Thanks for bringing up Huey Long. I don't remember who wrote the novel, I believe it was titled "The Kingfisher" based on his life and death, but I do remember enjoying it very much. I believe that's a great credit to the author. You too may live on in others in such a fashion. You seem to have the stuff for it. Keep writing, I've enjoyed reading you as well as that old unforgettable novel. Thank you.
Good advice here. I'll add one thing: inspiration comes from writing more often than the other way around. When you start getting those words down on the page, no matter how awkward and raw they look, you start to see the possibilities. You've got something to work with. Then you take it from there.
In addition to everything else, it's a job, even if it's a hobby. At your workplace, would you sit around all day waiting for inspiration to strike? If you actually want to keep that job - of course not. Same thing, if you actually want to finish that book.
“People aren’t distractions, but technology and entertainments are.” This, especially the part about people, is true and something it can take a young writer a long time to learn (some never learn it period). And I do think it’s something to learn, not simply to realize
“How to erase anxiety as a writer? I don’t know if I can tell you. It’s like a pitcher being asked where his velocity comes from. Throw harder, I guess.”
I can sure feel that in myself. Coming to writing late after a successful—albeit bullheaded —athletic and business career.
Great essay. Plus realized that rotor is a palindrome.
I did not!
Thanks for bringing up Huey Long. I don't remember who wrote the novel, I believe it was titled "The Kingfisher" based on his life and death, but I do remember enjoying it very much. I believe that's a great credit to the author. You too may live on in others in such a fashion. You seem to have the stuff for it. Keep writing, I've enjoyed reading you as well as that old unforgettable novel. Thank you.
Yes!! Do it!
However, I can't identify who is in the photo....
Good advice here. I'll add one thing: inspiration comes from writing more often than the other way around. When you start getting those words down on the page, no matter how awkward and raw they look, you start to see the possibilities. You've got something to work with. Then you take it from there.
In addition to everything else, it's a job, even if it's a hobby. At your workplace, would you sit around all day waiting for inspiration to strike? If you actually want to keep that job - of course not. Same thing, if you actually want to finish that book.
“People aren’t distractions, but technology and entertainments are.” This, especially the part about people, is true and something it can take a young writer a long time to learn (some never learn it period). And I do think it’s something to learn, not simply to realize
“How to erase anxiety as a writer? I don’t know if I can tell you. It’s like a pitcher being asked where his velocity comes from. Throw harder, I guess.”
I can sure feel that in myself. Coming to writing late after a successful—albeit bullheaded —athletic and business career.
Harder, faster, more!
who is the guy in the photo?
Henry Miller
Nice essay. Keep your rotor spinning!