On Writing in 2008So, I guess I am feeling obliged to write a journal about what I think is going to be my "New Year's Resolution," though it's really not one because I hate those things. It's more of a statement of intention. I intend, this year, to write a lot. I don't expect or intend to be published, I don't expect or intend to write anything stellar or artistic--I do intend, however, to practice. I love to write. It is sometimes very difficult and while certain individuals have it easier than others, it is precisely because I'm a competent writer with very little practice other than reading that makes me feel like it would be a waste of 'talent' (shall we say) to NOT do this.
I don't think that I will ever be a rockstar writer, or heck, even a published author. But Vonnegut once told a group at the University of Wisconsin to "go home, write your best work, labor at it, and when you're finished.. throw it away, because you've already succeeded." Internal motivation is the name of the game, here. If I can't write music, I'll write stories.. they're practically one in the same already.
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In my eyes, the fact that some of you guys obviously like it enough to keep coming back means I'm succeeding at least somewhat - and, by that description, so are you!!
Best wishes for 2008, my fellow struggling author!!
But thanks a lot. You know, it's never been my dream to be an author, but I'm entertaining trying. I'm going to start writing a little differently, making a decision about what I want to put on the internet and what I want to write "with the door closed." But I'm going to definitely need individuals who will read drafts. So I might keep you in mind if you're interesting. I like this little group we've got going, though I've not been as productive or critical as I'd like lately.
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"To write is human. To edit is divine." - Stephen King
Add in the fact that if you want to be taken seriously as an author, there should be some sort of underlying... truth... or somesuch... to your pieces. With Talbot, I think I'm playing with racism by another name, but ultimately, that would be up to the critics (and to reach them, you have to get published)...
I didn't even KNOW there were still magazine publications. I mean, I thought that thing was a thing of the past.
Anyway, I feel like the underlying truth most of my stuff reveals is really about grit and perception. I like writing about choice as I feel it's one of our most confusing and defining features as humans.
Also, I can't sleep. Argh.
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"To write is human. To edit is divine." - Stephen King
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