I wrote in my “About Me” that “I do some writing.” You’ll notice that I didn’t write that I “love” writing (as I did about other pastimes) nor did I write that I “like” writing. I “do” writing. “Some.” I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with writing: the muse “loves” to torment me and I “hate” to succumb. Why? Because hard as I might, what I write is never as amazing as what I think (at least I like to think so). And so, I answer, like a fool, the summons. Not like Samuel answering the call of God in the middle of the night, ready and confident with a “Speak Lord, your servant is listening.” More like Charlie Brown once again falling (literally) for Lucy’s invitation to kick the football wrapped in promises to not pull the ball away which are never kept. No matter how many times Lucy breaks that promise, Charlie Brown is compelled to kick the football. No matter how many times the Muse deserts me, I am compelled to write.
Perhaps you might be compelled to read? At least out of pity?
Ah, but if only Charlie Brown had a good editor! 😉
I kinda feel the same way about writing as you do. I get these great ideas in my head, always when I am no where near a computer. By the time I am at a computer, my head goes blank. Or self doubt creeps in and I figure no one will get my humor and I will just be misunderstood so why bother. *sigh*
Perhaps we can encourage each other? We will plug along like the little engine that could!
Good luck!
Cheryl
I am a compulsive reader. So, this should work out great! No pity from this girl.
I'm looking forward to you spending more time on your writing. Considering you are *my* inspiration, I am hoping some of your talents might rub off on me…
@Justmethinkin: Thanks! It's great to find some camaraderie! Yes, let's!
@Deanna: Reader beware! 🙂
@Mattie: you are my inspiration so that makes us even! Love!