It's not always easy, taking that wild leap into the cold water of a lake, or pushing off at the top of a challenging ski run - or writing the first words of a story (or a blog!). Where will we end up? Shivering, cold and dripping? Uncomfortably sprawled in a snowbank? Staring at a blank page? Maybe - but you'll never know until you try. And so often the result isn't bad at all. In fact, it's exciting!
Writing the first words of a story requires courage and a certain amount of faith. When I'm about to start writing a new story and feel daunted by the amount of work that lies ahead, this is what I tell myself: it will never be completed if I don't get started. And then I leap.
This blog is a place for us to share our writing and reading challenges and accomplishments. And questions. And feedback. It's for discussion and issues and answers. It's a place for us to meet - in print instead of in person.
I'm looking forward to meeting you. Just make the leap and write soon!
I loved Abby and the Curling Chicks - It's hard to find curling fiction!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited about your blog! I just read the first two chapters of The Toymaker's Son and I can't wait to get a copy of it.
ReplyDeleteHow many novels have you written?
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ReplyDeleteWhy did you change the stuff in Wild Dog Summer that you did?
ReplyDeleteVery interesting blog Jean....you are inspiring me to start my own.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gord. The hardest part is getting started - and sticking with it! You should give blogging a try. It's a great way to bring some discipline to your writing: nothing like a self-imposed deadline to keep you motivated.
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