Sometimes when we feel like we’re at the breaking point and about to give up, a new breakthrough is right around the corner.
Last week I came pretty close to losing it as I stepped back to review the memoir that I’m working on.
A Reflection on Last Week
Many years of research and writing are in front of me and it’s not a pretty site. Some sections of the narrative are intertwined with details and free flowing thought that leave them sounding chaotic. This is not what I expected this draft to look like. Yuck.
Feeling discouraged and not wanting to quit, I decide to take a short break. Fortunately, my husband Jim and I had already scheduled two days with family and friends. It provided a wonderful diversion.
A New Perspective
Rested and renewed I return to my writing room. Sitting with paper and pen in hand, I remember a blog post by Cal Armistead - “How do Your Write a Book? First, You Start with a Lump of Clay…”
Rereading Cal’s article was like getting a shot of adrenaline. Maybe it’s not a chaotic mess, but a lump of clay that is taking shape. If I stick with it, it will continue to take form. It will become a complete work in its time.
Hi, Just want to encourage you by my little comment. I understand you so well ! Have a blessed weekend and be refreshed.
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Congratulations on your first novel! I think your book is, "Un amour extravagant: L’île rouge," If so, will there be an English version? Thank you for your support!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your blog post in The Art of Work community. I understand that feeling of wanting to quit and wanting to complete. I encourage you to keep going. I learned through writing and finally publishing my first book, (also a memoir of sorts) that people need our stories. Your story needs to be told no matter how long it takes you. I am currently working on my 2nd book and got hung up in the chaos of my information. I am hopeful now as I have recently learned a way new way to begin that has helped me. If you are interested in more info just email me at dbernock@emergingwithwings.com. Too much to post here. Godspeed on your writing.
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