I've been trying to write more. The problem is that I don't always have a lot to say. When I started writing it never occurred to me that anyone would read anything I posted, so I spewed out the drivel that rolls around in my mostly empty noggin. I was also still learning to deal with a boy, so there was probably some humor in that. Little kids are funny; I think they're less so as they grow.
When I used to write "old school" I made myself write in my journal for at least 20 minutes every day. Sometimes I discovered deep thoughts, mostly I just forced out words. I have about 12 years of journals in boxes in the studio. (I should probably get rid of them before I kick the bucket and the kids have to muck through all the crap.)
So now I force myself to write and it (mostly) gets published on my little blog. On occasion I write something I like. Often I share my random thoughts on issues. When I get a gem, I post a laugh about my life. I think the most important thing is just to keep writing, developing the habits of mind I value.
When I used to write "old school" I made myself write in my journal for at least 20 minutes every day. Sometimes I discovered deep thoughts, mostly I just forced out words. I have about 12 years of journals in boxes in the studio. (I should probably get rid of them before I kick the bucket and the kids have to muck through all the crap.)
So now I force myself to write and it (mostly) gets published on my little blog. On occasion I write something I like. Often I share my random thoughts on issues. When I get a gem, I post a laugh about my life. I think the most important thing is just to keep writing, developing the habits of mind I value.
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