“A writer, I think, is someone who pays attention to the world.”
Susan Sontag
I’ve always enjoyed writing. As a child my best friend and I loved to write stories for fun. I once began a mystery story based on my beloved Nancy Drew books.
As a young adult, I liked to write funny stories. After I retired I began writing a blog. One Mother’s Day my daughter gifted me a Storyworth subscription. Each week I would answer a writing prompt about my life and at the end of the year it was published into a book.
In 2019 I wrote a children’s story based on one of my favorite students.
This past spring I joined a writers’ group where we meet weekly on Zoom to share our writing. I was able to revise and edit my children’s book and begin a new writing project.
I’m writing a dual timeline, historical fiction novel based on a true event in Texas during WWII. I am having so much fun, and I’m learning every day.
If you’ve ever even considered writing, but have been hesitant to do so I highly recommend giving it a go. If you can join a group even better.
According to How Art Affects the Brain posted by CLRN, “Writing enhances language, improves cognitive function, increases empathy, and has the potential for cognitive reserve.”
The other exciting part of writing is connecting with other writers. Recently I attended a writing workshop at a local library. I learned quite a bit and met other aspiring and published authors.
If you aren’t sure where to start I recommend creating your own blog. You can do this for free on Blogger.com. It’s an easy set-up and includes templates for your background. I usually write my blog in Notes on my iPad and then copy and paste it into Blogger. You can also download photos from your camera roll.
Also, Storyworth is a great way to get started and end up with a published piece. Check out storyworth.com.
Do you enjoy writing? I’d be more than happy to encourage you and share what I’m learning.
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