I have always been an avid reader. Retiring
after a long career as a high school teacher, I began to write in 2012. I have had many short stories and travel
articles published on line and on local radio. I also have a novel on the go. I wonder if I will still be saying that next
year!
I
have found the writing fraternity, like the gardening fraternity, generous to a
fault with their encouragement and advice.
The Write1Sub1 challenge has been a great motivator. Last year I went for the monthly challenge and
this year I have gone with the weekly one, although it’s a struggle.
Other
sources of inspiration are a monthly local writing group and helping to produce
a programme for a radio station is another source of inspiration. There
are a host of bloggers featured on my blog who keep me going with their tips
and news of competitions (Patsy Collins http://patsy-collins.blogspot.co.uk
to name but one )and the facebook page Writers’ Office.
My
friends and family spur me on but don’t always respect the slots in the day I
choose two write. If I’m at the dentist
our having my hair done, they know I’m not available, but if I am ‘just writing’
they consider me fair game to devote my
time. That sounds as if I don’t want to
lunch/shop/go for a walk/spend time with them!
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I popped in at just the 'write' time. Congratulations on all your success. And I agree, Patsy is just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean by people thinking if you're writing you're doing nothing.Good luck with your book.
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I think if your family members aren't writers themselves, it's harder for them to understand the needs of a writer.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on completing a-z. :)