Three months have gone by since I wrote of successful failures. I have not made any progress in that time and have found that I really miss my steady stream of work. I have made one progressive decision. In a few weeks I will begin a flexible schedule at work that will allow me to take every other Tuesday off to focus on my writing. If I've learned anything from my classes at the Loft and my writing group, it is that all my efforts are in vain unless I handle my writing like a full-time job. I can't write full-time right now so I found a compromise in every other Tuesday.
I'm really looking forward to this new adventure. I will be spending my time researching, idea gathering, journaling, reading, studying and anything else I can do to improve my writing and come closer to achieving my goals.
I still want to finish Charlie's story, but will need to re-evaluate what direction she is going. Lately I have envisioned a new character, Jane. Her story is that of a young woman at a crossroads as so many women find themselves at different points in their lives. Jane's character could be described as a modern day Jane Austen (hence the name Jane). I like thinking what a woman so progressive as Jane Austen would be like today in a world where women are daily living the reality in which she longed to have; career, family and independence. I also consider the effects of the dreams our "Progressive Mothers" longed for but never fully saw them become reality. Did they ever think that having it all could have its consequences? The story will unfold through conversations between Jane and friends, family and strangers. She's seeking answers and it's difficult to know now whether or not she will find them.
The idea of Jane's story excites me and sets my pen to a new line. Here in lies the anxiety and trouble. Another story idea and another chance at falling on the proverbial sword or in my case the scissors in which I began running with several years ago when I started writing.
Thank you for continuing to check "By the Pen" even though I've been absent for so long. I truly appreciate the support and encouragement. Without it I may have already given up, which would be the only real failure.
I'm really looking forward to this new adventure. I will be spending my time researching, idea gathering, journaling, reading, studying and anything else I can do to improve my writing and come closer to achieving my goals.
I still want to finish Charlie's story, but will need to re-evaluate what direction she is going. Lately I have envisioned a new character, Jane. Her story is that of a young woman at a crossroads as so many women find themselves at different points in their lives. Jane's character could be described as a modern day Jane Austen (hence the name Jane). I like thinking what a woman so progressive as Jane Austen would be like today in a world where women are daily living the reality in which she longed to have; career, family and independence. I also consider the effects of the dreams our "Progressive Mothers" longed for but never fully saw them become reality. Did they ever think that having it all could have its consequences? The story will unfold through conversations between Jane and friends, family and strangers. She's seeking answers and it's difficult to know now whether or not she will find them.
The idea of Jane's story excites me and sets my pen to a new line. Here in lies the anxiety and trouble. Another story idea and another chance at falling on the proverbial sword or in my case the scissors in which I began running with several years ago when I started writing.
Thank you for continuing to check "By the Pen" even though I've been absent for so long. I truly appreciate the support and encouragement. Without it I may have already given up, which would be the only real failure.
3 comments:
Beth, after reading your updated
blog, and rereading earlier thoughts, I feel the agony you
are going through to get your
thoughts on paper. Here is a thought, instead of writing for
the audience you do not know, could
you write a book for me?? Like the
beautiful book you gave me for
Mother's day that has a permanent
home on my fireplace mantel? You
have the talent, you have the stories in you, I feel that if your
audience is a person in your life,
it may be the success you are looking for. After all, Beatrix wrote her stories for the young
children she knew in life. Dickens
and Lewis Carroll wrote for the
same reason. You know I love mysteries,and true to life stories -
keep writing!!
JN
Beth,
I always love reading your writing. Even if it is just your blog. I keeps me intrigued and interested in what might come next.
As for your, adventure in writing in stories of fiction characters with real life experiences. Thats what being an artist is all about. Starting and restarting is part of the process. However, mom is right. you have a talent for short stories and making them personal. My mother's day book also has a permanent spot on my mantel. I also greatly enjoyed the story about the ice cream shop. I can really see my self reading that story to Adesyn and her reading it to me. So, don't limit your self.
I believe in you! So, Keep Writing.
Love
T
Beth, It's so wonderful that you are taking this time to write. Having a big chunk of time devoted to your passion will feel so good. I hope that you can stay on track better than I.... Good luck! I'm so happy for you, Kellie
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