Good on you for getting through it.
This is so relatable. From what I've read so far, I feel impatient to read the memoir you are putting together. I am sure you will make it. I would love to buy a signed copy. <3
"What happened to my carefree dream of sitting out on my veranda in a silk robe with a laptop and cup of coffee, writing my little heart out with a big fat smile? Ah, the life!"
I'm looking forward to seeing what you learn getting those jigsaw pieces to fit.
I feel your pain. All I keep thinking is that I must keep all of my senses engaged because I never know when an insignificant thing will make me say, “holy shit, that’s it.” Thanks for sharing.
Many stories take years, even decades to incubate. I'm finding that out when I'm blocked and I dig in my journals to refresh my memory. Recently, I found notes to myself, "Goals for 1994" and it seemed that I wrote it only yesterday. My life as a writer was interrupted by a practical, wage-earning career in science. But it's never too late. The story you're going to finish will be the best version, because of your perspective, distance, and gained compassion and maturity over the years.
That sounds like such a tough journey that you traveled. But I think that’s what makes writers write - their life experiences add so much to the heart of their writing. Good on you for getting through it.
This is so relatable. From what I've read so far, I feel impatient to read the memoir you are putting together. I am sure you will make it. I would love to buy a signed copy. <3
Can't we writers all relate to this?
"What happened to my carefree dream of sitting out on my veranda in a silk robe with a laptop and cup of coffee, writing my little heart out with a big fat smile? Ah, the life!"
I'm looking forward to seeing what you learn getting those jigsaw pieces to fit.