I think I’m a bit weird with writing 😆 I write something and I find it really hard to go back over it and change things. I may change odd words but nothing massive. It’s like, once it’s gone from my head that’s it, I can’t revisit it. Yet in life, I’m the biggest over-thinker you would ever meet! I ruminate round and round on every conversation and every glance. I’m not sure what that says about me 🤔🤷♀️
That sounds like a wonderful way to write! I can definitely leave writing in my journal but I’m so often moving things around in all other forms of creativity and life ❤️💫
I used to belong to a writer’s group and having to show up and trade writing, was so motivating and engaging. But with artwork, I never need that. Or want it. Not sure why writing is like that. But I think I need to find another group to get my book done. 😊
I definitely get that. One reason I started painting again was because I had been working on a fiction novel and got so burned out on the critique. I was trying to get input from everywhere that then I lost my own voice. I ended up hiring an editor years later to really dive in and help me edit my book.
I definitely hear that with the editing side of things. It’s so much easier for me to know when something is done when it’s and essay or even for my no fiction book that I’m writing which follows an outline. But for fiction, I seem to need to write it all out in my first draft to see where the story goes. Then edit, and I’m just writing my first draft now and reminding myself to just write, the editing will happen later. Small steps ✨
That’s wonderful to know you allow gaps between your writing. That’s definitely what I will need to do with this new fiction piece. And thank you for the reminder to enjoy it all ✨
I can imagine! I’ve been ordering quiche every night for dinner! It’s delicious but I absolutely need long walks afterwards. I’m in the Loire Valley, heading to lead my art retreat today which is an hour away 🎨✨
I think I’m a bit weird with writing 😆 I write something and I find it really hard to go back over it and change things. I may change odd words but nothing massive. It’s like, once it’s gone from my head that’s it, I can’t revisit it. Yet in life, I’m the biggest over-thinker you would ever meet! I ruminate round and round on every conversation and every glance. I’m not sure what that says about me 🤔🤷♀️
That sounds like a wonderful way to write! I can definitely leave writing in my journal but I’m so often moving things around in all other forms of creativity and life ❤️💫
Dreamy! Enjoy every moment✨✨✨
I am! And it’s opening me up for more joy!
I used to belong to a writer’s group and having to show up and trade writing, was so motivating and engaging. But with artwork, I never need that. Or want it. Not sure why writing is like that. But I think I need to find another group to get my book done. 😊
I definitely get that. One reason I started painting again was because I had been working on a fiction novel and got so burned out on the critique. I was trying to get input from everywhere that then I lost my own voice. I ended up hiring an editor years later to really dive in and help me edit my book.
That would be great to have one person who sees your vision to give you feedback. 👌
Exactly! I knew it needed to be someone I trusted and while it was a lot of work with those revisions, it was the right next step for me.
Ahh those sound like the most delicious dreamy mornings! And the trip that you have truly needed. Travel can be such a beautiful teacher.✨💛✨
Exactly! I am leaning a lot about myself and what I love most in life ✨
Joie de vivre! I certainly feel this with writing…when it’s ready, I know! I’m working on leaning into the inspiration without over editing! 😅
I definitely hear that with the editing side of things. It’s so much easier for me to know when something is done when it’s and essay or even for my no fiction book that I’m writing which follows an outline. But for fiction, I seem to need to write it all out in my first draft to see where the story goes. Then edit, and I’m just writing my first draft now and reminding myself to just write, the editing will happen later. Small steps ✨
Soak up ever second of joy! And to answer, yes, I allow huge gaps between drafts. I'm on #4 of my memoir. Some art needs space to grow. xo
That’s wonderful to know you allow gaps between your writing. That’s definitely what I will need to do with this new fiction piece. And thank you for the reminder to enjoy it all ✨
I am so jelly. Was there 2 years ago for an art retreat. I gained 10lbs!!! Where are you at in France?
I can imagine! I’ve been ordering quiche every night for dinner! It’s delicious but I absolutely need long walks afterwards. I’m in the Loire Valley, heading to lead my art retreat today which is an hour away 🎨✨
Thanks @The Creative Visionary for sharing!