Should writing be personal?

I have battled with this question several times. I pour through my ideas and desires, start to write and over-think it to the point that I lose all inspiration. Today, I will break this cycle. I intend to write something personal; I will pick one of the many thoughts flowing through my mind and push myself to put these personal feelings, beliefs, and experiences into a story.

I challenge you all to do the same, push yourself in some unexpected way today. My story for today may never be published, but I know it will cause me to grow as a writer.

Happy Creating!!

AuthorStand. Death of Jane

AuthorStand. Death of Jane

So many ideas, so little time

I love this new hobby of mine, writing. I can hardly believe it most days; the thrill of creating, sharing my ideas and characters with others is intoxicating. I have spent years convincing myself that I was not creative, I couldn't create, I could just sit back, envious of those in my life that had creative talent. I remember the little snippet of creative writing in my high school english class and how the "c" word terrified me.

Now for the past few years, I have been struggling with finding some kind of an outlet. I thought I was just miserable with my job; that I needed to take my life in a whole new direction. I went through numerous hobbies; painting, sewing, cake decorating/baking and as I watched my waist line increase and my happiness decrease, I continued to struggle with what was missing from my life.

I have read since I was little; awestruck that these amazing authors could create a new world. One day, after reading a particularly addictive story, I decided to put some of my own thoughts down on paper, making myself a promise that I would not tell anyone. I toyed with it, made up characters, imagined how they would live, their personalities. I was happy enough, but very insecure. I posted on Facebook one afternoon that I hoped to write some that day and that one post changed my life. A woman that I worked with years ago saw my posting and emailed me asking about writing. She writes as well and we have become friends through this adventure; creating and sharing, both giddy with excitement at the shared "writers high" we experience from time to time. Here's hoping this continues, that I am able to keep this passion for words alive within me and share my world with others.

My task for today? Deciding where Amy travels next in her Journey to Ancestors.

AuthorStand. Journey to Ancestors: Torn by Civil War

AuthorStand. Journey to Ancestors: Torn by Civil War

Check out my first short story! Amy is a typical geeky scientist with a hobby of time travel. Join her as she travels through time and see who she meets along the way.