Along with my 2013 “theme” word, I’m sharing a quote from what has become an early favorite among my newest writing books, What If? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers, by Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter. I had checked out the library book first in order to determine if I wanted to purchase it. It was highly recommended by my writing professor and at first read, I was slightly cynical, but it’s become my favorite.
This page was one that somebody dog-eared. It’s fascinating to me what readers choose to mark in a book and this one spoke right to me. When I got my own copy, I dog-eared it too. (Do you write in and mark up your books? I do!)
Putting my own heart on the page doesn’t necessarily mean that I do it in a way that invites public consumption. I think it’s a way of dealing with strong emotion by writing through it — pre-writing perhaps.
And this is where my theme word comes in. I’m facing a number of “heart” issues right now and to say it’s rendered me ineffective as a writer (blog, writing journal, short stories) is an understatement. So, I’m acknowledging it, writing through it and reaching. I have a feeling my theme for 2013 is going to manifest itself in many ways. It already has.
Next up: actual knitting content
I love that quotation. Sorry to hear things are going smoothly right now. Here’s hoping all is well soon…
Thank you, Chawne; I’m taking it day by day!
Reaching is a wonderful word to aspire to in our daily lives. I hope that your heart gets some comfort soon.
Thank you, Evelyn. I’m thankful for encouraging, thoughtful friends and readers!
This is a beautiful choice for your theme. I know you’ll remember that you can reach out as well as reaching in. And you’ll get to where you’re going, one day at a time. Hugs.
Thank you so much — and you’re right that reaching OUT is significant. It’s hard for me to do, so my theme will be a reminder for me.
Love this post. Reaching is a wonderful goal, thank you for reminding me. It sounds like this year is going well, very happy for you.
Thank you, Kristen! It seems I’m always reaching for something — and this will help me to be more mindful of it.
Yay!! You picked a theme word for the year. This is my 4th year having a Word for the Year and am always amazed how beneficial it is. Large and small ways makes big changes in your life.
Thank you, Debbie! What’s yours for 2013?