October 1^st

Thirty one days and counting until National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) 2009 begins.  Unlike you crazy seat of the pantsers, I am attempting a little prep: Character Analysis and Plotting, prior to the gates opening November 1^st when the prose will begin to pour.  I am providing myself with a handful of crutches lest I come up half way through November and forget how to write…or three days into November.

I gave myself How to Think Sideways as a gift and igniter several months ago.  I have always enjoyed writing and story telling, but will not give it anytime, unless I have a commitment to do so.  Sad that I have to put a requirement to the things that I enjoy doing in order to do them.  Otherwise, I think they seem too much like…well…Play, and who has time for that!?! 

Quoting the powers of Play and the Imagination is easier than actually following through.  So, I am double daring myself with the self gift of How to Think Sideways coupled with joining the NaNoWriMo challenge.  You see, as much as I love creativity, feeding your imagination, and giving it room to play, I am loathe to take time to do it outside of my occupation. 

So, Here We Go!

Note:

Having children who need parental attention, down on the floor with colors and blocks, requires creativity and play out of you also.  

A Good Thing!