Truth is stranger than
fiction. We all know that saying, and we’re certainly living in
strange times, where it’s becoming increasingly difficult to accept
the facts that are staring us in the face. As writers, we need to
seize the moment. Now is the time to document this.
We have more
than enough hours in a day, don’t we?
There is no excuse.
Right?
Maybe, maybe not.
For some people, stress serves as
motivation and their productivity remains unaffected. They continue
as per normal. Others are not so lucky. They are paralysed by stress
and productivity grinds to a halt. That’s understandable. We are
all different.
Artists, writers and
creatives offer hope in these trying times. Our stories are more
important than ever, so we need to keep moving forward. We need to
hang in there.
One writer referred to this
period as The Great Pause.
It’s deep. Its dark. It’s profound.
But it can’t last forever.
We can use this time to pause... and
reflect. At the end, something great has to be waiting on the other
side. Agreed?
So while the world pauses,
and we hold a collective breath, let’s remember the importance of
artists and storytellers in these dark times.
Tap into the creative forces
at your disposal.
Dig deep.
Write that
story, poem or article, the one you’ve put off for a long time; the
one that scares you.
Write like you’ve never written before.
When it’s time to unpause, and the darkness subsides, your
stories will be there, waiting to entertain, to empower and assist
readers as they try to make sense of it all; as they move into a “new” normal.
Stay safe and keep on writing.
14 comments:
Hi Michelle - great post ... telling it like it is ... we'll all be in this part of our life as something that happens - the for now great untold story ... we don't know which way for us the times will unfold.
I'm actually clearing out things ... but will carry on with the blog and as part of our groups here ... book reviews, memoir writing ... sorting out is being so useful and will be a great relief.
Let's hope lots of good comes out of it - despite the sadness and grief for many ... take care - Hilary
Sure writing away at my bay. Got one book released and another almost ready. Then on to the next.
Pause and reflect - good advice.
It won't last forever so we need to take advantage of the time.
I'm doing so much more writing these days. That may change when the weather gets better and I can walk outside the house, but for now I'm trying to take advantage of an all-around terrible situation.
Thank you, Michelle. It is definitely time to dig deep. But I found myself longing for escape fiction so that's what I've been writing. However, in my journal, I'm just venting about CoVID related stuff, so maybe someday there will be something deeper in that material.
So agree that this is a perfect time to pause and reflect. And I'm enjoying reading some books I might not have if I could go to the library.
I feel compelled to write something, my blogs, but my fiction writing muse is silent. Writing is a main way I express myself so I am writing my blog.
Nice wording on a great post. Pause and reflect... Stay well and safe.
I wonder how long it will take for Hollywood to make a movie of it.
I started journaling again. You're right, these are unusual times worth remembering for later years or stories.
This is a very inspiring post and good advice.
Great advice, Michelle! It took me a solid couple weeks to really get my mind back in the right place, but now I'm trying to make the most of the time I have available, and I'm better able to organize my thoughts now as well.
Thanks for the wonderful advice! Let's keep on writing!
xoxo
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