Oh My God...my dear blogger buddies...what the heck just happened? Because I am not even sure myself.
Has this ever happened to you... An unexpected creative outlet opens that takes over and possesses your entire being? Cuz that just happened to me. And it's kind of freaking me out. Obviously I am talking about the short stories I wrote. Was it the crazy full moon???
Here's the thing...
This story just came to me. It consumed me for days and I literally had to get it out of my head. As I typed the words just flowed. Like I was on auto pilot. When I go back and re-read the stories I can't believe I wrote them. Seriously. But I did. I don't really care if they are good or bad (OK...I do care, I hope they don't suck ass). I am not a writer...or I should say, I have never written a fiction story in my life. Ever.
So I find this whole thing totally mind blowing and surreal. Or maybe I needed this escape. Maybe I am going crazy...I don't know...
Weird.
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25 comments:
i'm so glad you took the time to sit and write the story down. too often i just let the stories develop in my head and die a natural death right there, before putting it down on paper.
When the creative muse "calls" you can only do one thing -- answer. Glad you did! :)
Nope. It's not weird. It fabulous! You are swimming in inspiration, and that is a marvelous place to be! :)
How exciting! A new creative portal has opened for you! Explore, explore!
No. no, you did what you were meant to do. I am in enrolled in an wonderful online journaling course, and yet, and yet . . . still I find in front of a keyboard is where my muse nestles next to me and the words just flow. Even the personal, not for anyone else's eyes stuff. And I let them come. It's the way I always write - just plunk down and stay until I am emptied and then I feel quite wonderful. Welcome to the street where I live! :)
xo
Debi
I'm so excited for you! Once you get caught by the writing vocation, you have to hold on and go for the ride. I'm off to read your story now. I'm looking forward to it!
not crazy AT ALL....perfectly normal as I have done this before too and I have to put us both in the sane category :)
remember this is how the twilight series was written so let those words flow like a river....
and remember NOT CRAZY !
You should consider taking a workshop class since you obviously enjoy writing so much! It helps so much just being around like-minded individuals and having constructive criticism. Hope you enjoyed your weekend. :)
Writing is a wonderful creative outlet. Enjoy the ride! :-)
I haven't read your story yet, but I will soon. I saw an interview with the woman that wrote the Twilight stories and that is what she said happened to her.
it is a good thing when that spark happens - here's to many more sparks. and sparks do leave that good tingly feeling where it is just a wonderful thing.
enjoy!
Lucky you! I thought the stories were great and it is amazing to be able to capture the thoughts and put them down! Good Luck on future endeavors.
THIS IS A GOOD THING! the more creative outlets the better! work it, girl!!!
Here is a quote that gave me encouragement when I was starting out:
"A professional writer is an amateur who didn't quit".
Keep at it.
Enjoy it and I'd say the more (creative outlets & expressions) the merrier! :)
It sounds like the story was given to you and that you were compelled by "the giver" to write it all down. How wonderful! Not something that you sought to do, but just freely given to you out of the blue. I can understand why it kinda freaks you out, since we're not used to these little miracles popping into our beings like this. But I'm glad you accepted it and went with it. "Receive what you are given." I still have to go read part two and I'm really looking forward to it!
caroline, says to me that you are a writer. c'mon, don't deny it. a natural, i'd say. i loved your story. truly. keep writing! i kept thinking of how many women i knew would like this story—and books written like this. follow the muse, dear one, she will lead your home. :-)
Sometimes we have gifts inside of us that need to blossom at the perfect time for us. I say now is the time when the writer is coming out in you.
Let her out and write away, my friend.
The joys of channeling inspiration! I love it!
Well, it seems I'm late to the party but I've been away and then at work all day.
The shot with this post is sublime.
nope not weird at all.
For me it is once a year during Nanowrimo where I allow myself a month to write a book without getting distracted. Every time I start off going wtf am I thinking, and by the time November is over I can't believe what I have accomplished.
Is it all good? Of course not. But there is always enough good that it makes it all worthwhile.
I liked your story, I read the whole thing and I have a short attention span. So you must have done something right.
Caroline, Now, I am wondering after you explained how the story came to you...just what the message is? I mean, I will have to go back and see overall what feeling it conveys because this might be an important message for all....
(Smiles) I do so know the feeling. Things pop in my head and I have no choice but to grab whatever is closest to me and start writing. Sometimes I go back and read it and wonder who wrote that? You were Inspired!! and what a story it is! Thanks for sharing. I've printed it out and am going to read it tonight before bed. Write on dear soul, Write on! Blessings. Love and Light, Nina P
Caroline I am so pleased you were able to release this story and let it have legs.
Letting your creative juices flow, what a joy for you.
Hope you are enjoying the path you are on at the moment, it is taking you to wonderful places.
Hugs
Peggy xxxx
Oh you are most definitely a writer!
And a kick-ass photographer, too. :)
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