There’s so much to write about and so little time to just sit at the computer and get it all out. I love so much to feel that roar of satisfaction after writing something. I feel that most when I’ve just written great fiction. But how often does that happen for me anymore? I’m focused on writing non-fiction because that’s what is currently earning me some money.
Writing fiction requires different skills. It requires the ability to put day to day reality on the back burner and to enable imaginative thinking processes. Fiction writers breathe life into fantasies and create new worlds. There’s something very special and invigorating about doing that, and I miss it when it doesn’t happen.
I know I could force myself to write a flash fiction every morning, just to keep in shape, but when my non-fiction writing income calls, I rush to it as often as possible. And even though NaNoWriMo is coming, I’ve chosen a project that will tread a very uneven path between fiction and the truth. My project is going to be somewhat autobiographical, however I’m aiming towards doing this artistically and with imagination.
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I don’t know if anyone here has missed my postings… I am not much into the commenting and networking scene here. Sorry I’ve been busy! Recently my job outside the home ended and I’m finding more computer time than I’ve had in many months.
Hey Linda!
Keeping up with LJ is always a struggle for me too, but I always enjoy seeing your posts on my list as well. Good luck with your workshop this week and with all your other projects! 🙂
Linda,
I love it when a post of yours shows up on my LJ friends page. You are SO good with networking and I just haven’t spent that much time on it. But I sure know whose brain I’m going to pick when I need to do more 😉
Always good to see you.
Kai