“Any writer worth his salt writes to please himself … It’s a self-exploratory operation that is endless. An exorcism of not necessarily his demon, but of his divine discontent.”
-Harper Lee
The never-ending exorcism …
27 Aug 2013 7 Comments
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Aug 29, 2013 @ 08:15:33
This seems to be one of the persistent secrets about writing, Judy. Many people think it’s all about connecting with others, communicating thoughts, and explaining something. Some of it is. But initially, at least, it’s a learning process. Most of the time, I write not to tell others what I think and feel, but rather to find out myself.
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Aug 29, 2013 @ 09:52:55
I think we unconsciously lie to ourselves … that we’re writing because others need to hear what we have to say. It’s a vital comeuppance to finally realize that WE need to hear those things, in a way that confronts us and won’t let us off the hook. It’s a little scary, but powerfully liberating … as you well know.
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Aug 27, 2013 @ 21:47:08
I was wondering why you weren’t showing up in my Reader. Somehow, I unfollowed you. No idea how that happened. Bee-zarre! Anyway, glad to be reading your blog again, my friend. Harper Lee is a fave!
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Aug 28, 2013 @ 07:01:23
You unfollowed me?? I’m crushed. CRUSHED, I tell you!! Glad you saw the error of your ways and returned to the fold. x0x0x
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Aug 28, 2013 @ 07:02:02
And truth be told, I’ve been a lazy bum all summer — there was nothing to follow!
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Aug 28, 2013 @ 13:47:54
Bwhaahaahaa! I hate to put the blame on wordpress, but I think it was another one of their glitches. It’s happened before. From what I’ve seen on FB, you’ve been plenty busy this summer. Does it feel like starting over?
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Aug 28, 2013 @ 16:34:43
The move? It truly does! We could not be more excited about all the lifestyle changes that are just around the corner.
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