Sorry for the lack of posts this week but to be honest I have only just managed to keep my head above water. It has been an awful week if I'm honest. I have been feeling really blue, almost depressed. There has been so much going on what with my Mum, the kids and Carl being really busy at work, it's been a nightmare. I have been so tired and unable to concentrate, which has wound me up, the result being no writing at all done this week. I have tormented myself over rejections and pieces of work that I just cannot shape the way I want them. I was on the verge of giving up, throwing in the towel and accepting that I would never be a writer. Happily for me, I have a writer friend, who despite her own issues, always has time for me and talks a lot of sense. After an encouraging email from her and a few more hours of feeling sorry for myself I decided there was no way I was going to give up.
So, tomorrow is another day, a fresh day and a fresh start. Those pieces of work which will not bend to my will I will put aside for a while. No writing is ever a waste and I'm sure maybe even snippets of old work will come in handy one day. I have an idea for the Mslexia Short Story Competition (another one) which I feel happy with. It will give me something to sink my teeth into and stop me mooching around.
I promise I will post tomorrow and let you know how much progress I have made with the story.
About Me
- Rae Argent
- A fiction writer and mum to three great kids, also lucky enough to be married to the man of my dreams. In spite of that mushy comment I do not write flowery romance - I like a nice helping of real life grit in my work. I have a Diploma in Literature & Creative Writing from The Open University and remain a member of the wonderful Watford Writers, despite moving on several times. I am a big fan of Swanwick Writers Summer School which has taught me a great deal and where I have made many great friends. I have yet to reach the dizzy heights of becoming a published superstar but will continue to send my work out into the world.
(((((hugs)))))
ReplyDeleteI've been feeling a bit like that myself recently. It's do easy to just say I'll never be a writer and give up.....but, find something to give you a boost.
I recently submitted a short story of my writing group and had some really encouraging feedback.....that made me realise that actually, I CAN do this :o)
Xxx