Laurie Sullivan

Laurie Sullivan

viernes, 13 de enero de 2012

A Thousand and One Excuses

I'm starting this because 40 years ago, I made a decision to write, and for many years I did. I was never greatly successful, although I've had a reasonable number of poems and short-stories published.Indeed, I even ran workshops and seminars for those who wanted to write. And there are at least two people who have gone on from those workshops to achieve real success.
However, in the last 5 or 6 years I haven't done much more than think about it. A couple of weeks ago, I was cleaning out a drawer in my office when I found an old note book from 15 years ago, and leafing through it I found poems and ideas for stories that I had forgotten all about, - and what was worse there were some really good ideas there.
I began thinking - you know those hammer-blows of conscience! Here's something that one  really wants to do, but doesn't because ... ? or can't because ...? I been turning this round in my head trying to think, but the only clear thought I have is that one needs company. I can't believe that nobody else has this sinking sense of failure to do something one really wants to do. So I have started this blogspot for me and any of you out there who are in the same boat.
So, where should we begin?

1 comentario:

  1. Oh, but who ever said that writing must be done in solitary? Like all adventures, one must have a companion to share experiences, bounce ideas of eachother, and sometimes to give (and be given!) a little push when the words get stuck in the recesses of the mind. I will be honoured to walk with you here.

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