We writers often complain a lot – I do anyway - so here’s an exercise to write in your journal tomorrow: What do you have to be thankful about in your writing?
What a concept! Most of us are so busy wringing our hands over not enough time, or not enough courage or ideas or the lack of publishing opportunities or whatever - that to calm down that voice in your head for something positive about your writing may take some serious thinking.
Here’s something for your list: you have stories (This is true. Unless you’ve been in a coma since the day you were born, you have some amazing stories to write.) And I’m assuming that since you’re reading this online, that you also have a computer, you have one of the best tools in the world for your work (along with pencils, pens and paper.) What other positives do you come up with? Let us know.
Happy Thanksgiving!
In the moment, I'm thankful that I've been able to persevere on my novel for NaNoWriMo.
And in general, I'm thankful to have allowed myself to start writing again. It's been a supremely satisfying experience!
Posted by: Becca | November 22, 2007 at 05:03 AM
Becca - Bravo.
Posted by: Barbara | November 22, 2007 at 08:40 AM
Just set my Thanksgiving table with a damask tablecloth that I found among my mother's personal effects. The table cloth had belonged to her mother, given to her by her mother, so it was touched by my great grandmother and has been handed down. It comes from Italy and is a shimmery light blue with silver grape leaves. It looks beautiful and is the perfecting backdrop for the china, etched glasses, etc. In a few hours friends and family (small group this year) will be around the table and somewhere in the ether will be the spirit of those strong matriarchs for whom I am so thankful. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Barbara, and to everyone who is reading this today. Loren
Posted by: lorenstephens | November 22, 2007 at 10:47 AM
becca ~ kudo's on your nanowrimo project!!! i've got over 8,800 words to go, but i'm not going to be unhappy if i don't get to 50,000 words, i'm just happy that i've been trying to do it!
happy day after turkey day wishes to you barbara & all the readers!
Posted by: Jo | November 23, 2007 at 11:01 AM