I've been fumbling here for a bit. I had a full day. I was busy at school and busy after school. My ideas are bouncing around without any real thoughts behind the initial thought. What's the difference? Yesterday's writing was fun. I gathered it via listening. I captured it on paper with a pencil. I reflected later in the day. Today I did neither. I'm trying to remember cute phrases she said while we visited the conservatory, visited a new diner, and then a new book store with an author visit and it's a jumble. I think I've learned the benefits of using my notebook during the day, along the way. It's a spot to hold my thoughts until I can embrace them with intention.
Thank you Two Writing Teachers for not only bringing together a community of writers but inviting us to push the pencil daily and nudge our writerly life.
Mandy,
ReplyDeleteI had some similar feelings as I ended the day today...your post keeps the writerly life real. It reminds us of using tools to help capture the small moments.
My post was late and I was fumbling to find something to say. I had fallen asleep during a movie and realized I only had minutes to write and post. I have a little notebook I keep in my purse. Your post has made me realize I should be using it more - to hold thoughts - as you say. Thanks for your post. It has nudged my writerly life in a better direction!
ReplyDeleteI struggle with this too, sometimes I wish a software existed to save all the sentences I write inside my own head in a day. They are often lost minutes later, never to be recalled. I sometimes collect words in the notes in my phone when I can't get to a notebook - perhaps we need to invent an awesome writer's fanny pack? ;)
ReplyDeleteThis line: "It's a spot to hold my thoughts until I can embrace them with intention."
ReplyDeletePerfection!! The words, craft and meaning -- embrace them with intention.
Love it - glad I found you this morning!!
Clare
I find with the busyness that a notebook is essential! And so is listening! You’ve captured here the importance of both! Happy writing, Mandy!
ReplyDeleteAnd I always think I'm going to remember to really good nuggets, and I don't. Brain on overload, and lesson learned for all of us, Many. Happy slicing!
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