Writing With Distractions
My dear Writing Goddess,
I've written thousand upon thousands of words, revised countless opening lines; parted lovers with closing sighs.
I've dwelled on cliffhangers, erased characters... and sat distracted for hours.
Dare I mention wistfully watching the weather.... whilst pulling together words of prose? Or re-writing my plot umpteen times. Of course there's also the structure which I've de-constructed...reconstructed and sometimes even left interrupted.
My voice is in a sub-junctive mood - and yes, I still do believe in writing this story.
Its just well...if you could just help me finish these final chapters, I shall be eternally grateful.
Your ever faithful servant,
Ms Ascribe
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| Ancient Greek Muse |
My reply from dear Writing Goddess:
Dear Ms Ascribe,
Its really very simple...
Sit down at your desk, turn on your PC and go directly to your WIP. Do not select another window! Do not sneak peeks at your internet browsers.
Do not answer the phone...who answers the phone anymore? Besides your mother already thinks you ignore her.
And stay out of the kitchen. You do not need all that caffeine running through your temple. Nor do you need another chocolate-cookie-muffin-fix. More importantly, side-step any chores...thats what your significant other is for. Thanks Honey!
Now - WRITE like you've never written before.
Your ever so supportive,
Inner Muse
XOX
PS: I'm replying on behalf of our dear Writing Goddess who is far too busy checking twitter right now.
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Can I say hello to all my new blogger friends I thoroughly enjoyed meeting this weekend - Hello! Blogging has opened up such a huge support network for me in terms of writing, I look forward to chatting with everyone!
I also would like give a great big girly SHOUTY CAPITALS SHOUT-OUT to KarenG, our lovely hostess - what a fabulous BBQ party this weekend! Thank you lovely lady for organising such a great event!
PS: If you're wondering which outrageous truth was laid bare on my previous post for the Creative Writers Award, it was actually... number four - on a dare, I did munch on exotic bugs well presented on a platter with a glass of bubbly.
Comments
I doubt blogger will let me post a link in this comment, but I've got a link on my blog.
Thanks for visiting my little blog party; I am very happy to return the favour.
Love your letter to the goddess, and it was sweet of your inner muse to answer. We can always depend on them. Now, go show that last chapter who's the boss.
Thank you also for hosting a fabulous blog party too. I did find you via Karens BBQ, you ladies both know how to throw a party! Lovely to have you visit and thanks so much for following back. ;)
You're an inspiration - are you working with my muse? I love that 'go show that last chapter who's the boss'! Its just the sort of kick I need to hear sometimes. ;D
That's great that you know how the story ends from the start. I did draft out a plotline and have tracked pretty much so far aside from a wee derailment.
Thanks so much for your lovely comments and for following. Have a lovely week! ;)
Facebook? Twitter? Blogging?
So many distractions, so little time.
Fun post!! Thanks for sharing!
Your Writing Goddess or shall I call her your Muse has given you wonderful advice. Write like you have never written before.
BTW..I enjoyed this post a lot. I love these conversations with our muses.
What a lovely name you have! ;) I got through the first part of one of the final scenes last night - it was tough...and yet very rewarding.
Thanks so much for stopping by and for following. ;)
Welcome ;) Conversations with our muses are the best, although mine has this habit of pouting and eyebrow raising when I want to do something else.
Thanks so much for visiting. Looking forward to talking with you too! ;)
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Did you partake of the bubbly beverage with the choice exotic morsels, or did you have many glasses before? A dare would not have been enough reinforcement for me to sample these crawling invertebrates.
My Inner Muse has been smiling these past two days, I've been hitting my writing goals. ;))