So the holidays are upon us. Lots of fun, lots of food, and lots of stuff going on. I find that it is a real challenge to stay focused on writing. I try to keep up my lists and goals. So far this year I’ve been moderately successful. Hopefully I can at least keep it that way as we approach the end of the year.
Happy holidays to everybody! Keep writing!
September 14, 2014. 3:53 PM. Slight color changes.
September 1, 2014. 7:52 AM. Labor Day.
One of the things that I struggled with for a long time (and that I feel I’m good at now, but still not great) is making stuff. It’s a funny thing - a lot of folks say that if you want to do something creative, artistic, or whatever, the most important step is to simply go do it. See:
I apologize for reposting this video, but it’s one of my favorite…things (video, whatever)…and not just because Neil Gaiman is my favorite writer. When he says, “Make good art,” it really is as simple as that. You make the art, and the rest, even if it is difficult will follow along behind the work.
Well, maybe it’s not so simple. You do have to have a bit of spare time, but most everybody does have a little spare time. You just may not be able to watch two hours of TV in the evening if you want to do whatever it is that you want to do. You might have to make a to do list (I have a boring, daily to do list and a Dream to do list [this blog post is on the dream to do list]) and stick to it. Make it a habit.
I definitely get a sense of satisfaction from completing a to do list. Then again, I’m a weirdo who’s already liked completing lists. You do whatever works for you. The moral of the story is, go out and do your thing! I’ve been getting much better at it, and I find that when I what I want to do (write), the other parts of my life, even those that aren’t related to writing, feel great; better even than before.
August 21, 2014. 5:29 PM. A change of perspective.
