If I Say It, I’ll Have to Do It
Fun, literary, work May 21st, 2010This post is more for my benefit than yours.
I’m taking a two-week vacation in early June. Everyone who knows it asks me where I’m going.
While I’d like to say I’m jumping on a plane to take me to some faraway place, the truth is I’m headed to a dark, dank corner of my basement.
I plan to lock myself down there for at least the first week so I can finally get my book off the ground.
No sunlight.
No fresh air.
No email.
No cats.
No husband.
No TV.
No distractions.
Just me and my laptop.
I’ve been wanting to write a book for the last couple of years and I settled on the subject matter only recently. You’ll probably all be mad at me for not telling you what it’s about, but I’m superstitious and feel that if I tell you, I’ll jinx myself.
I also feel if I announce publicly that I’m going to venture into book territory, I’d better actually DO IT.
So send me your good vibes that despite being surrounded by dusty old Christmas decorations, furniture we don’t use, kitty litter boxes and bugs falling on my head, I will still feel creative enough to knock out a few thousand words a day of decent book material.
I consider this venture the hardest thing I’ll ever do, but probably the most rewarding.
If you’ve ever tried to write a book, I’m open to advice and suggestions, but I’m scared you’ll all tell me it’s a waste of my time.
You know what?
Lie to me.
Stumble it!
May 24th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
What an excited (awesomely scary too) project you are taking on! Good for you and you’ll do a great job as we who read your blog are aware! Let us know when it goes on sale. You’ll be very busy signing copies and mailing our copies to us.
.-= Buggys´s last blog ..Le’ Bags =-.
May 24th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
I started a book called “Horizons Unlimited, Ltd.” and a play called “My Sister – My Lunch” but stopped in time.
.-= Linda Medrano´s last blog ..Home Sweet Home =-.
May 24th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
I participate in NaNoWriMo every year and I’ve had a great experience. I have your same superstitions about revealing the contents and even Stephen King recommends keeping everything to yourself until the first draft is done then locking it away for a month until even you forget about it and can go back with a more objective view. Everyone has their own style. Good luck!
May 24th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
ah sending you major vibes and much success. i’m doing the same thing right now. well i’m not in the basement, but i’m putting it all together, even submitted some samples. truth is, i could not write a book, blog, social network, etc. something had to go.
go kathy, go! you can do it. you WILL do it. hey can i read chapter 1?
May 24th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
oh rip out your on-board internet wireless card? the internet is crack cocaine and you know i’m addicted. i disable it or keep my browser closed when i write. better yet, just use a typewriter.
May 25th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Yay, for you. I came to the conclusion about a week ago that the only way I’d ever really start on my “project” is to take a week off by myself!
.-= SuziCate´s last blog ..Sundaes, Mountains, Waterfalls, and Strawberries Must Exist In Heaven, Or I Don’t Want To Go There! =-.
May 25th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Best of luck in your writing and i hope you can share it with us when you finish it!!! 😀
.-= celhya´s last blog ..3. La Primera Cita (19) =-.
May 25th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Mom is starting on book two and it is hard and really rewarding. Is it fiction or non-fiction?
May 28th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Oooo how exciting!! Congratulations on getting yourself motivated. Can’t wait to see what your brilliant mind comes up with!
.-= Corrina´s last blog ..DON’T TOUCH =-.
June 1st, 2010 at 12:12 pm
I agree with Tracy – just write whatever comes into your head so you can get the crap out of the way. We’re all behind you 100% (do we get a “Friends and Family Discount” after it’s published)? Call me if you need inspiration (hahahaha).