Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Why all writers should be thankful

       I will be the first to admit that writing can be a very painful and depressing task. Not the words themselves, although many fights have been fought and lost with stories running amuck, but the field of writing for publication. Getting published is truly painful and for most of us that path is filed with a lot of heartbreak. Shear stubbornness is probably the best weapon in any writer’s arsenal.
 
       But for all of that we have to still be truly grateful. We have the skill and the drive to follow the wild ideas that pop in our heads. Heck we HAVE wild ideas that pop in our heads! I have seen many friends post on FB how bored they are from time to time, I have NEVER seen a writer friend post it (or say it).We are armed with an imagination that knows no bounds. Have nothing to do? Work on a story. Feeling low? Dive into an amazing world of your own creation. Mad at your day job? Take it out on your villain.
 
 
       Even if publishing never comes our way--or not the way we dream—we still have to be grateful for this amazing gift- the ability to tell stories.
We must never lose track of that.
 
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
 

8 comments:

  1. I was just thinking the same thing yesterday, when my writing was flowing.

    AND, we have RWASD to be grateful for as well. :-)


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    1. Isn't that the best feeling, Kathy? I sometimes wonder how non-writers live WITHOUT all those stories and voices in their heads!

      Thanks for coming by and heck yeah- gotta be thankful for RWASD too!

      Marie- stuck at work can't go on blogger....

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  2. That is so true, Marie! I haven't been bored one day of my life since I discovered writing! (Or reading, for that matter.) ;)Have a beautiful Thanksgiving!

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    1. oooo- true about reading too! Ok, so we are lucky for our worlds and the worlds of others! :)

      Thanks for coming by Cassi and have a great Thanksgiving too!

      Marie- stuck at work can't go on blogger....

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  3. I didn't think of this, but you're right...never been bored even on the tough writing days.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Thanks for coming by Stephanee! Yup we writers are bored proof :).

      Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for commenting!

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  4. I'm very thankful for the stories!!! That's the biggest joy of writing for me...

    Happy Thanksgiving Marie!!!

    *HUGS*

    Lisa :)

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  5. Hugs back at ya Lisa! We are so lucky, lots of wonderful woprlds to create and friends to share in the process!

    Have a great Thanksgiving!

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