Writer's Inspiration

I don't know about you, but writing inspiration for me can come in many forms. This particular morning, it is in the simple joy of a gorgeous sunny morning. Granted, that may be because I can count on one hand the number of sunny days I have experienced since April. But it doesn't change the immense joy I feel in seeing a blue sky, bright green leaves, marshmallow cream clouds, and hearing birds singing. Mornings like this are perfect for writing - for inserting realism into your book by simply writing what you actually see and feel.

I used to chafe at the constant instruction from experienced writing masters to only "Write What You Know" - until I finally realized that they weren't necessarily saying you were only allowed to write about your own experiences. They were just saying that, if you have experienced a certain emotion, country, or day - insert that into your book, because you know just how your character would feel during that experience and it will feel all the more real. At least, that is how I have chosen to interpret their instruction, and I will thank  you not to pop my little bubble.

And, while I may still be grimacing at the thought of the days upon days of gloomy, rainy days, the truth is, that too may end up in a book. Because now I have no doubt as to how a character might feel if caught in the rain, with no glimpse of sun, for days on end.

So there is my suggestion for the day as I arrogantly pretend to be experienced! Take anything that causes you immense emotion - whether joy or sorrow - and insert it into a story.

Truth

The Required Introductory Post

Welcome! As you may have already read in my About Me Page, I've had a passion for writing for almost as long as I can remember.


Truth be told, like most writers, I am a flaming introvert. I have a difficult time talking to people, let alone sharing something like my precious writing with them. Which is likely one of the reasons I have yet to publish anything other than a short story and a poem. The other reason is, of course, that time just got away from me, I got caught up in college life, and then after-college life, and before I knew it, here I was, 29 years old and yet to have a book published.


So last year, I began narrowing my focus again and writing more regularly than I had since I left home. My husband can account for the fact that I am a significantly happier person just writing - no publishing needed! - but I still have the same desire I have had since I was 8 years old. To bring joy to other people through stories.


Being a very detail-oriented person, I have also delved into research on getting books published and one common item that keeps coming up, no matter how much I try to ignore it, is the need to establish a presence on social media. One, to promote your book, and two, to prove to your agent (whenever I get one!) that you will be ABLE to promote your book, should you be published.


Consequently, here we are today. This is me, establishing online presence. Just being honest here. I know for a fact I am not the only introverted writer who has difficulty with self-promoting fears.


So, I've decided to give this blog dual purpose:


1. Share my writing, whenever I am feeling particularly brave.


2. Sharing research for my books to assist other writers of historical books, for anyone who just enjoys random historical facts, and to help implement it into my own brain by summarizing it. As all writers know, writing books placed in the past requires TONS of research if you are interested in accuracy. So you may find posts on here about fashion, historical events, timelines, and who knows what else.


Whatever your interest, I hope you stop by every now and then and find an interesting or even useful fact for yourself.