Greetings in November!
This month’s IWSG question asks: How has your creativity evolved since you began writing?
In my previous career, I was a programmer. I dwelled in a company cubicle Monday through Friday, 40-60 hours/week. And often on weekends because that’s when programmers break stuff make system changes. That sort of job, which I held for longer than I choose to reveal, shaped my approach to all work, including writing.
Basically, the approach goes like this: show up. Ideas happen on their own. Work does not. Guess which one of those outcomes is no good without the other.
Parties and umbrella drinks are great on their own. But together, they make a celebration.
Show up for work,
Creativity will happen,
and then, WE CELEBRATE!
Thank you to this month’s IWSG co-hosts.
Be sure to visit their sites.
Ellen @ The Cynical Sailor, Ann V. Friend, JQ Rose, and Elizabeth Seckman!
“Show up for work,
Creativity will happen,
and then, WE CELEBRATE!” Great advice 🙂
Ronel visiting on IWSG day: Lessons in Writing from Sewing
Thanks, Ronel! I liked your analogy to sewing for this month’s IWSG Q!
🙂
I imagine writing fiction is more fun that the programming. Especially on the weekends.
Alex, your imagination is spot on!
So very true that you have to show up. Do you know what makes parties and umbrella drinks even better? Chocolate 🙂
Showing up is half the battle. Happy Holidays
So true, Juneta! Happy Holidays to you!