Comments on: Why I Write

By: Therese Walsh

Therese Walsh — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:17:24 +0000

Claudia, yes, sometimes it seems like things were predestined to unravel just as they do. Weird, huh? And wonderful!

Yat-Yee, I agree, these moments are like unexpected gifts. The very best kind.

Thank you, Melissa and Kristin, Kath and Barbara and Liz!

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By: Liz L.

Liz L. — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:17:11 +0000

You made me cry, too. I get those “ah ha” moments right before I fall asleep. I think you’re right about those dead writers.
Congrats on getting that manuscript out.

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By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:29:36 +0000

Oooh, that post gave me shivers. There is nothing so magical as finding those beautiful bits. Enjoy.

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By: Kathleen Bolton

Kathleen Bolton — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:36:26 +0000

Awesome post, Therese. Yes, we write for the highs and the lows. It’s the in-betweens that are sometimes hard to slog through. Writing well is crack for the creative soul…I keep coming back for the high as well.

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By: Kristan

Kristan — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:10:31 +0000

“Maybe writing is like crayon rubbings. Do you remember those? Stick something textured beneath a piece of paper, then use the flat side of a crayon to reveal its many intricacies. Rub hard enough and long enough and over the entire paper, and you’ll see a very clear likeness of whatever lies beneath.”

I LOVE that analogy!

Congrats on all your hard work, and on the reward. You’re almost at the finish line. Go go go!

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By: Melissa Marsh

Melissa Marsh — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:51:59 +0000

I think I write for the exact same reasons. I have experienced sheer giddiness (sp?) when writing becuase I LOVE it so. I love how unexpected gifts emerge from writing.

This was such a wonderful post. Congratulations on your writing journey!

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By: Yat-Yee

Yat-Yee — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:25:00 +0000

Thank you for sharing your special moments so beautifully. I wonder how many of us began writing to express ourselves, only to find that in the process, we receive these unexpected gifts of understanding, clarity, and awe.

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By: ClaudiaV

ClaudiaV — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:13:10 +0000

I understand you completely… I think those moments are magical. When they happen to me, they can fill me with happiness, excitement and I my heart seem to explode. Is like if we always knew that was the way the things should happen in the story. Like I say to my friends I didn’t made the story, that’s the way things really happen (but they don’t believe me :) )

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By: Therese Walsh

Therese Walsh — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:53:16 +0000

You’re absolutely right, Richard; it’s not just a girl thing. But I thought the tears would make the boys throw up their hands and stop reading. I’m glad to be wrong. :-)

Thanks, Thea. Yes, it’s been an amazing ride.

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By: Richard Mabry

Richard Mabry — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:24:30 +0000

Teri,
It’s not just a “girl thing,” although I’ve managed to avoid crying. Sometimes I go back to a spot in my manuscript and read it as though for the first time–and I see a nugget that God or my subconscious planted there, a nugget that shines so brightly I can’t believe I had anything to do with it.
Congratulations on reaching this milestone in your journey.

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