This one really resounded. I turned sixty last year and there comes a time when you have to admit there are more days behind you than ahead, and I'm sure it seeps into my writing (hopefully in a good way). On the bonus side, it's pushing me harder than ever to complete writing projects.
I wonder about this, too. But my thoughts tend to linger on all the work my family will find on my computer. And which story will I start, that I will not get to finish?
I've definitely been a lot more aware of that ticking clock the past few years, and I could very much relate to this. I also think there's something to be said about not taking a single day for granted. Loved this, and I also love the way your love for your wife shines through so often amidst the horror. She sounds like such a gem.
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Done. Thanks for the invite.
As an aging writer myself, I find I have so many ideas.. and realizing I have less and less time to get them out of my head is a huge motivator.
The frantic days being the most creative ones makes sense. Urgency is a better editor than discipline.
Truth
💯- to everything you said here.
I did it:)
Your best years are ahead.
I hope so.
This one really resounded. I turned sixty last year and there comes a time when you have to admit there are more days behind you than ahead, and I'm sure it seeps into my writing (hopefully in a good way). On the bonus side, it's pushing me harder than ever to complete writing projects.
I should join in, even if I live the most boring existence lol
I’m sure it will still be interesting to others. I am endlessly fascinated by the lives of writers.
Extra points for best buy me a coffee replacement.
LOL. I try to mix that up every time and make it fit what I write about on a given day.
I wonder about this, too. But my thoughts tend to linger on all the work my family will find on my computer. And which story will I start, that I will not get to finish?
I've definitely been a lot more aware of that ticking clock the past few years, and I could very much relate to this. I also think there's something to be said about not taking a single day for granted. Loved this, and I also love the way your love for your wife shines through so often amidst the horror. She sounds like such a gem.