"I’ve saved over 500 pages of material—much of which is related to the topic of food. What I’m discovering (I think) is that the book is less about food and more about moving 1000 miles away from home; and finding a way to grow new roots without losing the roots you’ve always had."
I think this is such a powerful realization for us writers: to actually go back through old work--published or not, on our blogs or not--and see what we're really writing about. I love that you had this realization.
And I recently attended a conference that primarily caters to creative businesses who have established clientele and to creative entrepreneurs second. I was excited to go because I've dreamed about going since this particular conference first started, but as it got closer I started to feel hesitant. I don't have an established clientele, I haven't even published my first novel yet, I'm--to use your phrase--a baby writer right now with nothing to show, my freelancing career is in the very beginning stages, etc. But! Everyone was on the same level. We all have different passions and interests and backgrounds and businesses and we are all just humans in the best possible way. It was a very cool experience.
Yessss!!!! I love this for you Tracy! And I'm so glad to connect with you. I think we so often forget that sometimes we've been working on our stories for a long time without even realizing it. It was so helpful to go back through and compile things. A new stage is beginning!
What an awesome opportunity for the retreat! I love that you are pivoting and still planning to make the most of the experience, even if it isn’t what you had originally planned.
"I’ve saved over 500 pages of material—much of which is related to the topic of food. What I’m discovering (I think) is that the book is less about food and more about moving 1000 miles away from home; and finding a way to grow new roots without losing the roots you’ve always had."
I think this is such a powerful realization for us writers: to actually go back through old work--published or not, on our blogs or not--and see what we're really writing about. I love that you had this realization.
And I recently attended a conference that primarily caters to creative businesses who have established clientele and to creative entrepreneurs second. I was excited to go because I've dreamed about going since this particular conference first started, but as it got closer I started to feel hesitant. I don't have an established clientele, I haven't even published my first novel yet, I'm--to use your phrase--a baby writer right now with nothing to show, my freelancing career is in the very beginning stages, etc. But! Everyone was on the same level. We all have different passions and interests and backgrounds and businesses and we are all just humans in the best possible way. It was a very cool experience.
I hope the best for you this weekend as well :)
Yessss!!!! I love this for you Tracy! And I'm so glad to connect with you. I think we so often forget that sometimes we've been working on our stories for a long time without even realizing it. It was so helpful to go back through and compile things. A new stage is beginning!
What an awesome opportunity for the retreat! I love that you are pivoting and still planning to make the most of the experience, even if it isn’t what you had originally planned.
Ah! Thanks Miranda. It's going to be amazing, and I kinda can't wait!