LESSON LEARNED

I read somewhere that not only inspiration is needed in the writing process but also structure.  I have just realized that important tid bit.  I use to write when I was struck by an idea, emotion, or revelation.  Then some time would pass when I would begin writing again and I never seemed to finish what I had started.  I found out that not only inspiration is needed but also a work ethic.  Just like going to a job for a certain period of time, you need to also set aside time each day to write.  Now this isn't a flawless plan.  There has been many times I sat there with pen in hand but nothing on paper.  I guess this would be the so called "writer's block."  But I learned that if I don't atleast try I become lazy in my efforts.  I start getting absorbed in TV shows or other non-sense.  I am not saying watching your favorite show is a bad thing, just when it consumes most of your time.  I never thought the writing process would need structure the way a daily 9-5 job would.  But it actually does.  Maybe because I didn't learn this lesson earlier in life, I haven't had much success in completing the projects that I started. 

I read lots of tips and feedback on how different authors have different ways of creative writing.  I am not trying to replicate them.  I merely try to find useful information that I can possible learn from.  Everyone has their own style and their own way of doing things.  I have to say though I love it more when I am writing with inspiration rather than structure.  It could be in the middle of night or during a shower that a thought or emotion strikes me and I have to write it down before I lose it.  It is just thrilling to me.  I embrace the creative side of my brain.  Maybe if I embraced the other side I would be a doctor or a lawyer. HaHa.  But I just love books.  I love reading them.  I love collecting them.  And I love writing them. 

I would love to hear the ways that you write.  What works best for you?  What sparks your inspiration?  Do you have a structure when it comes to creative writing?  Let me know!  The suspense is killing me.