Writing about writing, and not writing
In my desire to keep this something other than a "I had a sandwich for lunch then went to a movie" type of blog, I have managed to not post at all. This, of course, breaks the first rule of writing which is to write. If all I have to talk about is my lunch, then I should still write about it. It's about writing, and getting those first million words out, rather than what I'm writing about.
I think about this blog, and what to write, almost every day. The problem is that I typically think about it, and get inspired to write, in the middle of the afternoon. Why is this a problem? In the middle of a weekday afternoon I am at work. I am intentionally keeping this blog anonymous, at least for now, so I can feel more open here, so posting from work is not the optimal situation. People could come into my cube while I'm posting, resulting in questions. And, of course, there is the ever-vigilant IT department that monitors and logs all internet traffic. Then, upon arriving home in the evening, there are typically other things to demand my attention. I understand there is a way to post to the blog via email, so I need to get that set up. That will make posting much easier.
As far as a topic goes, I think I will focus on information about writing for the most part. I've been finding some information online recently about writing, and since that is my focus here that should provide much fodder about which I can ramble on and on.
Ok, enough rambling about that. I've now done the obligatory "Sorry for not posting more" blog post, and promise to refrain from this kind of post in the future. Worst case I'll just link back to this entry.
Now, off to work for the day. As soon as I figure out how to post via email.
I think about this blog, and what to write, almost every day. The problem is that I typically think about it, and get inspired to write, in the middle of the afternoon. Why is this a problem? In the middle of a weekday afternoon I am at work. I am intentionally keeping this blog anonymous, at least for now, so I can feel more open here, so posting from work is not the optimal situation. People could come into my cube while I'm posting, resulting in questions. And, of course, there is the ever-vigilant IT department that monitors and logs all internet traffic. Then, upon arriving home in the evening, there are typically other things to demand my attention. I understand there is a way to post to the blog via email, so I need to get that set up. That will make posting much easier.
As far as a topic goes, I think I will focus on information about writing for the most part. I've been finding some information online recently about writing, and since that is my focus here that should provide much fodder about which I can ramble on and on.
Ok, enough rambling about that. I've now done the obligatory "Sorry for not posting more" blog post, and promise to refrain from this kind of post in the future. Worst case I'll just link back to this entry.
Now, off to work for the day. As soon as I figure out how to post via email.
posted by learningtowrite | 7:25 AM
2 Comments:
You could try carry a small pocketsized notebook around with you, that way you could quickly jot down whatever and then just post when you get home.
That is a great idea, missy. Thanks!
In fact, I have an old PDA that I never really made a habit of using. Maybe it will be good for that!
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