Writing life

Many don't know how hard a writer's life is. The majority of writing is in seclusion. All alone. You and your computer. 

Yes, there are workshops, and writing groups, and events. But to really focus, a writer needs to sit their damn butt in the chair and write their stories, poems, plays, and/or essays.

I have a hard time with the seclusion of writing. Working full-time, it's hard to find the time and I'm also a very social person by nature. I'm sure you all know that I'd much rather be at a concert in Vegas or at a bar, then writing. Plus, I have a husband that I spend a lot of time with. Then there's my dog. And my new exercise swimming regime which is definitely a necessity. These are not excuses, just observations. 

When I do write, it's everything. I know this. Yet, I still can't believe I wrote my two books. I also know it was kismet. Finding the time was definitely due to Covid. I didn't go anywhere for months. So every early morning and weekend, I wrote. And wrote. Then wrote some more.

I keep saying that once I retire, I'll focus one hundred percent on my writing. And I mean it. I really do. 

But I also need to focus now. Because now is all there is. It's a writer's life for me. Let me say it again. It's a writer's life for me.