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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Being a Writer Isn't Always About the Story By Connie Vines #Writing, #BWLInsidersBlog, #connievines-author.com

There is a common myth that writers feel like writing all the time.

My writing process is tied to my emotions and the well-known writer's anxiety.

Sometimes traumatic events in a writer's personal life can stop the creative flow--not forever but for a time.

Why?

Because how the process of writing works or doesn't work can be fascinating or frustrating.

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Being a writer is not just the creative process, the editing, and the re-editing; it's about the hustle and the sell. It's about readers leaving a positive review.

It is also about sharing, caring, and interacting with others. It is also about sharing joy.

It's about a birthday trinket from a younger (and taller) adult sibling 😀.

Author's personal photo

Enjoying your first cup of hot pumpkin spice (hold the whip) latte for the season. 🎃☕

The scent of a pot of vegetable soup simmering on the stovetop and a pan of cornbread baking in the oven.

And the joyous laughter of your eldest granddaughter during the chaos of her bridal shower. And the fashion a 'wedding dress' from rolls of toilet paper contest.

My two pups play with a toy and wrestle on the couch while I try to sip my morning cup of coffee and listen to the news. Of course, a toy hits my head and lands in my mug.

Chanel (not guilty, lol)

Gavin ( guilty: note Orange fox toy)

Every aspect of a writer's life is fodder for a future story, a newly minted character, or a scene. Emotions experienced by a writer weave their way into a fictional character. This is what defines the 'voice of an author.'

The author's voice is just as important, if not more important, than the plot, setting, or storyline.

I believe this to be true because the author's voice is a writer's style, the quality that makes their writing unique. A character's voice is a character's speech and thought patterns in a narrative. The latter voice is one of the most vital elements of a story for fiction readers. (cite Google search).

Life is also about book teasers 😉...

Happy Almost Halloween!

"You and Elvis have done a great job on this house," Meredith said as her older sister led the way downstairs toward the kitchen, where the tour began.

"Sorry I couldn't get over until now, but I've been sort of...well, busy." Slipping her Juicy Couture tortoise-shell framed sunglasses into a bright pink case, Meredith crammed them into her black Coach handbag. She hoped her sister didn't ask her to define busy. Becoming a zombie, and dealing with the entire raised form the dead issue over the past six months, was not a topic easily plunked into casual conversation.

Pippa waved the comment aside, "I'm glad you like it. We had such fun decorating. Of course, we couldn't do it all at once."

Even though Meredith was in the best relationship with her sister, she couldn't help but feel a sharp nip of jealousy. It hadn't been long since she'd had her own happy home. Unfortunately, she'd filed for divorce from Vicktor, and then there'd been that bizarre little accident where she'd ended up dead and then undead.