“If you are truly a creative writer you’ll find it almost impossible to separate yourself from your material, whether you’re writing fact or fiction. Your memories, emotions, convictions, experiences and unique personality will permeate whatever you write.” ~ Marjorie Holmes, Writing Articles from the Heart
We all have something that makes our writing worth reading, don’t you think? We savor each other’s personal stories because they ring true and draw us in. While it may be safer to write less transparently, once we hear a reader say, “I feel like that, too,” we realize that’s one of the reasons we write, that our words might resonate with another.
What story is brewing on the backburner of your heart?
You need to tell it.
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on October 19, 2007 - 11:13 am
Now if I can just write it and not get so sucked into the process that I forget about the life going on around me (the mistake I made last time).
Michelle
on October 19, 2007 - 11:10 pm
I’ve been wondering lately if it is worth it, this baring of ourselves in hopes of giving voice to the thoughts and feelings of others. I feel like I give up a lot of myself and most of the time it isn’t noticed or appreciated. Thanks for reminding me my writing is nothing if it isn’t authentic and uniquely me.
on October 22, 2007 - 2:30 pm
My cousin has been on my heart lately and the many discussions we’ve had surrounding the Lord. She’s not a believer. It often reminds me of what Jesus said that a prophet has no honor in his own country. Often a stranger will have more hope of getting through to family members.
Your memories, emotions, convictions, experiences and unique personality will permeate whatever you write.
If God is truly at work in our lives, it will be evidently overflowing in all that we do, say, and especially through what we write. We will know them by their fruits.
God bless!