A few months ago I received an e-mail from the incredible Joann (Laundry Hurts My Feelings) – would I be interested in going to the DFW Writers’ Conference?
Within 10 minutes I had a ticket charged to my credit card. Shocking really, since the last seat-of-the-pants thing I’ve done was cut off all my hair right before my wedding. Usually spontaneity likes to bite me in the rear, but this time she decided to give me a kiss on the cheek.
The amount of writing information, motivation and conversation from this past weekend could fill my Fat Day Jeans and then some, but the one nugget heard over and over again was this – just do it.
Just. Do. It.
I feel like I’ve been holding my breath for so long, scared to let the oxygen in because once that gray matter sputters to life again, I won’t like the thoughts in my head.
Well, to Hell with that.
At the 2013 DFW Writers’ Conference, I will down a shot of tequila or 12 and pitch.
As of today, I have roughly 350 days to pound out 80,000 – 100,000 words, revise those words, and then revise those words again. No problem, right?
Anyone have any great plot ideas?
P.S. A million thanks and love to Joann. I’ve made a friend for life, stalking laws be damned. If you don’t read her you’re a sorry sack of nails. Run to Laundry Hurts My Feelings. Right after you give me a plot.
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Hi Ash! This made me feel beyond good. I write like a crazy fool every day, working on two novels at once. And then there’s my thesis. And the blog. And etc. And? I LOVE it.
Glad you’re back in the game.
HUGGssss
Terri
I do not believe for one moment that you don’t have a story begging to be told.
Not for one moment.
Oh girl, if I had a good plot I’m be trying really hard to put it paper myself! Maybe not as hard as you though…
Smut seems to sell really good these days, try going that route…
xo
What Cam said. Totally.
You’ve got this. You are going to rock it. I have no doubts.
You can totally do this!
Plots? Hmmmm, there’s an awesome old railroad turned into a trail in our town that has some spots that are very creepy and others that are very romantic.
Go forth and write!
Yeah, I know.
Yeah, you’re write.
I know it’ll feel lonely to do, but I have to do it.
Get off twitter, and get off FB and get off the blog and get on the writing.
I KNOW.
Thank you.
sorry … meant to say “you’re right.”
See? You got writing on my brain.
Time to right my life now.
(intended that one, too.)
xo
I love you. That is all.
Now, Go. Do. It. !!!!!
Next year, it’s my turn to cheer you on.
By the way, early bird registration is on until the 31st. Great deal.
Preaching to the choir sister.
I stopped writing. It’s easy to stop.
Not so much with the getting back to it.
I think the wisdom, here, is in your title, Turns Out, to be a writer, you must actually write….. dang!
No plot help. I’m not that kind of writer. I’m always in awe of people who can come up with whole stories in their heads. Good luck! I can’t wait to read what you write.
So true – just do it! Write! Write! Write! I’ve been mulling it over – starting a big “project” – but yeah, the plot ideas. Where can I buy one?
“Turns out, to be a writer, you must actually write.”
Who knew?
You have SO got this.
Good for you! Deadlines can be our friends. It will be a great experience. Write, write. Right?
I think Twitter has made me lazy! I just started back in the blogosphere, myself. What’s the opposite of withdrawal?