by Enisa Haines
The year sure has passed quickly. Too quickly. Oftentimes, my writing time got away from me and the story I'm working on stalled. I didn't want that. Writers are meant to write so from now on, through good times and bad, I'm creative, I'm committed, I have a goal. To get down and just do it. Write the book!
But to do that I need a little help, a few wishes granted. It's Christmas soon, the season of giving and my wish list isn't long, not really, but everything on it is a gift I'd treasure.
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1. Time. Extra hours in a day. I'm writing through every minute and I'm loving it!
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2. Attitude. I'll get down and do it. Write the book!
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3. Coffee. Endless cups of the hot brew. No snoozing for my creativity when caffeine's in my system!
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4. A standing writing desk and treadmill combined. I'm on the move giving my body the workout it yearns while at the same time the words flow. A winner each way.
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5. A happy muse. My imagination is at the whim of my inner muse. If she wants time out I'll go for a walk or read a book or watch the sunset and, wham, there's no sign of writer's block.
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6. Minimal copy edits or structural changes. Preferably none, but if there are problems in my writing, my critique partners will point them out and show me how to correct them. And my writing will be all the better for it.
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7. A writer's retreat. I'm with a small group of writers in peaceful surrounds. Time to write, valuable feedback, I'm immersed in my story and that's what every writer wants.
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8. 'The End'. There they are, two magic words! I've done it. My manuscript is complete.
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9. A book contract. I've submitted my work and got The Call! I'm way, way more than happy.
Do you, as a writer, wish for the same things I do or do your wishes differ? I'd love for you to share.
Love to love: Yes, a writer's retreat in Wales in December, 2017. So looking forward to it!
Love to laugh: So many funny images on the Net. So hard to choose!
Love to learn: what other writers wish for.
A perfect writer's wish list, Enisa! You make everything sound magical and easy... We all know that's not the case, but otherwise everything wouldn't be on our wish lists, would it? Hope you have a wonderful writing time over Christmas and achieve some of these wish list goals.
ReplyDeleteHi Malvina. Wishes are what keeps us positive. Achieving them gives the best emotions. And yes, will be writing away.
DeleteHi Enisa. I can identify with everything on your list (especially the writing retreat. How special will that be with Tess Woods in Wales! So jealous.) Anyway, on a more materialistic note, I'd love one of those programs that converts speech to the written word. I've never tried one but it sounds like it might be a time-saver.
ReplyDeleteHi Marilyn. Yes, lucky me taking the writer's retreat opportunity. A program converting speech to text would be good.
DeleteOh wouldn't another hour a day be handy? As long as I didn't have to use it at the day job. I spend enough time there! A writing retreat would be wonderful. You are so lucky to be able to do it. Great wish list.
ReplyDeleteHi Cassandra. Time, I believe, is number one on every writer's wishlist. A writers retreat has always attracted me.
DeleteExtra hours in the day sounds awesome, Enisa. I also love the idea of a writer's retreat.
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon. Seems like everyone loves a writers retreat. It's a dream come true. Hours to spend writing with peaceful suurounds to nurture your inner muse. I am so happy I'm attending one next year.
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