Okay, this is my first blog - so excited to make this a reality! I'm an aspiring writer and wanted to create a mechanism to build my proficiency in writing as well as post excerpts of my work for feedback. I've started my first novel (memoir, actually) and hope to connect with other writers or those in the creative community (whether it be performing arts, acting, directing, publishing, singing, song writing, etc.).
To me, personally, writing is a foundation of creativity and it energizes me. It is a way to record thoughts, dreams and memories. I can go back and re-live what I've written - I can change it if I don't like it. Writing also connects me to my second passion: music. Music and lyrics can be a soundtrack for life. Certain songs allow me to re-live specific moments in my life - I can take a "mental vacation" when I'm plugged into my iPod. I can also be inspired to write more when I listen to music.
Writing is an important part of who I am - sometimes I'm inspired to write a lot and my typing has a mind of its own. Other times, I will experience a "block" and need a way to channel my thoughts to pick it up again. Hence the name "Writer's Block" as the title for this blog. It has double-meaning for me: I may blog when I need to be inspired because I have writer's block - or, I may blog to generate others to comment/post their thoughts if they're experiencing the same. It could turn into a "block party" (okay, now I'm being silly).
I'm new at blogging, so bear with me. I'll try not to be boring and ramble (well, I can't promise that). I'm looking forward to meeting new people out there who share my passion!
I am so excited that you are doing this! I can't wait to read your excerpts and follow you along as you bring your book to fruition.
ReplyDeleteI also read your profile and saw that you moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains! I know you have probably heard of this band/song, but if not, it is one of my favorites and oh, so relevant:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIU4A_TiGeo
Thank you, Alexia! It's great to have a "cheerleader" rooting for another's successes - I really appreciate your enthusiasm. I'm working on my book's outline to alternate my chapters with flashbacks. I saw this format implemented in a book I read (But Enough About Me by Janice Dunn) and it stuck with me - I've always wanted to try it and I think it will give my story an interesting twist.
ReplyDeleteWatched the link you provided - beautiful scenery! Yes, I've heard of the band and the song, but never saw this video before - thank you! I absolutely LOVE living in the mountains and I see them every day during my commute back and forth to work in Asheville. We also have a beautiful view of some of them from our living room window after the leaves fall. Breathtaking.
When I was 24, I moved by myself from Pittsburgh to Sarasota, FL and it was the best thing I ever did for myself. It was liberating, scary and exciting. I met my husband soon after and had my children. I enjoyed my years in FL, but I always knew there was "something else" out there for us and we found "home" two years ago in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We live 45 minutes from a ski resort, so I hope to get back into that sport this year.
You go girl...I love to blog...
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Thank you, Bonnie! Sierra and I will be in Murphy December 10-11 - hope to see you and Tim!
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