Sometimes I wonder what I could have done differently.
I mean, I almost got a story of mine into a movie when I was fourteen (well, not really, but it was a start). I should be famous by now. Life is unfair!
Hum... Let's scoot back a little...
First of all, I never considered writing to be something I could make a living of. Yes, sure, once I was famous I could, but until then it was something you did a little once in a while when the writer’s muse visited you.
Then I was mostly considered as a weirdo when I said I was writing. During some parts of my life that bothered me. And since I then couldn’t bring up my notebook when anybody was present, or talk about it, I limited my options.
I even had a period of surprisingly many years when I didn’t write at all.
And the most fundamental mistake I made was to think that a natural born writer as me had nothing to learn.
What I could have done differently?
Lots of stuff.
But first of all, I’m happy. Even if I had had the option of changing the past, I wouldn’t dare.
And secondly, I can’t change the past. I can only learn from it.
I’ve learned that there are always things to learn and it is fun to do so. By learning I develop, I keep moving in life and soul.
I’ve learned not keep my writing as a secret. Yes, sure, some may think I’m a weirdo. That’s okay. I can live with that. Secret writing will likely remain secret, to what use?
I’ve learned that fame is not my goal, nor money. Yes, I want to see my scripts as movies, but if that was the only goal, I would stop the minute the movie was released. And I know I won’t.
Writing is my journey.
See also:
Natural born writer
4 comments:
I write so I can. Every few months I have what I call a Memory Drop.
My brain has to start over again and so does my writing. My goal is simple. Write so I don't forget:)
Memory Drop sound interesting. Is it like a diary, but sort of retroactive.
Developing is the food for your soul and state of hapiness. That is what counts, and your journey as a writer is just as interesting as the journey of a human travelling around the world facing each day new encounters, experiences and difficulties to overcome, new situations to resolve. When people consider you as a weirdo, don't bother, they know noting about making journeys and the joy of writing. Keep showing us your writings to enjoy them! And most of all: have fun in writing, that is what counts.
Thank you, This Makes My Day. I agree completely to what you wrote about developing.
I'll try to accept that I'll never fit in. My writing can always be my escape route.
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