22 July 2012

My Pledge

I'm about to commence a journey to somewhere I believe in. I hope that you will follow me; be with me when I stumble and fall; celebrate the highs with me. This will be a journey that won't start with "once upon a time", and may not end with "they all lived happily ever after". That is what makes it a journey worth taking.

The journey has begun - come join me.
I'm inspired. I wasn't looking for inspiration - I just found it. I could blame Tom Cruise and 1988's "Cocktail". "I bet he's got a success manual behind the bar. Come on, where is it?" But it isn't his fault. I just saw a couple of books on writers and blogging, and something inside me told me to get reading. It was something I felt deep inside my belly, a willing; a drive that I could not ignore. So I did - I got reading. Jeff Goins spoke to me in his book "You are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One)". Yes Jeff, you are right. I haven't been acting like one. It's time to change. I believe in writing. It is who I am - and heck, it has taken me long enough to realise that and take it seriously.

So I mean to start acting like a writer. I mean to speak from somewhere deep down inside myself and be honest and true to myself and my readers. The first thing I need to do of course is write more. A little obvious, but I make my pledge. It isn’t going to be easy with all the worrying about my health and my father with his Alzheimer’s. These are always going to be distractions – and important ones I can not ignore. I know I will never be able to show what I write to my father and see him smile in pride, but my pledge is made nonetheless. Something visceral within my body told me to write, and I hope it is that same thing which will drive me onwards.

I'll keep you updated on my journey while I try to accomplish my goals of creating a successful blog, growing myself and my brand when I find it. I'll share the pain and champagne. I hope you'll join me, and take a sip of course.

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5 comments:

Kevin said...

I too have a desire to write but apart from poems about people I have had little success and am finding it harder as the years roll by to maintain motivation. You have youth on your side and have discovered a motivation. Your illness and that which has swept over Terry like an angry tide are obvious blocks but I know you have the determination to succeed and my prayers are that you find peace in the family for the rest of your lives.

Anonymous said...

C S Wimsey, intriguing name,
Aspiring writer, seeking fame
Vulpecula Borealis, a name from the stars,
A literary alias without any scars
Who is this phenomenon, J K Rowling watch out,
Because a competitor is lurking about
Good Luck with your venture and never despair,
Concentrate hard and I will be there.

Inspiration

Helen Laurence said...

You go girl! I'll be following every step and waiting with my boots to kick you when you start slipping!!! Big hugs xx

Sarah said...

I look forward to journeying with you and keeping up to date with the blog! I can relate to the "needing to feel like a writer" thing a lot. Slow and steady wins the race sometimes. A little writing is better than none at all! :)

Alan said...

Will always be round for you on your journey; will also train up Gordon for when I am in meetings... !! :o)