Wow, an email was sent out at my work, announcing the debut of my book. Thanks to everyone who wrote me or stopped by to say congratulations!
The best part...
I was thinking yesterday that the best part of writing is not actually the writing at all. At least not for me. For me, the best part is the anticipation. The vision in your head, the scenes playing out before you ever put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard. Once you actually start writing, it's then always a struggle (albeit a wonderful one!) to convey what's in your head to the page -- making it as beautiful or tragic or funny as what you see in your head. I have to remember not to rush this part of it. The eagerness to get started, to delve into the new world of a new project is almost overwhelming at times. In fact, it does usually overwhelm me, which is when I start on something new. So, maybe I don't need to be in such a hurry to start things. Then again, maybe that's part of the fun. Rushing in, headlong into the unknown...yeah, I'm not sure I can give that up for a more measured approach!
Have a great weekend. Talk to you tomorrow!
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That really is the best, best part. The rest is nice, and the end product is terrific, but when the idea first sprouts, there's nothing can compare to the feeling. Especially when you know you might have a little bit of magic in your hands. :)
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