Quote of the Day: There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. Maya Angelou
You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children. Madeleine L’Engle
Kids helping me write my play!
In June, I had the great joy of facilitating a writing camp for kids, ages 7-12. We had a blast. As you can see from the above picture, I did some writing, too. In fact, one of the bonuses from leading this class was the inspiration I got from the kids.
As summer consumes with all its busy-ness, events, and time away and with family, I find I don’t sit down and write. I have play ideas (several) that need to be let out and brought to light. My insecurity for the July IWSG posting, is about the same as last month. I’ll add some inspiration, though. Be a kid. Let responsibilities slip just a little. Farm out the chores. Sneak off to a quiet place and let your stories out. They want to see the sun, too.
The Insecure Writers Support Group was started by ninja blogger Alex J. Cavanaugh. The purpose is to share our insecurities and offer encouragement to other writers and artists. This is a wonderful support group. Thanks Alex, and your helpers this month!
Nancy Thompson – http://nancysthompson.blogspot.com/
Mark Koopmans – http://markkoopmans.blogspot.com/
Heather Gardner – http://hmgardner.blogspot.com/
In other news, Joy and I have some exciting things happening as our Primo Art Spa finds a home. Click over to that blog to see what’s happening!
That’s all for now. Grab your pen and journal, your sketch pad and pencil, your camera, or whatever creative tools you need, and…
Go. Create. Inspire!
Journaling Prompt: Do you have any Independence Day traditions or vacation plans? What creative energy is bursting to get out of you?
New to IWSG. Hi!
I’m going to go slip off to a movie here soon. Despicable Me 2. Kid enough?
And really glad your son enjoyed my first book.
Great advice. We all need to have time for ourselves and our creative brains. If that involves kid-like activities, all the better. 🙂
Great IWSG post!
Kim
(This Writer’s Growing)
I found that in summer I didn’t spend nearly as much time writing as I should have. As you said there are just too many other things to busy yourself with. Thanks for the great advice and reminder 🙂
Happy 4th July Mary!
Happy Writing too!
I find I have more time to write now that my kids are getting out of the house. (They’re 19 and 20) So writing is becoming a full time gig for me at the moment.
Great picture : )
Summer distractions are fun but hard. We must find the time to write.
Heather
too cute and what fun!! i am looking forward to a fun family BBQ for the 4th!! Enjoy yourself, girlie
My plans are to catch a movie somewhere today – a matinee 🙂
We don’t celebrate Independence Day in my country. 🙂
I agree that one should make time to get something creative done. Especially with writing. At some point, we become snarling messes when we don’t write.
July 4th makes me melt, but Stratoz and I have the air conditioner on in our studios so we can retreat to a cool place to create.