I’m still struggling with my health so normal posts are postponed until…whenever.
For now, it’s time for my monthly post for Insecure Writer’s Support Group Day:
November 2 Question: What is your favorite aspect of being a writer?
If I had more than one novel published my answer might be different. I would have books to promote and readers to link with. However, I’m still at the early stages so I need to focus on those stages of writing.
For now, my favorite aspect must be able to take the germ of an idea and create an outline where that initial inspiration comes alive. Yes, the actual first draft is meant to bring that alive, but I find that my characters and their actions emerge on stage in the outlining stage.
Or is that because as I work on this post, I’m outlining an idea for NaNoWriMo? Maybe when I get into the draft, that will be my favorite aspect of being a writer. Or have I misunderstood the question? Am I meant to say being my able to work wherever?
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Writing Wings 
You have answered the question perfectly! Dive into that NaNo project.
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Thanks Alex, glad I understood the question. Now to get head round NaNo.
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I agree. The fun part is when the idea is exploding in your head and you can’t get typed fast enough. The hard–but still fun–part is bringing that idea through to full fruition.
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Agree on the hard part, although that’s the most rewarding Thanks Raimey.
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I’m sorry to hear that you’re still struggling with your health. I think you have a great answer to the question. All the best with NaNo!
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Thanks Ellen, trying to not be distracted during NaNo.
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Hope you feel better soon, Anna. Your answer is awesome. Good luck with NaNo.
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Thanks very much 🙂
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Taking an idea and molding it is what writing is all about. 🙂
Good luck with NaNo!
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True Chrys, but the real proof is in the writing.
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Let that germ of an idea grow! Good luck with NaNo.
IWSG Mary at Play off the Page
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Will do, thanks Mary.
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Enjoy the present. This writing thing is a journey. Enjoy each step.
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Thanks Diane, Enjoying writing an evolved idea…in between spasms of pain.
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If you have one novel published you are miles ahead of many! Good luck with completing the NaNoWriMo. I’m participating but a bit behind. Glad to have found you through the IWSG. http://www.dianeweidenbenner.com
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Thanks Diane. Suppose one is better than none / saying got a book idea and one. But feel as a writer I should do more. Off to visit your site.
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I’ve got two books, and I still need to focus on writing. 🙂
I like wild ideas that grow and grow. I think that’s how I ended up with an epic fantasy series that’s waaaaaayyyyyy too big.
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You’ve published twice as many as me – well done. 🙂 And I have to read that series someday, although To Read pile hasn’t gone down while ill.
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Hope the health situation is improving some and you are looking forward to a pleasant holiday season.
The creativity part of writing is wonderful and if money accompanied that then things would be darn nice.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out
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Thanks Arlee, health is still poor but having wife’s family around helps – chance to discover true meaning of Thanksgiving.
Been reading up on origins of Thanksgiving – and re-imagining one early encounter = current creation for NaNoWriMo.
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