Sigh,
Oh what a tangle web we weave when first we practice to … write something that is publishable!
This is me after many hours of slaving over a hot personal computer, for days without end – okay a slight exaggeration, but my PC is telling me to give it a rest, so warm to the touch is he (yes my pc is a he, okay?) My eyes look a little glazed over, don’t you think!
And I, lost amidst the variable vowels and controversial consonants tempting to temper my volume of voluminous words into a most practical piece of literature (see … you can tell I’ve been writing a smidgen too much here!)
So I ponder on the whole “writing experience” Why do we write? Why do we blog, I mean really? Right now as it turns out creatively writing “posts” a few hundred words on different subjects is mind diverting and gives me the needed break from the book I’m working madly to complete (passed the deadlines already, twice!) Why you ask do I not just devote all my writing towards the book? Well simply because …
… my muse won’t let me. Won’t cooperate at all, going hither and thither, even yon … just won’t settle anywhere that I want it to. Actually I’m close to done, the tightening up on key elements is what’s straining my muse. To include or not to include seems to be the question.
And so it goes. Hopefully will finish up directly and off will go the requested submission for (shuddering here, but still anticipatious – yes I know that’s not a real word) review and editing!
Thanks for being there you guys, I really appreciate your support,
~ Penny
The Why About This 
I have no doubt that your book will be a smashing success. Looking forward to the finished product, as I am sure you are as well. 🙂
Thanks LuAnn, I am soooooo looking forward to the finished product my friend! 🙂
I love “anticipatious” and if Harry Potter can put words in the dictionary, so can you, Penny! 🙂 Your Muse will come at his good time and you’ll be very pleased; patience is a virtue? Very original, I know…but hang in there and you’ll make it to the finish line! Hugs!
Thank you Lauren, so very much, for your supportive thoughts! 🙂 big hugs to you in return!
Anticipatious, wonderful word. From the sneak preview I stole, I think it will do well, you have the talent to make it so!
Hi SteJ, Over your jet lag yet? No don’t answer that, I know you’re not. Thank you your words are well received by myself!
I am feeling a lot better today, although I did sleep for most of the day yesterday, one more early night and I should be fine I think which is better than I hoped for. It was nice to see you work your writing magic in the flesh.
Thank you SteJ. You are much missed by all here, Just so you know!
That means a lot, I do hope to be back sooner rather than later…plans need to be layed down and money needs to be stored like a squirrel and his nuts.
As I mentioned to a female individual over here, on this same topic, All is doable, you just simply … go make it happen, and as you focus on figuring things out, indeed that which you need … seems to show up to assist you!
A female individual eh? I’ll have a think about who you could mean. Your words of encouragement are always greatly appreciated.
… I only speak the truth … (great line from a great musical movie!)
I counter that with….there is no place like home.
No there isn’t, you win, well okay, maybe this one … home is where the heart is! 🙂
Touché
Best of luck with your book proposal Penny. I can imagine your difficulties. There are so many ways to put things and so many thoughts whirl in the mind. I’m sure that it will be just excellent! Love to you xx
Thanks Ruth. I’ve never had this problem before. I think because it’s personal. That is to say being a female myself and having been through a variety of life’s adventures, it’s very important for me to “get it right” and make it count for something, hence too much contemplation on things here! lol, Thank you for your support, very much appreciated by me! xx
Love and hugs to you my friend!
Thank you Amber, your love and support is greatly appreciated by me, my friend! Love and hugs to you also.
I think the Muse is primping for the finale of the book!
xx 🙂 🙂 xx
You know what? I think you’re right RoSy, but OMGosh! Fiction is most definitely easier! 🙂 xo
Oh you are so close Penny — very excited for you. Don’t rush your muse – and be kind to “Mr. Keyboard” too 🙂 (does he know my bicycle?) lol ~ Rest and take care of you — this book will be a great success… I have no doubt. So much Love ~ and thank your for being here always, Robyn x
Hi Robyn, again.:) Can one rush a muse, I wonder? Mr. keyboard knows I’m addicted to him so mostly he stays pacified. 🙂 I’m working on the “resting” part (somewhat) and I’ll take care of me if you will promise to keep taking care of you. Two way street with kindred souls, always! Penny xoxo
I know how you feel Penny, my deadline was 12 months ago, and I’m still editing and….ahhh you know what I mean. I know what you mean about yes my pc is a he because mine is too. It’s obvious they’re males…they’re so disgruntled and cantankerous 🙂
Well that brought a great big huge smile to my face Lyn, not that men don’t have their equally adorable side as well! 🙂
I write because it’s one of the few things in life that keeps me sane. Thanks for being there for us, Penny!
Thank you Alejandro. Your personal words of support are appreciated by me, as are you!
Poised between publish and delete most days. Merciless muse drives on.
