In the numerous online writing classes I've taken I've met so many interesting people but rules prevented actual exchange of interests outside of the classroom. In the process of personal reinvention, I've learned to take risks one of which is the creation of this blog which is dedicated to my writing friends around the world...
Creation myth, or origin belief, stories of how the world or a culture began (Wikipedia).
I'd like to hear from any interested friends how they arrived at their writing doorstep and if they have stepped throught the mirror to the published side please share your experiences.
For me, the adventure began in Kindergarten when I began to learn to print letters. I had memorized many of the stories read and re-read to me. I understood the words in the book were the story. I set up a little table and chair with a portable screen around them in the corner. I toiled with pencil and paper over the formation of letters into words, mostly rearranged renditions of Dick and Jane. But some Uncle Remus got into the act and Dick or Jane fell into the prickly bushes. Mysteries were born in my mind. What if Dick... Or what if Jane went up the hill with Jack and Jill. Well, you get it... I was off to a good start and ever encouraged by my parents, I received "A" on every essay throughout my scholastic career.
Somewhere writing became sidetracked when living life seemed more exciting than reading about life. Years, decades, eras came and went. And, here I am again... just me (and my life partner I refer to as the Viking) with my words locked up inside me. It's taken a year of "finger babbling" to get on track. I did a lot of "living" and have a lot of writing to vent.
I'm hopeful some of my online friends will find me and join in on this journaling adventure. First names or nicknames will be all that is necessary. Please bring along any other interested potential writers, poets, journalists or any artists/musicians/crafters who find a need to track the meanderings of their personal muses. I found the comradarie of the online class intoxicating and would like that energy to continue flowing as freely as it can generate. Perhaps monthly writing exercises would be an interesting way to keep the spirit alive and jumping.
Happy New Year and hope to hear from you.
