I am trying to write a lot more lately. The joy I have felt while writing lately has been so amazing that my commitment to my daily practice of it no longer feels like work. I am not sure if it’s the stories I am writing which are fiction and magical and fun or if it’s that I have finally connected with the essence of the craft.
Either way, I am grateful.
My goal is to do just a bit each day with the few projects I have going. To take the time to write, even just a few words and feel the energy of my characters. The end of last year I wrote the first book of a new series in just around 3 months by simply writing 2 1/2 pages each night. That single act inspired me more than any process, commitment or effort to force myself into a writing habit ever did.
I’m currently working on 2 works of fiction one is book #2 of the series I mentioned above and the other is a brand new book. The character just popped into my head one day and I just couldn’t wait to write her. I must admit that Ms. Alice is really fun to play with.
My Mary book is not done but she has taken a definite turn and I am just riding the wave. To be honest I can’t help but wonder if the book came to me at a time when I needed it and finishing it with the intent to publish isn’t necessary. I’m keeping an open mind and planning to chip away as I can.
I decided to harness the energy of the new moon and set my intentions for writing this week. I didn’t get to my stories today but I think I am ok with making up the pages tomorrow. Reminding myself it’s not about perfection but about the work helps and I think I can give myself some ebb and flow.
Writing here on the blog is very important to me. I want to build energy around this space so that it feels like it’s my own little container of creative juice so I am hoping to have a little something to say here most days, even if it’s just saying hi.
What are you working on? I would love to hear about it! Please comment below and share your current project (or projects).
Until next time…
-Michele, aka The Dreaming Dilettante