Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Starting Chapter 4 and Autumn

I have written six paragraphs in two days. The muse is not whispering in my ear. I guess I should be glad I have been as productive as I have. I need to have some quiet time to not thing about anything. I guess that won't be today.

Autumn is here. Cooler today. Highes to be in the low 60s. Yesterday was overcast. Today we do have some sun.

Monday, September 29, 2008

Beginnings

LO has inspired me. I've thought about this activity for sometime, but have had reservations. One is the time element. Can I be disciplined enough to keep it up? Two is how do I keep it interesting. My promise is to do both.

LO is my friend, Linda. Catch her at http://lowriting.blogspot.com/

Professionally, I am a technical writer. I have been in management, but I am now back as an individual contributor--and I love it. I hadn't realized how much I missed the writing. Currently, I am exploring a different kind of writing. I am attempting to write a novel. I have almost completed chapter 3. Two friends have reviewed the first chapter: one is excited and wants more and the second hasn't presented me with her opinion.

This novel intruded in my life as a dream. The characters popped out fully formed. The dream was about their relationships and, so far, the novel is as well. I know that this sounds inane, but I really don't know where these characters are taking me or the book. I am just along for the ride and the writing.

After I get a couple of more people to review, I may post some it here.