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When I write, I draw on my experiences as a woman with a painful past, a rapturous wife and mother, a world traveler, and a spiritualist. For me, writing is an art form. Like an artist, the work becomes more than I imagined it would be. When I set out to write a story with a particular idea or character in mind, words I cannot claim as my own flow from a magical and mysterious place through me and onto paper. The work takes on a life of its own; it is living art. The process fascinates me, satiates me, and makes my life more meaningful. Please read my stories! If you would like to offer me feedback on my work, please click here and sign up for a free membership: https://heftynicki.Writing.com I hope to see you there!
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#670822 added October 7, 2009 at 3:39pm
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Yesterday, I started working on my entry for the WYRM's Gauntlet final round. I'm writing outside my genre, unsure of myself, struggling. I managed to eke out 183 words. All day. Mingled with my frustrations was terror. How on earth will I write 2200+ words a day for NaNo when I can't even hit the 200 mark? Yup, I'm s-s-scar-ed!

Today was better. I told myself I would write 2200 words today, no matter what. And I did!! (Phew) I actually wrote 2631 words. It is the roughest rough draft I have ever written in my life. I only have until the 12th to shape this thing up and get it entered. I'll definitely be going down to the wire on this one. *Laugh*

I have to remind myself: Contests are for learning and growing as a writer. I'm definitely achieving those goals. When I stop being so competitive with myself, I usually notice more fluidity in my thoughts and writing.

I'm finished for today, but I feel good. Maybe I can do NaNo afterall...(*gulp*)

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