I have been struggling recently with writing - in fact, I haven't written anything for about a week now. It's partly because I've been having trouble sleeping, and partly because I don't seem to have time to do anything other than housework - and the place still looks like a pig sty. But, checking on Whsmith - look, if you're a writer, you type your name into any search box you can in the hope you'll be there - I found that both of my books are available from Whsmith. How cool is that? I would love to one day go into a book shop and see my books on the shelves. I have thought of sneaking a few onto a shelf while no-one is looking, and then taking a photo, but I think that smacks a little of desperation.
Mentally, I've been ok-ish, I've been having some really bad nightmares, screaming and waking myself up. Not the most restful of experiences. So, here I am, it's twenty past eight and I'm yawning already.
I've just started reading The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger. It's not my usual sort of thing, but it's a good read. I think the reason it is so readable is that the main character Andrea is so out of the loop as far as the whole fashion magazine culture is concerned, which makes the reader sympathetic towards her. I'm only 114 pages in, but I'm quietly impressed. And depressed that my novel is never going to be finished - or good enough. I'm going on holiday soon, so I should be able to get some writing done while I'm away. Hopefully I'll get some sleep, too.
Clare
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- Clare Hill
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- I've been writing for a few years now, and it is my lifesaver. I have quit drinking, smoking, cutting, and having sex with strangers, as my only obsession now is with words.
2 comments:
Hi Clare-
When it comes to writing, I'm sure you can be disillusioned when you compare yourself to other's.
Writers block, or whatever you want to call it. I think that is partially caused by putting too much pressure on yourself.
I am not a writer. However I do enjoy giving it a go and seeing what feedback I receive.
Give yourself some time to reflect upon what you want to write. The pressure you put on yourself will not aid in the smooth flow of completing your book.
Please don't compare your writing style to other's. Take pride in your own unique style. Keep writing from the heart.
I have tremendous admiration for anyone who has been considered worthy of being published.
Take comfort in your achievements Clare. Have a relaxing holiday and let your creative writing 'juices' flow naturally.
Now then, if you really need some sleep..I'm sure I could write something really, really boring...zzzzzz
Kind regards adanac67.
That is very cool Clare - being published at all is quite something, but then to have your work available in one of the biggest retailers of books is something else entirley!
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