Feb 16 2009
When the words flow
Have you ever had one of those days where everything starts out crappy, then all of a sudden, you find yourself walking in a field of roses??? Ok, so I may not have the field of flowers at my feet, but this is turning out to be a wonderful day. I got slapped with a jolt of inspiration this evening that I haven’t felt in quite some time.
I’ve mentioned in a few of my posts that I do ghost writing for other bloggers out there. I’ve been working on one campaign that was beginning to get really stale. Basically, I’ve been writing about the same thing over and over again. You can only make the words sound different so many times before you just want to throw the whole thing out the window.
Well, this evening, my client sent me an email with a new batch of keywords they wanted me to write about. For some reason, I was able to do the entire lot in one sitting. I can’t explain it, but I’m not going to knock it. It’s just the thing I’ve been waiting for. I talk a lot about being a creative writer in all aspects of your writing. The thing is that I’ve been suffering for quite some time, and even beginning to question my own abilities.
Then, like something out of a novel (pun intended), I was hit with a bolt of inspiration and my fingers haven’t stopped since. I’ve been pretty stressed out the past few weeks, but today was different. Even listening to everyone around me complain about it being Monday, I had one of the best days ever.
So, my lesson for today is this. When the mood strikes you, grab it and hang on for all your worth. Sometimes, the words feel as though they’re stuck behind a brick wall and you’ve got to dig them out with a plastic spoon. Others, they flow like Niagra Falls and you’d better have your barrel ready cause you’re going for a ride.
Embrace your words, no matter how much they suck.
Your description is perfect. If only days like this would come more often!
Thanks hon. I wish they would come more often. Of course, there’s so much going on in my life at the moment, that I’m thrilled to get any good writing time in. I’m hoping that when this month is over, I’ll see more of these days coming my way.
LOL.
BTW–I added your site to the blog roll. I think you provide a much needed resource to the entire writing community. Thank you for what you do.
For me, I only wish I could act when they do come… so much work, so little time!
So glad they hit you… and I hope they hit me too, when I don’t have two sniffling kids around to keep me from my inspiration…not that I resent the kids… they are just taking precedence over everything else right now.
Yeah, sniffling kids can take all the fun out of writing, but it’s still kinda fun knowing that they need you so bad.
Family first, no matter what. Everything else will come in it’s time, and they don’t stay little for long. Enjoy them while you can.