Writer's block. Emerson, Alcott, Hawthorne.
Writer's Block
by compound complex 35 Replies latest jw friends
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compound complex
Thank you, Beks!
Seeing these homes puts me in a mood!
CoCo
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compound complex
Locked in body and spirit on the Isle of the Dead
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beksbks
Concord Mass. Right across the street from one another, and so many others not far off. It's quite an amazing place.
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compound complex
Thank you, Beks!
CoCo
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OnTheWayOut
I have had some writer's block just out of the writer's gate. Luckily, my livelihood doesn't depend on writing.
I did some research on Kurt Vonnegut as I deeply admire his "black comedy" style. I learned that he was depressed and suicidal, which kind of matched me at a point. But if I wanted to be as successful in writing as him, I hope I wouldn't have to stay in that depressed mood. I would rather enjoy the sunshine and the music of life with writer's block than churn out successful writing at the price of my peace of mind.I doubt that's helpful, but it's my thoughts on the matter. Relax and enjoy the musings of other writers while waiting.
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compound complex
Much appreciated, OTWO.
You're absolutely correct. I had wrongly envisioned what a writer's life must be. Though many famous writers have endured unhappy lives, I have no intention of passing my remaining years chained to the keyboard nor to a life of depression and potential suicide (been there, done that).
Your sage advice came not a moment too soon!
Many, many thanks!
CoCo
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Quentin
CoCo...good to see you....
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compound complex
You, too, Quentin!
Thanks for the hello. Hoping you and Kathy are well.
CoCo
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tec
CoCo, I understand! But your writing is beautiful, and you've certainly been turning out some compelling pieces around here these past few months. You've been inspiring me, certainly.
And OTWO, this :
I would rather enjoy the sunshine and the music of life with writer's block than churn out successful writing at the price of my peace of mind
- has been my sentiment for the last year of writer's block. To be honest, even before, I think... I was tired of always living in my head, and not in the world with my kids. I think I needed a break. Then I tried to force the writing for so long, I missed an entire summer with my family, my kids - just spent all day writing what I would throw out at the end of that day. That's when I kind of hung up my pen so to speak.
(I started writing again last night, btw. Now I'll have two projects going on because I also signed up for Nanowrimo. Doing my white whale in that (the sequel to the book I have published, because its just hanging over my head. But I'm also doing another on the side. I'm crazy)
Tammy
