Friday, March 23, 2018

Routine

The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious.
Marcus Aurelius

Dear Writer Friends,
She time ago, longer than I thought, I joined FMF to take an online writing class from Ann Kroeker and Charity Singleton Craig. We read their book On Being A Writer together. I still read the blogs of those of you who took the class. You are still writing which means you have a routine in your life that includes the written word. If there was one thing that I have treasured up in my study it was to arrange my life so I can write a little bit every day. Now that is obvious.




What wasn't so obvious was the importance of place. I write in two places; on the couch, with my computer on my lap or at the kitchen table. I installed a lamp that casts a soft glow on the space, which I really love. The space must call out to you. Come, come tell your story (w)right here. My routine for starting "the write" is to make some tea, stash a small snack near by, and open my computer to the Scriverner App. The app alone makes me feel like a professional. Thank you Kate Motaung for the suggestion.
   
"These rituals create space and rhythm"
On Being A Writer




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3 comments:

  1. I'm so glad we connected through that book study! That is definitely what helped me to get into the routine of writing too, and I enjoyed reading more here about your writing routine.

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  2. I have been reading the book again. I am trying to build courage to send my book out into the world.

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  3. I'm so glad to have taken that course too. I met some awesome other bloggers through that class. You and I were thinking along similar lines today. I'm in the 45 spot this week.

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