Synchronicity.
Today's chapter in Dennis Palumbo's Writing From the Inside Out is "Your Baby" which is pretty coincidental in light of yesterday's hilarious discussion on Twitter under the hashtag #booksarenotbabies
Funny comparisons aside, the chapter is about how hypercritical authors can be about their own work at the same time they are calling it "their baby." The goal, according to Palumbo, is to "develop a benign relationship" with your talent. Or - learn to trust yourself.
Words of advice from pages 21-22:
"Ultimately - like a caring, supportive parent who's pleased merely because the child drew a picture a all - for the writer a good scene becomes one you write, a good story one you finish.
And a good day at the word processor is one where you just show up and do it."
So here's to all those who show up and do it today. And if you need a laugh, check out #booksarenotbabies.
And because I love this song and it fits today:
Martina McBride Do it Anyway
I'm not on twitter but I can guess at what was said. LOL I like his comment about trusting our writing. I think every writer needs to come to that point.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. :-)
Sometimes that's the hardest part, showing up. But we do, and we get in the writing zone, and it's a great place to be :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Jessica and Joanne.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Joanne. Once I make myself show up to the writing, I usually enjoy staying awhile with it.
Congrats again on the request, Jessica.
Can I tell you how much I love, Love, LOVE that Martina McBride song? It's been a fave of mine for a while now.
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