I Like Writing a Lot!

And this takes up much of my time, as any writer will tell you. So when do I find the time to write? Well, it is not easy to do. Any writer can tell you to simply write, but in truth we all have lives to live. We have work to pay the bills, families to spend time with and love them the way they love us, things to do around the house (we have to do our part too!), take vacations (remember, vacations are a necessity, not a luxury).

Here's an example of how difficult in can be to write even on your day off. I'm writing this post after I completed my 9:00 AM appointment with my insurance agent to review our coverage for our home, auto, and life policies, did the grocery shopping, paid the bills, walked the dog, folded the clothes. Now it's nearly 3:00 PM and I'm a bit wiped. You know, ready for that late afternoon drink to take the edge off and enjoy the quiet time. But I still have that itch to write!

And so, instead of kicking back with that drink in the backyard, or relaxing in front of the TV, I'm going to write a few pages on my manuscript-in-progress. Tired as I am, I know it will make me feel good same as a good workout would. And you know something...Sometimes I actually come up with something good! Imagine that!

Keep on reading!

David

www.LuceroBooks.com

It's What Writer's Do

A person reached out to me about my experiences as a writer, saying he wants to write a book and didn't know where to start. I provided him with tips about plot, characters, book flow, editing and such. Then he asked, “Why do you write?”

I asked him, “Why do you want to write a book?” He said he still wasn't quite sure, only that he thought it might be a good hobby seeing how he’s nearing retirement.

Without skipping a beat, I answered, “Writing is an obsession. Writers write because it feels like what kids feel when going to Disneyland. It’s fun! It’s more fun than an evening having dinner with the in-laws (pun intended). Writing is more fun than going out for drinks on guys-night-out (another pun intended). We write because we have a story to tell you. We write because we have to. Writers write because it’s our moment of expressing our creative side that can only be felt when we write. We write because it’s what writers do. Writing is not a hobby. It's an obsession.”

You know what... I think Glen appreciated the clarity.

Keep on reading, and I'll keep on writing!

David

www.LuceroBooks.com