In the "Legend of Bagger Vance," Bagger Vance claims that life is a game that can't be won, only played. The writing life becomes similiar. In the initial stages of creativity, writing should not pursue a goal.
We play with words, become immersed in our writing action and discover what we never expected. Play becomes serious and disciplined as well as liberating. An absorption takes over that removes us from structure and our surroundingss.
If we free ourselves to write just what arrives, the writing serves itself. It may not win prizes or become publishable but that's not the purpose. The writing sets us free to move to another level of possibility.
If we free ourselves to write just what arrives, the writing serves itself. It may not win prizes or become publishable but that's not the purpose. The writing sets us free to move to another level of possibility.
Writing is a solitary practice. Like meditation, no one can do it but the writer.
Creative Write: Set aside a block of time and permit yourself the stillness, and freedom to write with a pen across pages for at least an hour. If you can spend two or three, you will amaze yourself.
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