Well, I also don't have a writerly ultra-mama who's part witch and all librarian either, and now that you've mention that, it does sound pretty appealing, especially in March, when things always kind of suck, and I just missed a deadline I wanted to submit for. But we do have you, reminding us what's important and what's not. the next best thing! Thanks.
Co-sign and friendly amendment...which is already implied here: it's all writing. All of life, walking around, muttering, the shower, that stupid idea rattling around in your head, the friend you haven't seen in ages... it's all the writing...not just the sitting down and writing part.
There is really no effing way you are 31 as wise as you (often) are (no pressure!) and as much as you've accomplished. You can't make me believe it. :)
I second writing on the phone. Initially, it seemed like a terrible idea. But I work 40 hours a week, have a long commute, etc. Sometimes you just have to make it happen no matter what. So, at the office I take some time to write and rewrite drafts on my phone. In the car, I DO NOT write, please don't drive distracted. But I've figured out a way to use that hour of driving. Instead of listening to yet another podcast, I'll open up Word and have my phone read an essay draft back to me so I can hear the cadence, look for awkward sentences and other issues. I've grown accustomed to the robot lady reading my work back to me. It's a little soothing, even if she gets Asian-sounding words wrong.
Haha the robot-lady can be helpful sometimes yes (this made me laugh out loud). I've also given up on podcasts. If someone has a good rec, do drop it here...but I'm...just done for now.
Well, I also don't have a writerly ultra-mama who's part witch and all librarian either, and now that you've mention that, it does sound pretty appealing, especially in March, when things always kind of suck, and I just missed a deadline I wanted to submit for. But we do have you, reminding us what's important and what's not. the next best thing! Thanks.
This is so sweet Rhonda...not sure if it's that my period is coming or something else but it made me cry ha 😭💙
Co-sign and friendly amendment...which is already implied here: it's all writing. All of life, walking around, muttering, the shower, that stupid idea rattling around in your head, the friend you haven't seen in ages... it's all the writing...not just the sitting down and writing part.
Absolutely it is Julia! 💙
I feel like I'm in some kind of silent conversation with you... which is a nice feeling...less lonely. Hope that doesn't sound creepy.
Haha no not creepy at all. I feel this sometimes with writers too online and it's quite pleasant
Bookmarking this :)
Thank you Joyce!
There is really no effing way you are 31 as wise as you (often) are (no pressure!) and as much as you've accomplished. You can't make me believe it. :)
Haha you're so sweet Dick! I feel more like 100 years old sometimes but not because I'm wise or anything...it's just all the chronic fatigue lol
I second writing on the phone. Initially, it seemed like a terrible idea. But I work 40 hours a week, have a long commute, etc. Sometimes you just have to make it happen no matter what. So, at the office I take some time to write and rewrite drafts on my phone. In the car, I DO NOT write, please don't drive distracted. But I've figured out a way to use that hour of driving. Instead of listening to yet another podcast, I'll open up Word and have my phone read an essay draft back to me so I can hear the cadence, look for awkward sentences and other issues. I've grown accustomed to the robot lady reading my work back to me. It's a little soothing, even if she gets Asian-sounding words wrong.
Haha the robot-lady can be helpful sometimes yes (this made me laugh out loud). I've also given up on podcasts. If someone has a good rec, do drop it here...but I'm...just done for now.