Thursday, December 17, 2009
First Words on Paper
I have had an idea for a new novel swirling in my head for awhile, now. Yesterday, on the way to guest teach a class in Santa Monica, I was stuck on the 405. And the title came to me. And the main character's voice. And really, the whole thing, in one fell swoop. I wrote it down on three pieces of paper (yeah, writing and driving; it's a bad habit) and today, I opened a new file, and wrote the very first words of this story -- just a character sketch, a plot sketch. But still. It's something. It feels like something. It feels good.
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6 comments:
Love when that happens.
Congratulations on actually making a start - that's the hardest part for me as it tends to just swirl in my head and never make it onto paper. Hope you keep it up.
Thank you Jennie, for such a great, inspirational blog. I hope you never abandon it!
Congratulations! Although I've got to say, I'm glad I wasn't driving to close to you!
Bethany, I have a quote from painter David Hockney by my computer. It says, "Sometimes, I just begin."
And thanks, Steve!
the 405 and Santa Monica, familiar territory. What class do you teach? Nice blog.
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