I've done THE ARTIST'S WAY multiple times over the years, particularly when I'm at a low point in my life. But back in 2010 when I last did it I thought to myself, if I can write three pages in a notebook every morning, why am I not writing on a book every morning instead? It was what helped transform me into a novelist (I've written six books since then, three are published and one is out next year). I still journal every morning, but just one page, and I spend an hour every day writing or editing. Thanks Julia Cameron!
You are such a talented and skilled writer, I can’t even imagine your not getting any job or gig you go for. But maybe this insane rejection you’ve been experiencing was meant to drive you into the arms of your novel/script/story/whatever you create next. I bet, later, you’ll look back and feel, “Thank GOD I didn’t get those stupid jobs/gigs/whatever! Because if I had, I never would’ve done x, y and z”! If this is first base, I’m sorry. But I really think this will be the case.
A friend gave it to me a few years ago and it's been sitting on my shelf and I just saw it the other day and decided it would be my February project after I get back from an international trip. So I'll be doing "Artist's Way Winter" :)
HI Kate, I think you are a fantastic writer and I look forward to your observations as a subscriber. You have helped me understand the big picture of how our society is changing and how to adapt to that. I really appreciate it!
I've done THE ARTIST'S WAY multiple times over the years, particularly when I'm at a low point in my life. But back in 2010 when I last did it I thought to myself, if I can write three pages in a notebook every morning, why am I not writing on a book every morning instead? It was what helped transform me into a novelist (I've written six books since then, three are published and one is out next year). I still journal every morning, but just one page, and I spend an hour every day writing or editing. Thanks Julia Cameron!
You are such a talented and skilled writer, I can’t even imagine your not getting any job or gig you go for. But maybe this insane rejection you’ve been experiencing was meant to drive you into the arms of your novel/script/story/whatever you create next. I bet, later, you’ll look back and feel, “Thank GOD I didn’t get those stupid jobs/gigs/whatever! Because if I had, I never would’ve done x, y and z”! If this is first base, I’m sorry. But I really think this will be the case.
this is so nice, thank you!! This is exactly how I'm looking at it too!
Not that getting jobs is always (or even often?!) based on talent or skill!
A friend gave it to me a few years ago and it's been sitting on my shelf and I just saw it the other day and decided it would be my February project after I get back from an international trip. So I'll be doing "Artist's Way Winter" :)
HI Kate, I think you are a fantastic writer and I look forward to your observations as a subscriber. You have helped me understand the big picture of how our society is changing and how to adapt to that. I really appreciate it!