I now understand why I never seriously pursued being a writer. It is too painful to write. Just writing my blog takes it all out of me. I believe this because, to write good stories or copy, there has to be some measure of truth for the reader. People have to relate to what you write, and to do that - one has to bare it all for readers- which I find extremely difficult.
For example; I always destroyed my diaries, and all my personal journals. I thought: What if I get in an accident? Someone will actually FIND and READ these things. So I got rid of them.
In conversation, in contrast, I have no trouble sharing personal information with everyone- a not so becoming trait. There is a finality about writing , putting the pen to the paper, and once it is written- you are taking a stand on issues. There is no flexibility after that.
Maybe I figure at this point of my life, what the heck, that it doesn't really matter what others think of me, so I can let it all hang out. Truth is: writing is cathartic for me. I feel cleansed after I finish. Although at times I must admit, I don't want to go through the process.
It was far easier to interview other people. When I was in college, and I got to cover concerts of Cat Stevens, Rod McKuen, Donovan. Oh, and I forgot the late and great Danny Thomas.
I felt so polished, and, best of all I had the protection of my editor, who would go over my copy with a magnifying glass.
These days, I have no Editor, and my eyes aren't all that good, I can't guarantee flawless copy. but I do my best to make it appealing and readable.
But the glamour is gone, I can only share what I have experienced in my lifetime with my audience. It may strike a chord with some, and not even warrant a "click" for others.
So I continue writing, I don't have any fun concerts to cover anymore, I can't sit down with the likes of Danny Thomas, or Donovan or other celebrities that I got to interview back in the day.
However, I am well aware I am just one pebble in a sea of blogs, and few are probably reading what I have to share anyway. This makes the process much easier!
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For example; I always destroyed my diaries, and all my personal journals. I thought: What if I get in an accident? Someone will actually FIND and READ these things. So I got rid of them.
In conversation, in contrast, I have no trouble sharing personal information with everyone- a not so becoming trait. There is a finality about writing , putting the pen to the paper, and once it is written- you are taking a stand on issues. There is no flexibility after that.
Maybe I figure at this point of my life, what the heck, that it doesn't really matter what others think of me, so I can let it all hang out. Truth is: writing is cathartic for me. I feel cleansed after I finish. Although at times I must admit, I don't want to go through the process.
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I felt so polished, and, best of all I had the protection of my editor, who would go over my copy with a magnifying glass.
These days, I have no Editor, and my eyes aren't all that good, I can't guarantee flawless copy. but I do my best to make it appealing and readable.
But the glamour is gone, I can only share what I have experienced in my lifetime with my audience. It may strike a chord with some, and not even warrant a "click" for others.
So I continue writing, I don't have any fun concerts to cover anymore, I can't sit down with the likes of Danny Thomas, or Donovan or other celebrities that I got to interview back in the day.
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