But patience is a virtue I’m having to learn, with every story I write.
Sometimes, it is all about waiting for the idea to ferment, at others it is waiting for the next scene to form in my head.
Waiting....
I have all sorts of errands and assignments chasing my tail today, so I’ll do another “link post”. Sigh. I hope I’m better-organized next Monday! So, here goes:
I’ve never been very patient in most things I’ve done. While in my kitchen, it irks me no end that some cakes take ages to bake once in the oven, or that the pasta takes 10minutes to boil. But patience is a virtue I’m having to learn, with every story I write.
Sometimes, it is all about waiting for the idea to ferment, at others it is waiting for the next scene to form in my head.
At others, it is about putting away something I’ve written to look at another day. And this is the hardest kind of waiting. It is also the most essential. To know why, read more here.
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This is very helpful. for me, the hardest thing to wait for, is not just sending stuff out as soon as I think it’s done.
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By Sarah on 03.22.09 10:01 pm | Permalink
I am impatient as well, I am writing 3 books, which for my chaotic mind seems to be the magic number, when I get stuck in one I just move to the next in line and it refreshes my mind then I come back and puff unstuck.
I also just learned that it pays off to prepare for a book instead of just jumping the gun and start writing it. My latest book I actually have an outline in the works, I have completed a map, designed the characters, landmarks, lands, cities, relationships and basic plot, which so far has payed off tremendously since I am more focused on the story than I would otherwise.
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By Adrian Volts on 03.23.09 2:14 am | Permalink
I am most impatient with myself. if I don’t get to my writting one day or if I have a block. I get really frustrated and whine and nobody wants a whinny Brenna! I have to just give myself a break and remember that it will all come in it’s own due time.
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By Brenna on 03.23.09 10:31 am | Permalink
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