What a mess May has been. I’m trying my best to hide my disappointment. Sometimes life happens. My mother has been severely ill on two occasions this month; which put a huge wrench in my writing time. Finishing the challenge isn’t in my cards. Ironically, throughout all the up’s and down’s this month I’ve still been jotting down little story ideas. I’m also pleased with what I did write, more so than any of the previous years. When I had my dedicated writing time the words seemed flow more easy. All my practice this past year has created a more confident writer. I feel I owe a lot of that to StoryADay. Thank you, Julie for all you’ve done to keep this challenge going. You are an inspiration and you’ve given me the courage to push forward with my writing.
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Aw, Amanda, sorry to hear about your mom. Hope she’s on the mend soon.
Thanks for the kind words. It’s feedback like this – and the pleasure of seeing people progress in their creative lives – that keeps me coming back.
Good for you for getting those story ideas down. Keep writing when you can (it’ll keep you sane!)
Hugs,
Julie
Thanks, Julie. Me too! It’s been a stressful month. My mother is doing better but still needs to see a specialist; which happens next week.
Sanity is welcome! I actually felt a little bad thinking of stories when she was so ill, but when you’re up late making sure a loved one is okay writing can keep you focused.
I know what you mean. I fell guilty when my writing takes me away from my family, but I’m so much more fun to be around post-writing that I reckon it works out…