Just a little way into the film (500) Days of Summer, came a quote from Henry Miller who apparently once said, "Best way to get over a woman is to turn her into literature"...
Perhaps this is one of the reasons I feel a passion and sense of purpose to pursue my writing - sub-conscious therapy perhaps?
At the moment my novel has a possible title, "Mourning After". The enormity of my husbands sudden death I am attempting to turn into literature.
Judy Delton, an American writer is quoted as saying, "Writing is an active occupation, not a passive one." She also advised, "You have to make things happen". Both statements,I agree with.
Besides enjoying the networking and benefits of writing courses, I have tried initial exercises suggested by Louise Doughty which included writing about myself succinctly and evocatively.
I have written about incidents and events from real life, then tried adding a fictional spin on them, to develop my writing skills further.
I wish to be a good and informative read for other widows, whilst providing a journey of acceptance, cheer with a dimension of hope.
I ultimately wish my first novel to generate smiles by including some comical instances along the way, celebrate life, even though the journey has been and remains undeniably tough and thought provoking.
Love Miller's quote :-)
ReplyDeleteGood post.