Writing.

By midwestwife · Mar 6, 2011 · ·
  1. It can be a wonderful hobby, a creative passion, even a therapeutic outlet. However for a writer, at least this one, it can be a challenging enemy. Thoughts and phrases blur before they can even be written. Idea’s that can never be realized taught your dreams. A rather maddening cycle.

    I hate the struggle. The war against imagination and expression. Its like my heart wants to write and my head knows I can’t!

    I foolishly believed time had hindered my dreams of writing. Turned out that was only part of the problem. The exhausting reality is, I lack follow through. Deciding to scrap an idea is easier then perfecting it. The is issue: What do you do when you have scrapped every valid idea?

    You’re left with a white screen (or blank paper) and a hallow feeling in your soul.

    What is gal to do? Dig through the trash? Perhaps think of different solutions? Put down the pen and walk away?

    I have never been one for dumpster diving and quitting never sets well with me. I am not sure how, but I will get through this. There are stories that need to be told, there are emotions that must be expressed. I can sink or swim, today I chose to swim.

Comments

  1. Bay K.
    Now you know how Cervantes and Homer felt when they started. Take heart and hang in there. We are all in the same tempest. You'll learn how to navigate better.
  2. midwestwife
    Thanks. I felt better just posting the blog!
  3. silentdancer
    i really enjoyed this blog, i see alot of truth in it! i struggle with alot of the same things. but found it quite inspiring too, and reassuring to know iḿ not the only one!
  4. Terry D
    You are experiencing the boundary between writers and those who want to write. Writers, write. Let me say that again; writers, write. When they feel like you do -- and they all do from time to time -- they write garbage, or they write drivel, but they write. You felt better after writng this because you did it. So for goodness sake write.

    You are panning for gold when you write, so you are going to have to deal with a lot of gravel before you find the nuggets.
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