We are home from vacation and playing catch-up. Ken and I spent nine days traveling to and staying in the mountains of northern Georgia. We drove through Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia from our home in Kansas. We were a bit too early for fall colors, although we did see bits of color off and on. Mountain roads bordered by trees on both sides, clear blue skies--all seemed magical at times.
Our poster today tells us that 'A piece of writing is like a piece of MAGIC. You create something out of nothing.' Note that I underlined two words in the quote. These words make it personal. The person who was quoted is telling us that we are each creating something out of nothing.
When we begin to write, there is only a blank piece of paper or a blank screen in front of us. My next door neighbor cannot write my blog post for me. Nor can my husband. Or the postman who drops all that junk mail in our mailbox. It is up to me to start from nothing and achieve something.
Give it some thought, and you'll soon realize that what writers do is a kind of magic. We don't wave our magic wand and whisper enchanting words. We do start with nothing and produce a story, essay, article, or poem that we hope others will want to read.
We're designers, manufacturers, and builders of the written word, words that make up those stories, essays, articles, and poetry.
Think about the many times you've sat before that blank page or screen with not much more than an idea that's been swirling in your mind, perhaps for quite a while. You begin to write and the magic occurs. That first draft is not perfect. Even magicians have to practice and refine those tricks we enjoy.
When you write, you are in charge. You are the one who can create the magic.
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