First time at writing a novel, first time blogging at 51. Bloody hell, this will be interesting.
I am writing under my pen name Amare (pronounced Ar - Mah - Ray) which is latin for my real name.
I am a proud Aussie who lives in Queensland on an acre property with my husband and our 3 beautiful furkids (golden retrievers)
I am a puppy educator for Guide Dogs for the blind and love the sense of achievement when we see one of our amazing pups go on to change the life of a vision impaired person. Raised 6 pups myself before working full time. A very satisfying and rewarding job.
Now I'm trying to achieve something more personal for myself as a writer, a journey and maybe success just for me.
Also working on self belief, self love, building my confidence, self growth and believing I'm worth something. Not an easy task.
So come on a journey with me. Hopefully it will be a fun read from time to time, and it will be bluntly honest.
Sorry to hear of your writer's block. I am in the same position after Saturday, when I wrote 1680 words on a new novel. After that...nothing. Here are some tips and pointers from one of WDC's great witer minds. Hopefully, you find something that works. "Writing Blog No.2 Index" [13+]
I rarely allow myself to sit in silence. I’m usually listening to a podcast or the radio. Even at yoga there is the sound of the teacher’s voice as we meditate. Although my husband and I can sit in a companionable silence without it seeming strange.
I have no idea! I write on an iPad and often forget I even have a cursor in front of the text line. Maybe Blinken, like the three in the nursery rhyme.
I don't consider myself a novelist, and I don't tend to enliven my characters to such an extent, but congrats for you! Rest and refresh is always a good plan. Take care and enjoy your writing journey!
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