Writing

My new writing schedule is much more intense. I'm a mom of three (9,7& 7), so I stay pretty busy. I found myself using them as an excuse not to get busy. No more! My days consist of writing and raising my children. I've set up a writing schedule and I'm sticking to it! I explained to my boys, it's my job. It just happens to be one I do from home.

I recently formed a virtual writing group and I belong to a local group. When I formed the virtual group, I expressed that I want this group to be a safe, nurturing group with constructive criticism given on critiques.

Presenting your writing is like presenting your newborn for others to see. You think it's beautiful. And you want everyone else to validate those feelings. Most people aren't going to tell you your baby is ugly or has the biggest ears they've ever seen. Not if they value their life! (Joking, sort of.) But your writing seldom gets that kind of politeness.

And because everyone in my virtual group has put themselves "out there" in one way or another, we know it isn't all sunshine and roses. In fact, it's damned hard work! Whether we love what someone has written or not, we listen with open minds and provide each other with thoughtful, constructive criticism. And that's proving to be very liberating.

So, we write, we share, and none of us is afraid to let the real person within show. Just what we wanted out of this virtual group, not platitudes, not ripping out someone's heart, just respect.

As always, thanks for reading!