I started writing a book last year. I thought about it all the time. I couldn’t wait to work on it. I dreamed about it. I bonded with the characters.
I got about 11 pages into it. Then I stopped.
I can’t really explain why, since it’s an interesting story (I think) that’s so clear to me that I can almost literally see it.
I like to think of it as part mystery, part historical drama.
Most of all, I like to think of it as actually finished someday.
What frustrates me is that I’ve written about 1 pillion words in my journalism career. I love to write. In fact, I’m so comfortable writing that I’d rather write than speak.
But for some reason, when it comes to writing this book, I’m paralyzed.
Maybe I’m over-thinking it. Maybe I need some structure. Maybe I’m afraid of failure. Maybe I’m afraid of success. Maybe I just don’t know what the heck I’m doing.
Saturday I will seek professional help from Steve Brewer: friend, humor columnist, crime novelist, mystery author and weekly Food for Thought contributor.
Steve will present an all-day seminar, ” Thrillers, Chillers, Killers: Writing Your Mystery Novel” Saturday at the Shasta County Library Community Room. It will last from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Lunch is included. Price is $100.
What a deal.
This community is a last-minute kind of place, but if you’re interested in this seminar, you’d better get a move on. Seats are filling fast. And I’ve got mine reserved.
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