September 23, 2021
As a writer things move through us differently. Not everybody will admit to that. Mostly because writer’s tend to be selfish with their secrets of ability. No wonder so many choose not to write! Inspiration and influence on a page doesn’t have to come from just reading. Non-writers need to hear from those who do write. I’m presently on the corner of walk and don’t walk. The morning writer cannot be compared to the nighttime writer. Opposites! I think it’s because the morning writer is peacefully setting up the new day mindset. Whereas the nighttime writer is digging into the theory of spirits walking toward us. Basically meaning he’s not afraid to look into the eyes of the beast. Listen, we all have dark sides and know of our personal mood makers. Opposing the beast at five in the morning is a well-disciplined walk that’s been to hell and back before seven in the morning. While the nighttime writer finds strength in taking swipes at understanding the core of the source, the morning mission is to remain as far away as possible. I always tried to keep from writing in my published novels at night. I knew I’d kill off a character. Taking those writing chances without fearing the consequences. Knowing who your writing self is requires note taking. Creative minds walk away from storytelling because of a switch in moods. Then complain about how difficult it is to be a writer. It’s not if you know the multiple levels of writers that are begging to get out of you. Get to know your deeper source. Stand up to the beast when you feel most comfortable. It’s when you don’t let your creative energy have a place out here that the monster finds difficult to digest. Julia Cameron from the Artist Way says it best, “Your creative self is an inner child. Treat it as such. Listen to it. Create with it. Calm it. And say no to it when need be.”