Saturday
Nov262011
What's in a book?
November 26, 2011 * * * * * Posted by: Anyes 
"A book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it, or explore an explosive idea without fear it will go off in your face. It is one of the few havens remaining where a man's mind can get both provocation and privacy. "
-Edward P. Morgan
So much has happened this past few weeks I feel giddy with both excitement and fear. At the beginning of the month, I finally jumped into the cold water of my fears and registered myself to NaNoWriMo. It's about writing a novel or at least trying to, in 30 days. This whole experience I already know now, will be without a doubt in my mind, a turning point in my creative life.
That little action of mine started a ripple effect of sorts. I finally got to begin writing my "novel". The one I always had in my heart, buried so deeply within, it almost got forgotten amongst the other abandoned dreams I had. Getting to finally write the first few pages of this book was very scary. Like a stranger visiting a foreign country for the first time, I felt out of place. I did not know the language, or the culture and did not understand much of anything. Soon enough this veil of uneasiness began to lift up and I felt the magic. The characters in my story were taken me by the hand showing me where we needed to go. I just had to forget about trying to control what was going to happen.
About the time I started writing, Brian Miller from waystationone give me three books titles he thought could be helping me with this writing process of mine. All three books being very popular, it took a bit of time to arrive at my public library. Last week I finally got two of them and started to read right away.
Low and behold this one of is from Stephen King. Back in France, as a young adult I used to read a lot of his books (translated). I remembered how I loved this particular talent of his, to get me scared to the bones just by the way he wrote. He always seemed to know all of my fears and I really enjoyed being terrified when turning the pages of his books. I stopped reading him shortly after being a mother. I could not stand being that scared anymore. Then I stopped reading in French altogether and never went back to reading any of his books in English.
Fast forward 16 years and here I am reading a Stephen King book on writing and loving all of it. I smile knowing that not matter what eventually happens with my writing I am doing it because I love it, and because now that I have started I can not imagine any other way. I am understanding something else too. Those words I have in me are supposed to get out. Whether someone else will want to read them is something I can not worry about now. If it happens it will be in it's own time and I am in no hurry :-)
Low and behold this one of is from Stephen King. Back in France, as a young adult I used to read a lot of his books (translated). I remembered how I loved this particular talent of his, to get me scared to the bones just by the way he wrote. He always seemed to know all of my fears and I really enjoyed being terrified when turning the pages of his books. I stopped reading him shortly after being a mother. I could not stand being that scared anymore. Then I stopped reading in French altogether and never went back to reading any of his books in English.
Fast forward 16 years and here I am reading a Stephen King book on writing and loving all of it. I smile knowing that not matter what eventually happens with my writing I am doing it because I love it, and because now that I have started I can not imagine any other way. I am understanding something else too. Those words I have in me are supposed to get out. Whether someone else will want to read them is something I can not worry about now. If it happens it will be in it's own time and I am in no hurry :-)
Reader Comments (16)
Anyes, if it's in you it has to come out - what a great opportunity you have with NaNoWriMo! I've and read so much about it and I know I couldn't do it, but I'm in awe of everyone who does it. Writing seems to be your passion, and how wonderful that all of it is spilling out after the first few "awkward" days.
Believe it or not, I have never read anything by Stephen King!
love should be the only drive to do things, that is the basis, no matter what will come off it.
oh well done, i'm so happy to hear that it's all going so well (no surprises :).... and do hope you're going to give us some little insights and pieces of the book? i love that your creative journey is so much a part of your life now :)
I was hoping you'd let us know how the experience of this 'writing everyday' for this month was going. Sounds like you've found an outlet for your passion. As Eliza said - would love to read parts and pieces of your book...as it grows. And - I've read that Stephen King book. So very inspiring...
This is so flabbergasting to me, Anyes, because I can't imagine anyone writing a novel, period, let alone in 30 days! That you have gotten as far as you have totally awes me. WOW. Silly question, maybe, but are you writing it in French (which I assume is your native tongue?) or in English? If in English, I am doubly amazed. You rock!
Impressed. Amazed. and...wishing you continued success as you undertake this particular challenge.
I think the important thing is you are doing it because you love it, that will show through in the finished result. I wish you well in your project :-)
i love process just as much....okay...i confess...maybe even more than product! i am fascinated by the twists and turns that add to the mystery....i like the preparing of the meal more than actually eating it!!!
reading about your delight was a smile this morning...your joy oozes from each syllable....bravo!
Just feeling your excitement and passion inspires me. Not to write a novel, but to follow my passion always.
I, for one, cannot wait until the book comes out!
That last paragraph says it all, so well spoken. I'm inspired by your knowing that the words in you have to come out. There is art in some form in all of us that is waiting to be expressed. Happy writing!
All of your kinds words and the love you are showing me is warming my heart and soul. I would be delighted to be sharing parts of my work here with you all. It is such a pleasure to be with you all :-)
Anyes, I am so inspired as you share your process of discovering your creativity and what shape it will take as you share it with the world. Yes, I believe the key is love, just keep loving what you do and what happens after you release it will have it's own life and adventure!.
Gosh, I can hear the bubbles in your voice and your excitement is quite palpable.
I am thrilled for you that your words will now take shape and find proper voice. This must be a grand journey for you.
Very inspiring Anyes! I think it's the only way: doing it because you love it. The end product is far less important.
Yay! for you! I can hear the excitement in your voice, and it is wonderful! I have to check out that book now, I have always loved Stephen King.
Write on!