Beginning to Write
March 12, 2006
Spring is the season of new beginnings. Blooming flowers and budding leaves create a feeling of possibility that awakens after the dormancy of winter. It is the perfect time to start a new project, find a new job, or plan for your future…all of which I am in the middle of doing. Perhaps most relevant for right now is the new project. If you’re reading this right now, you’ve stumbled upon it.
Writing has been a part of my life since I learned how to hold a pen, but it has always been about telling someone else’s story: writing research papers based on the thoughts of others, extrapolating policy papers from a pre-set list of bullet points, or promoting products developed in a business plan. I’m really good at translating and interpreting – not so good at original expression. So here my journey begins. I have made some mental notes (now an official “list”) to guide me along the way:(I was really tempted to pull out “The first rule of Fight Club…” reference, but will save it for a later post.)
- Find my own voice
- It doesn’t have to be perfect
- Writing is a process
- The goal is to connect with others
- Do not be embarrassed
- Take responsibility for what is written
The idea of putting original thoughts in writing is actually pretty scary – but without risks, there is no growth. I’ve decided to take nature’s cue and start the process. Please be gentle.
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