Connie's Corner

Reading about writing and writing...

I've read a lot of different things by a lot of different authors during the last couple of weeks about writing. The gist of it is that most of us think if we write something, we have to do it perfectly in order for it to be worthwhile. I find this thought carries over to many other things I have tried during my lifetime. But as it applies to writing, it certainly can lead to writer's block...even in this blog!

I forgot to post my Zen Cat inspiration for July (I cannot believe it is already the ninth). "Golden Moments arise spontaneously in the Oneness of Meditation."....Honshin. Zen Cat knows all things are transitory. Random inspirations lead to originality. I look into Mopsy's eyes and see Zen Cat.

I want to be perfect when I write a story, but I'm afraid if I wait for perfection, I will write no story. I want to write a story the same way I draw or paint a picture. The picture is never perfect and looks like nothing in the beginning, but after some intense concentration and effort, it takes shape and everyone can tell what it is. I want to write a story like this.

Reading about writing may be a good thing, but I think actually writing, perfect or imperfect or somewhere in between, is the most important thing.

until next time....c