Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Writing Struggles

It’s amazing that so many writers see writing as a struggle. Don’t get me wrong, there are days when it is a struggle and I don’t want to see my computer. However, the question remains if so many people find it torture then why do they do it.

Today’s quote is a perfect example in my mind of a tortured writer. Here’s today’s quote:

Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand. ~George Orwell, "Why I Write," 1947

I look at this and in one way I am sad while in another, I understand perfectly. For me, there are more happy days than sad days writing. Frankly, I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t get up every day and write. It is part of my very being. I know this and most of the time do it well.

Sure, my first drafts are ugly but if there wasn’t something there, people would read my books, stop by my blogs or support me in general. I thank everyone for my support as I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for them. The fact remains, I would write if no one ever saw my work because it’s what I do. It’s what I must do regardless of everything else.

I am a writer therefore I write.

Hope your reading and writing day is wonderful! See you tomorrow!

Lynn

6 comments:

  1. You imagination must be awesome! Well, of course, it is. You can tell that from your books. I know you must do a lot of research to make sure you get certain facts right, but the rest is pure imagination. Your writing struggles are worth ever minute of them.
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  2. A good thing is never easy but the feeling of accomplishment is well worth the work. susan L.

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  3. Patsy,

    There are days when the ideas just keep flowing and it's hard to turn off...LOL!

    Thank you and I do a fair amount of research. There are times when research has been done before or I just saw a TV show regarding something I'm using in a book.

    And I have to agree with you. No matter what the struggle, I do believe the end product is worth it.

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Lynn

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  4. Susan,

    Thanks and you are absolutely correct.

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Lynn

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  5. First, congratulations on your birthday. Second, you are wished dozens and dozens more and may each bring you renewed happiness and joy in your being.

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  6. Thanks, Dr. Norm, glad you could stop by!

    Lynn

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