Well isn’t that just the truth Alice, my friend. Just didn’t think I’d go there with this one! Who knew? Yes the muse, she is relentless isn’t she …
In Italian you say “il computer” not “la computer”, you can say ordinatore… It’s masculin even in French, but no gender in Swedish, just “Den” one way to say it…
Inspiration, sometimes it’s here, sometimes… I don’t know… The muse having a feast? But I do write nouvels… ☺
Thank you Maria, I appreciate your words, the wonderful musical inspirational video and of course … you! 🙂 xx
It’s really hard to be a writer. My friend who wants to illustrate children’s book also go through such journey. Feel discouraged also
Thank you Yoshiko for your encouraging words, I must admit this is the first time I’ve battled with myself over what words to use. Usually this isn’t a problem for me! Thank goodness just about over with! 🙂
For me, it is always a battle for me in the choice of words to use 🙂
Yes, so many choices sometimes it is hard to pick just one! 🙂
Glad that I’m not alone 🙂
Not ever alone Yoshiko, we are fellow souls sharing our journey of life with others! A bonding! 🙂
🙂
like an artist staring at a blank sheet of paper, the mood and attitude changes totally when it’s no longer creating for the joy of creating vs creating for someone else! we start second guessing.
start writing, and after half an hour your right brain is in charge, and then pretend that you’re doing this for yourself – period, and let that stream flow!
it will be great!
You’re right of course. I do know that … just do it! Thanks, for those words! Coming from you I realize how aware you, yourself are of the distinction our mental processes make. Shall carry on, I appreciate your support and words very much! 🙂
You’re right of course. I do know that … just do it! Thanks, for those words! Coming from you I realize how aware you, yourself are of the distinction our mental processes make. Shall carry on, I appreciate your support and words very much! 🙂
awesome Penny, you are writing a book! Where is the line for the pre-order? Will it be on Amazon?
Hey Stranger, where’ve you been Chris? A publisher asked me to write an inspirational self-help book for women today (it will be in the form of a submission, so once completed, the publishing house will determine if it fills the bill (so to speak)! It is a compliment to be asked, and one I thought would be a breeze, unfortunately because of the topic (inspiring women) it became personal, so unlike fiction I’ve spent too much time worrying about what to say and how to say it! Other than that, Christina and I self-published the children’s book “The Shy Butterfly” thru Amazon as an ebook and we hope to have a hardback for that by this fall. What’s new in your world? Great to see you, we’ve both missed you! 🙂 xx
Penny, you will always be one of the most marketable person I know. I thought the cosmetic industry will get you first, but I guess a publishing company isn’t half bad either 🙂 That publisher is one lucky person to have discovered you.
I am pretty excited about the topic of your book. It seems like yesterday when I learned that a former “adult film star” was publishing a children’s book, or another misguided celebrity is writing a book to inspire the younger generation. I always say, the only way to combat the bad is with the good. It is so fitting that a book about inspiring women is coming from an inspiring woman, or should I say inspiring mother, parent, & grandmother 🙂
Your book will be fantastic because you are fantastic, even if you are all burnt out.
And not to dodge your first question, where have I been?…hmm, I need to first figure out if what I’ve been doing is morally good or bad.lol My lunch buddies and I are still debating over it.
I can’t wait for the hardcover of The shy butterfy. You can bet your pretty penny I’ll be picking up the first edition. I only read traditional book format to my kids, no ipad/kindle/nook, etc 🙂
Thank you Chris! Your words mean much, my friend! I don’t view myself that way, I’m just me, one person, attempting to make a small difference one day at a time. Luckily blessed with supportive and loving people, just like you! 🙂
Isn’t blogging like taking part in an interactive magazine? You can dip into it when you want, and contribute when you want, and you get to read some interesting things and see some great piccies. I’m surprised by how much I enjoy it, didn’t think I would. So it’s good that you muse like the rest of us, gives us something to do over a coffee 🙂
Great way of expressing that Mike. It is exactly like taking part in an interactive magazine. I agree amazing enjoyable, all the parts and pieces of the blogging world. And oh the people who populate it, how absolutely cool are they? Yes, I am definitely a muser (and over coffee too)!
Glasses off and a smile… can’t be all that bad…
No, it isn’t bad at all Bulldog, I think I frustrate myself more than anyone else, and the publisher has been very supportive and understanding too!
When the muse goes for a snooze your mind seems to lose it’s … hues?
My muse went on walkabouts the other day, It seems to have returned. You’ll work out what needs to in and out, you have a brilliant mind for that, and I eagerly await your book. I look forward to reading and reviewing it 🙂
Hope Sues the Muse comes back soon 🙂
Thank you Alastair, I also my friend, it’s more a thing about the organization of words already written! 🙂
Yeah, I can understand that. Reading through and making sure the “are” and “is” and “for” type of thing
I wish! Not about editing here (leaving that to the publishers) Alastair, it’s about the organization of the information. What to put where and is the information presented in the best format (layout) in terms of what comes first, second and third, for most impact, kind of thing! 🙂
Eek 😦 I think I’d prefer the editing
Exactly! 🙂