Changing Focus
For a while now, I’ve had two blogs. Ok, technically there are three, but one of them has only one post and the only reason it still exists is due to sheer laziness on my part. Hitting that delete button takes a lot out of a person, you know.
But lately my life has taken several changes, many for the best, and one of those changes is to include more writing in my days.
Let me rephrase that. I want to include more writing in my LIFE. If I want to be a writer, the kind of writer where I can earn money doing what I love, then I need to pay more attention to that part of my life. Sharing the silly stuff that happens throughout my days with the blogosphere is fun, and I’ve loved it. But I wonder if it’s undermining my other writing; instead of putting those moments into a story, I put them on the blog and that’s where it stays.
It’s like eating candy all day, every day: I may enjoy it, but I wouldn’t get any nutrition. It is time to make some sensible choices and put some fiber back into my writing diet. So, I’ll be quitting the other blog. To be honest, I know I’ll miss it, but this is what I want and where I want to be.
It’s who I want to be.
This blog will also see a couple changes from me. I’m going to post writing ideas and prompts, a smattering of fiction samples and, if I’m lucky, some critiquing samples as well. Selma will be back with her wonderful posts and maybe we can wrangle up some guest posters as well.
Give me a little more time to wind things up over on the other blog, and we’ll be back, full swing and ready to roll.
Seeds for thought:
What if, upon opening a familiar door, you found yourself face-to-face with the unexpected and unknown. Instead of your own living room filled with your family, you found a totally different space and group of people. You don’t know them, but they know you… What would you do?
First of all, I want to apologise for how slack I’ve been re. posting here. Time just keeps getting away from me. However, your change of direction is just the motivation I need. I am very excited about this, Karen. I think you could turn this into something great that will not only be of benefit to you but to other writers. Onward and upward. You are awesome.
And as for the scenario you’ve presented, I often have dreams like that where I am in a familiar place but the people are strangers. The chill that passes through me is quite pronounced. I think I’ll have to write a story about it!
Selma, no apologies necessary! Life has a tendency to get underfoot and insists upon being dealt with before we can get to everything on our list. I’m so glad to hear that you’ve been inspired and will post again! Thank you so much for your kind words regarding this blog. I’d like to see it blossom and become something wonderful, too.
That scenario is one that completely freaks me out when I dream it, too. Makes me nervous for a long time after I wake up.
Woohoo! Having shed my tears elsewhere, I’m totally prepared to be in awe of the good things here. Yay!
Sounds great. I’m looking forward to it.
Welcome friends! I’m so glad you have wandered over here. I really hope you enjoy this blog. I was going to write a nice comment in here, but it kept growing and turned into another post, so, um, there it will be in a matter of minutes.
Kisses and welcome!