Years ago, I started writing a short story. I woke up one morning from a dream that seemed so detailed. The story was so.......not anything that I have ever dreamed about before. The people in my dream, well I had no idea who they were. The storyline, something I had never thought of before....or so I thought. So, I got a pen and a notebook and started to write it all down when I had some time to myself. I wrote and rewrote. It poured out of me onto that paper and it all made sense. It was a great story.
I never finished the story. Then one day I looked up from my notebook and realized I had been spending so much time writing that I hadn't done any real housework. I didn't want my husband to get upset about that. So, I put the notebook in a box and hid it away thinking that if anyone found it they might think I was silly for trying to write a book. But, that's when I realized writing a book was something that I wanted to do. Still, the notebook stayed hidden and when my ex husband and I split up the box got left behind. So, here I am. I still want to write a book. I would love to write a children's book. A kooky children's story about accepting each others differences and it will be illustrated!........... Someday.
About a week ago, I was sitting on my bed with my morning coffee and the urge to write came over me again. I had a story in my head and needed to get it out. I have no formal training when it comes to writing, as I am sure you've noticed. So, I don't know if I'm doing it write! This is one of those times when I wish I wouldn't have skipped out on that creative writing class in high school. Doh! My best friend use to proof read the things I would write. Most of the things were just ideas that didn't pan out. But, she is so busy and has no time, lives a world away and has no ambition of being a writer. She suggested a writing group. Where would I find one around here that I would be comfortable going to?
Well, this is where it gets crazy. I logged on to facebook a few mornings ago and saw a post from a friend asking if anyone would be interested in a writing group!!! I swear my mouth hung open and my heart began to race. Immediately, I hit the "message" button! I wanted to know more. So, now I am a member of a writing group with women I barely know and this puts me way outside of my comfort zone! But I want to do it! I want to put myself out there and hope I don't get laughed at! And as I say that I giggle a little because I think of all my goofy quirks and hope I won't scare them off!
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