Most of the time I write here to share information, to highlight an amazing mom or to help spread creative inspiration. This post is different. This post is for me.
I want to take the time to put down some thoughts about writing. My love of writing is really what prompted me to start this blog. I wanted to figure out a way to write, and be a mom and not forget that being creative is important to me.
Yes, blogging technically is writing and I feel that blogging has allowed me to keep up some of the skills needed to feel like a writer. Right now, writing here is what I do to stay sharp, to stay familiar and to keep my thoughts fresh.
Maternal Spark has brought me many connections with like minded women and I love that (you guys are great!)
But I really miss fiction.
I really want to pound out the novel that's been stuck in my head for the last two years.
I really want to sink myself into it and allow myself the indulgence of writing for me.
Honestly, I don't know if I can work a full time job, be a mom, be a wife, be a blogger AND write a book. I don't think I can.
I'm not giving up Maternal Spark - that's not an option.
And I don't think I'll give up the hubby or Little H (love you guys too!).
Job? Well, that has to stick around for a while.
Hmmm. You know, I've come to meet a few moms who have written books. I think I'll do a series of posts about them. See what kind of wisdom they have to share....I know they have it tucked away in their minds. What do you think? If you have a question you'd like them to answer leave it in comments.
What have you put on hold since becoming a mom? Are you going to go back to it? What are you doing about it in the mean time??
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4 comments:
Kids are such an all consuming job when they are little...I was too exhausted to be creative {or do anything, for that matter} when they were young...The older and more independent they have become, the more time I've had to pursue my personal interests.
I hope you find the time to write as much as you'd like!
Sleep!
Exercising for hours each day
& as a result my "figure"
Sleep!
Enough time to work on large paintings
Oh & did I say sleep ;D
Good luck to you. Best advice I've gotten is to "Enjoy them while they're young.Don't wish the time away and this too shall pass..."
You can write a lot in 15 minutes a day. And if turns out to be a little more, even better.
I've given up a LOT of projects/ideas/whatever since having Xander, but it'll come back. I just do enough to keep the juices flowing for now and enjoy the time with him :)
I think you should just get started! Great advice from another mom who so hasn't completed her novel yet, but I think if we think about it too long it won't happen. We have to make time (if not but 5 - 10 minutes) to get our creative ideas down. I know you can do it and as soon as you find the formula that works in your life everything will fall into place.
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