This weekend I have been at my university reunion, so I have really done very little in the way of writing, but an awful lot in the way of reminiscing. I have also been confronted with the way time has passed, and how many years have disappeared behind me since my student days!
This picture was taken during a particular trip down memory lane. It’s about as I remember things 🙂
Thinking back about all the funny, stupid, childish and fabulous days has really reminded me about the joy of shared experiences and the way that life informs comedy. I said a long time ago that I’d like to write something funny, and this weekend has given me a push to write down a few ideas in a dedicated notebook so I can come back to it when life is less frenetic and overwhelming.
The other thing that I was forcefully reminded of was how long it’s been since I did any proper studying – it was a gap in my life when I was working and sadly I’ve put it to one side again as a result of everything I’ve got on, but I know that the studies inform and affect my writing so I want to get back to them as soon as I can too.
At this rate, December will be frenetic trying to make up for every missed opportunity to write or study sine July!!
In other news – this week’s book is 51: The Great Gatsby, by F Scott Fitzgerald. I already shared my views on this one and I haven’t changed my mind over time. The story hasn’t really stayed with me except in the sense of frustration, so I will simply say it’s not to my taste and leave it there. It’s quite fun to know I read a book from the list as part of my challenge, before the book appeared though; it makes me feel that my choices were less random than I thought!
And finally – I saw this article about using a reverse book club to help write a book. To my mind, that makes the others contributors but that’s my sense of justice for you! I like the idea of chatting about things and talking through the trickier areas but I don’t see writing as a risk-minimising venture – it’s the risk you have to take with it that tests your willingness to keep on at it, I think. I would be interested to know if others feel the same…
I am off to recover from my weekend now, so until next time,
Happy writing,
EJ
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