Quote of the Day: It is best to act with confidence, no matter how little right you have to it. Lillian Hellman
Today is another group posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group! Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month. You can also visit the founder Alex J. Cavanaugh for more info and links.
Question of the Month: Other than the obvious holiday traditions, have you ever included any personal or family traditions/customs in your stories?
Yes, I’m sure I have. My writing reflects my upbringing and cultural background. I’m drawing from my trip to Glacier National Park with my four sons for my current WIP. The short story I wrote for the contest was basically set on the family farm, so many of the daily chores and activities are based on real life.
I don’t have anything new to say about insecurities. It’s still the same old, do I have the time, gifts, and energy to put into a larger work? Yes, but I lack discipline. So, the only thing to do is to set a schedule, but it’s kind of like a New Year’s resolution, or a “Pie crust promise,” easily made, easily broken.
The ice and snow are melting here in Minnesota. As far as winters go, this one hasn’t been too harsh. Lots of ice and snow, though, and it feels good to watch it melt and have the roadways and driveways clearer. I think my sense of adventure is stronger than my desire to write. That’s why I’m using my Glacier National Park experiences in my current work, I can combine the two. I need to plan a trip, even if it’s a short one, for this summer!
Take care, everyone! Spring holds the promise of new beginnings!
My boys climbing to new summits at Glacier National Park.
Go. Create. Inspire!
Journaling Prompt: Describe a favorite trip/vacation.
It is always difficult to settle into a new schedule. Hope you do get to it as you certainly have the gift for a larger project.
Thanks, D! I’m experiencing some change and shifting here.
Four sons! You and author Elizabeth Seckman need to swap four son stories. I bet it’s a unique experience.
Unique and special.
I’m with you about having plenty of time and energy for writing. Finding the discipline is always the hard part. For some reason, no matter how easy it might be to write, it’s always easier to find an excuse to do something else!
Yes, like cleaning, sorting, or doing the dishes. Ridiculous.
I think I lack discipline as well, but also energy, especially after work. I just want to sit around and watch TV. But I really need to make myself write more often.
Same.
I lack time but also some discipline to work on my own stuff.
Yeah, discipline can be elusive sometimes. You go.
I’ve read a couple of comments this month about setting 500 words a day as a target then rewarding yourself when you reach it. Whatever works to keep us in front of the computer I say. Hope you find more writing time!