Just got back from holiday and it's time to get back into the writing scheme of things, with a vengeance. However, before I get back on the timer, I have a couple of people who have given me a massive boost in the couple of weeks gone by...
First, a darling cousin of mine mentioned that she was a bit inspired by the blog. That in itself makes you want to carry on and reminds you of your commitment. Geet, thank you.
Second, and it is so hard to start with this one because it is such a privilege, but while I have bumped into one of my favourite writers a couple of times, I actually did interact with him a fair bit and while I do fear getting to know people who I set apart, fear of a bubble burst, there was no such thing. I learnt a lot from him and he is such an inspiration. Rohit Brijnath, thank you.
Also, one of my resolutions for 2012 was to zip up the purse and spend less. Just before the stroke of , on a last-supper-impulse, I purchased a 'write your novel' package online. My last purchase of 2011 and I received it when I got back from my holiday. Five books ranging from time-management, motivation, skill, technique and it is such a rush. So thank you Writers Digest.
Other than that, I have noticed that craft can be worked on. Some of the best writers write better when they have more time. Thinking about a story line, observing details, romancing with each sentence and the play of words is a little more attainable with time, with hard work. Gives us lesser mortals more hope. Time.
I also attended a meeting of budding writers, most attempting a first novel, and that brought to my realisation that procrastination is a huge and wide spreading disease. I'm infected and fighting it. I hope to get better soon.
