- What am I going to do in place of writing?
- What's going to make me happy?
- What in the heck am I going to do with all these story ideas that keep popping into my head?
- How will I feel if I totally give up?
Sitting in front of the T.V. night after night and on weekends is not going to cut it. Neither is shopping, exercising, and definitely not housework. Those things should be done in moderation. ;)
So when it comes right down to it, I've got to do something with my extra time and writing is what I've chosen. It's hard work, it's depressing at times, sometimes it's even lonely. But there's something in me that can't let it go.
I'm addicted to writing. I admit it. What about you?
Happy Writing!
Kimberly
I can really relate to your post, Kimberly. There have been times when I've thought it would be easier to just quit. But I can't. It's such a big part of who I am. Fortunately, the online writing community is so supportive.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
i might take a break, but never quit. even if i dont get published, i would go indie when i felt the time was right & see what hppens, but still write. too many stories witing to be told!
ReplyDeleteyou go tell yours too!
actually never thought about quitting, glad you're going to stick with it!
ReplyDeleteStick at it! If you have ideas to inspire you and the determination to get your novels finished you are a writer. I've never thought about quitting.
ReplyDeleteps I have a prize for you. email me: marcy@tidewater.net
ReplyDeleteI suppose we all feel like giving up at times. But one can find not greater satisfaction than following their passion.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it's not something that you can quit. Once you decide that you are going to write - either for fun or for a career - something in you changes. It becomes part of your basic life needs that you have to fulfill.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you Kimberly!
ReplyDeleteYes, I have thought about it and art...but I can't it is in my blood.
Then I wouldn't be me~ So glad you are continuing on your journey to YOU! :D
I've quit before. Still feel like quitting some days, but like you said, what else would I do? It's the only way I know how to interact with the world with any real meaning.
ReplyDeleteHaha, yes, definitely not housework. I SO have thought the same things as you--like...what else would I do? Sure it's hard work, but we love it. :)
ReplyDeleteHere's the thing: Writing never quits YOU. People think we perservere. We're actually just servants of a Muse that won't take no for an answer. :-)
ReplyDeleteI've had stories going on in my head since I was a little child. It's only since I started writing that I've had to satisfaction of seeing those stories grown really become something. Why would I want to quit? I might quit seeking publication. But I'm doing this for my own personal satisfaction first and foremost.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you are talking about. Sometimes it gets so frustrating. But once in a while comes an acceptance or a pat on the back rejection and the frustration goes away--at least for a short time :)
ReplyDeleteAnd this is exactly what will bring you success, the fact that you just can't quit. Good luck and happy writing!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I left an award for you on my blog. Stop by and pick it up (and pass it on.)
ReplyDeleteIndeed! What would I do without it? I'd be crazy as can be from all the people in my head. Well on my way there, to begin with. ;-p
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Oh my... you've just summed up my own feelings in your post. We certainly have that in common. I am determined to finish my book this year... 2012. I know, I said that last year but I'm halfway through, (chapter 17) and I'm so excited. I'm glad I stumbled across your blog. I'll have to visit again.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean! I could pick up scrapbooking instead. Or quilting, or knitting. But I am always drawn back to word-smithing!
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