Today and on and on down the writing road, I am reaching for a lofty goal: finish draft one of novel two, while doing the heavy lifting of pushing novel one out of the nest. I’ll have to spend double time on both projects, lest one be remaindered to the bottom drawer of the desk of forgotten things. It’s a long reach out of my comfort zone. It’s pretending I can do it, doubts and insecurities aside. The alternative? Play-acting with words while tip-tapping away in my writing closet with time for lazy lounges in my reading chair with books, or worse, word games that suck the minutes right out of the hours. New habits are called for; setting an alarm (gasp) and joining a four-hour zoom session on most days (what?), hosted by a writing friend who understands the power of kindred (muted) souls hanging together on the same journey. Some days I just want to pretend to be a writer, in the same way I pretend to play piano when the mood hits me. But where will that get me? No closer to the hefty goal. It will take some stretching, but if I reach, I’ll make it.
Quote of the Week…
“Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble up, if thou wilt ever dig.” Marcus Aurelius, 121 – 180
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Quote of the Week…
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” Albert Einstein, 1879 – 1955
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