Such great ideas here, Mary. Thank you! I love that you begin with the point about sustainability. Creating a sustainable writing structure that adds to your life is so important. Like you, I'm a morning writer. When I'm working on poetry, I often begin by reading other poets' work. It was nice to see you highlight that as a ritual, and I'm inspired to take it further—for example, reading passages from literary fiction before writing prose. I love your idea that rituals tell us we have permission. Congratulations on the success of your recent books. So glad I found Your Weekly Writing Exercise.
I've been writing about the writing process for years and have thought about it extensively and this post gave me great ideas to ponder things in different ways. I especially love the thought to send the latest chapter to email, so I can look at it easily later. I'll share this on my newsletter, too.
This is an incredible piece - dare I say 'blueprint' - of things we should consider when pursuing our creativity, and consider it *saved for reference* on my end! Thank you so much for sharing such invaluable advice
Thank you for your wonderful essay on writing practice and what has helped for you. I want to print this one out and think about each point you made. I struggle (even though I’m retired now) with getting myself to do my creative work. I love doing it! It breeds fresh air into my life. But somehow I end up on the couch watching TV—can you believe it? Ha ha. God bless you, thanks.
This was very relaxing to read. I like your ideas about setting the proper atmosphere that works for you and your writing style.
Thanks, BEE!!
You're welcome! Have a blessed week!
Such great ideas here, Mary. Thank you! I love that you begin with the point about sustainability. Creating a sustainable writing structure that adds to your life is so important. Like you, I'm a morning writer. When I'm working on poetry, I often begin by reading other poets' work. It was nice to see you highlight that as a ritual, and I'm inspired to take it further—for example, reading passages from literary fiction before writing prose. I love your idea that rituals tell us we have permission. Congratulations on the success of your recent books. So glad I found Your Weekly Writing Exercise.
Yes, that writing structure means everything to actually making a writing life work, IMHO. Glad this resonated, Robin, and thanks for finding YWWE!
I've been writing about the writing process for years and have thought about it extensively and this post gave me great ideas to ponder things in different ways. I especially love the thought to send the latest chapter to email, so I can look at it easily later. I'll share this on my newsletter, too.
Thank you, Charlotte--and thanks so much for sharing!
Excellent help with thinking through ideas with examples without too much advice
Thanks so much, Jill. Very glad it was helpful.
This is an incredible piece - dare I say 'blueprint' - of things we should consider when pursuing our creativity, and consider it *saved for reference* on my end! Thank you so much for sharing such invaluable advice
Thank you for reading and commenting, Amie! Very glad it was helpful.
Thank you for your wonderful essay on writing practice and what has helped for you. I want to print this one out and think about each point you made. I struggle (even though I’m retired now) with getting myself to do my creative work. I love doing it! It breeds fresh air into my life. But somehow I end up on the couch watching TV—can you believe it? Ha ha. God bless you, thanks.
I totally get it, Bev! Thanks for reading and commenting. Good luck with your writing!