I want to explore writing more this year. I took a few creative writing classes in college on my way to a minor in English, so I'm no stranger to the written word, but I have a long way to go before I can comfortably call myself an author. Blogs and software requirements documents don't count!
I don't plan to undertake this journey alone. I have a friend who wants to write a novel. I'm taking her along with me, kicking and screaming! Writing a novel is a dream she's had for quite a while, but she's afraid to put anything on paper. I've been trying to help her write for over a year now. She and I IM all the time, so it's not like she can't type. Several weeks ago I wrote her an IM and demanded that she write a paragraph about a random topic -- snow -- right then! I'm not a very demanding person, but I was getting frustrated with my progress with her. I was both shocked and happy that she actually did it. She didn't write a paragraph. She wrote a whole short story! It could tell that her own emotions helped sculpt the first-person tale. I haven't seen another bit of writing since then, though the holidays can be a viable excuse...I guess...
I haven't even looked into Austin writers groups. I don't think my friend is up to it, and I feel a little rusty. However, this blog and maybe comments from readers will push me into the world of being an author.
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