Words are the wall behind which I can
hide myself, occasionally peeking around to look for applause before
darting back again and telling myself that the words are enough.
Usually I believe myself.
This was written for this weekend's Trifecta Writing Challenge.
As many of you know NaNoWriMo has begun. Both editors are attempting this ambitious and possibly irrational feat. We want to hear from those of you participating. Have you attempted before? Are you on track so far? Are we all just plain crazy insane? And for those of you not participating: What are your thoughts? Are we all just plain crazy insane?
For this weekend's challenge, in honor of all of the writers throwing rationality (and perhaps sanity) to the wind and writing til their fingers bleed, we're asking for exactly 33 words about why we write.
For this weekend's challenge, in honor of all of the writers throwing rationality (and perhaps sanity) to the wind and writing til their fingers bleed, we're asking for exactly 33 words about why we write.
That's exactly how i felt when I tiptoed on the blogging scene except I was also holding my breath.
ReplyDeletehe he - (some kind of conspiratorial laugh) yeah i can relate...
ReplyDeleteYep, feel this way aaaallll the time. :)
ReplyDeleteDraug has left a new comment on your post "The Wall":
ReplyDeleteYep, feel this way aaaallll the time. :)
Come out from behind the wall. Take a bow. You deserve it.
ReplyDeleteIt is much easier to hide behind written words than spoken words. Well written.
ReplyDeleteWell said. :)
ReplyDeletelumdog2012 has left a new comment on your post "The Wall":
ReplyDeleteWell said. :)
I can relate to the "peeking" and "darting." "Believing" is another story. Nice response!
ReplyDeleteThat captures the insecurity of many writers really well - the pseudo-confidence that is sometimes, but not always, justified.
ReplyDeleteWriting does set you free.
ReplyDeleteYes, writing is a way to reveal yourself, safe outlet for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNever hide even though I know what you mean! It's about feeling safe, I agree!
ReplyDeleteSo few words, so much meaning.
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