Sandy Supposes....

Writing

Motivational Monday! Author Philip Roth , born on this day in 1933, once said "I think I write and publish as often as I do because I can't bear being without a book to work on... I don't feel I have this to say or that to say or this story to tell, but I know I want to be occupied with the writing process while I'm living." What do you think? What gets you through the end of one thing and the start of another?

          I can certainly understand Roth's reasoning re the process of writing. I don't always have a burning reason, or motive, or message, but I like writing. Stories usually evolve from an idea, a spark, a memory, or a prompt. Sometimes, I have a sense of where the story is going, but more often than not the words carry it along.

         I like the challenge of writing. There are so many words and combinations thereof to mix/mingle/unite. Scenery, action, and characters may be described/portrayed in endless ways. Anything may be altered and re-configured. Seemingly random unconnected words may be woven into a tale that has flow.

         A few of my stories are motivated by actual events and people. I am drawn to preserving/sharing this. Oftentimes, I attempt to provoke laughter. We have our foibles, and our triumphs.

         I'm certain I will continue to discover more fodder for my writing.