March 18, 2005
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I will leave for the mountains soon but there is a library up there with Internet access. I want to edit the novel. Plus, I want to cross the Siletz River and let that story blossom (pure fiction) but most of all I seem to want to write this new thing, one protected post at a time. The story of my freedom (for lack of a better word — I hate the “finding my voice” cliche) and all the help I continue to have with it, if I pay attention, pulls at me, too. But it’s too soon, I think. It’s still unravelling itself, that story.
Every time I think this is just a big waste of time, like my last boyfriend suggested, something happens, like at the coffee shop, to make me think I am on the right track. So, for whatever reason, I am going to indulge myself with all the typing I can squeeze in, or should I say out.
Comments (14)
Lucky!!! I would love to get away with my notepad just for writing. How divine. Have a great trip.
finding your voice is a critical part of growing as a writer… and i think your voice changes as you change or as your story changes…. but enjoy the time away- writing!
Please add me to your protected list – I read your post before this – I just got a copy of Anne Lamott’s Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith from amazon today.
Well, it is your life, do as you please and I’ll get to enjoy the product. Cheers
I envy your getaway dear Pru…I need a trip such as yours to
wring myself out …take care and laugh much
Enjoy your trip and allow us to enjoy it through your writing about it.
indulge, squeeze..whatever it is you need:) I know I’ve been quiet, but I have been reading.
May your trip be all you need it to be:)
if you are willing, would you add me to your protected list? it’s wonderful that you have this space you’re walking in now where everything feels right and may it stay with you as long as you need it. your comments always leave me smiling in surprise. thanks for that.
Have a good time. I’ll be at home still looking for my voice… literally. My throat is killing me…
I just played catch up…and wow! That was some synchronistic event at the coffee shop! I’d say that is some definite sign that this book is THE project! (I looooove when things happen like that!) What mountains are you visiting? *waves from the Southern Rockies* I hope you are able to fulfill a great many goals…and relax and enjoy yourself all at the same time!
Peace and Love…GFW
It is not a waste of time. I am back this time. I am in hiding, however. I just resubbed to you.
Anne Lammot was here as well, but it was a $25 show and I couldn’t make it that night. I’ll bet she was great though… And yes, time away from life is invaluable. I need some right now. Hope you enjoy yours to the fullest.
Hope you have a great time and get lots of writing done.
It’s never a waste of time to write or to try to do anything that you are compelled to do.