Sometimes writing is easy. Feelings and ideas melt into words on a page. Other times it’s like having to cut into a vein in the wrist to get anything to flow. But, that is the messy way things get strewn around on a page. This can also lead to a new idea plucked from the middle of the mess. There is no right or wrong way to write. Just write. The main problem I had was feeling I must edit as I go. This wreaks havoc on the story. I have learned through many outlets that just writing is the best way to start.
NANOWRIMO (National Novel Writing Month) in November has taught me a lot. The premise is to write 50,000 words in the month of November. No editing, no rethinking, just getting all the words in motion. The editing and rewriting comes later. The boldness it takes to just write without going backwards is fun and adventurous. I have cheated a little and made notes with asterisks to look back on when I edit. It may be an addition to a scene or a note to research a subject to add to the subject being discussed. This outlet has been the best way to get my direction and habits formed. I do have yet to get a good manuscript or type written story completed to my liking. But, I haven’t given up.
I have, once again, started a story. I have nicked my wrist and have strewn words on a page. This one nick is all I needed to get the idea for my story. I will continue to dedicate time daily to this story. Just writing. Editing later, but continuously strewing words on the page whether easily or by a quick nick. I look forward to finishing this one and then cleaning it up later. I look forward to getting words on a page. No, I look forward to getting words on pages until I am done.
I will post my progress whether good or bad. My process. My wins and my losses. Hopefully, my journey can help someone else get direction as I have.
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“A book is a dream you hold in your hand.” ~ Neil Gaiman
I Am Betsilyn 