“Home” for me is writing. I have never suffered as much as I do when, for whatever reason, I give it up for a period of time. Whenever I turn back to it, it welcomes me back with open arms. I lose myself in it. It is my personal process of healing. If I don’t write, my unspent creative energy builds up into a big block of worry, and that is unhealthy.
In my autograph diary in which I got autographs from my teachers and schoolmates back in high school, one of my teachers told me to keep a hold onto writing, as she herself regretted letting go of it. Whenever I experience the peaceful bubble I can cocoon myself into when I write after a break from it, I recall this piece of advice from her and doubly appreciate it. I would be a fool to give up writing permanently. It is just hard-wired into my brain.
My brother is my personal cheerleader as far as writing goes. He is responsible for getting me to set up a “writing tracker”, which is basically a notebook in which I chart my writing progress. As usual, I either have several works in progress at one time, or none at all. I suppose it’s “all or nothing” for me.
My latest return to writing has been a happy one. I finally started writing my book, for real this time. I started a serial story for one of the magazines I write for. Both projects are enough to keep me on my toes. I aim to see both projects through to completion. That would be a serious achievement for me as a writer.
So, here goes nothing. I’m all set to continue my writing journey. I’ll keep you posted as to how it goes!
This was a lovely blog. Thank you.
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I’m glad you liked it.
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I’m so glad you returned back to writing! I know how it feels to not write for a while =(
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I want a copy of that writing tracker or an example! I, too, am a passionate writer. Ever since… (1998). I’ve my two sisters who are great writing pals.
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The writing tracker is just the date with what I’ve written that day. For example,
[Date]
Wrote ~400 words on book
Wrote ~250 words on story
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So true. Writing for me is so therapeutic .. it offloads what’s on my mind. Wish you the best on your writing journey.
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Thank you 🙂
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Wow thanks for sharing your personal journey with writing
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My brother is also my biggest cheerleader and was the one who continues to encourage me to grow. Alhamdulilah for our brothers. 🙂
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So happy to see you back at it Iqra! Many blessings and may Allah put barakah in it for you. I know you can finish both these projects and look forward to reading them, insha’Allah. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Janet 🙂
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Glad to see you back to writing. Looking forward to reading your future posts in sha Allah
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Kudos that you started writing….May Allah SWT bless you always….Waiting to read the story…..
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I totally feel you. I started writing as a marketing tool for my business but soon fell in love with it and realized I actually had stuff to say! Anytime I leave it I end up coming back not long after. Best of luck on your journey!
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Good going! 🙂
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Thank you 🙂 Seeing a comment from you, I can’t describe my feelings properly.
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Very long time. How about we share an email to get back 🙂
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Sure. Just emailed you 🙂
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