I do need to make time to write. I’d like to follow the model of Miss A, my student, shown above. She constantly carries a notebook and writes beautiful poetry, songs, and stories.
I wrote a lot of blog posts this past year (here and here). I didn’t have a blogging schedule; I just wrote when I had to or was inspired to. I also write models of work to share with my students. However, I want this summer to bring a commitment to write more than that. I want to write for me. I need to dig in and stir things up in my writing world.
I will commit to a daily 15-minute writing session (or more). In the summer, this will be easier. When the fall rolls around, I just hope I have developed a habit that can’t go away.
I prefer to write on my computer on the couch in the living room. This is my lovely view here in Iowa:
However, I can write anywhere, and I always have a notebook of some sort with me for taking notes and doodling.
I have told my husband and Sheri, my writing buddy for the #TeachersWrite Summer Writing Camp.
I’m also telling YOU–that is, anyone else who may be reading this post. Thank you! Thanks for joining in the journey with me, and I hope you will leave a comment and a link, so you can tell me your plan too.
Thanks, Kate, for facilitating the camp.
What a beautiful view for writing! I really need to carry paper with me for when inspiration hits.
Deb and Jessica,
Thanks for commenting and reading! Looking forward to our writing times together.
Denise
Love your view, Denise! You’re sure to find inspiration looking at that each day.
What a beautiful view. I also love my comfy couch in my living room, but I do not have a view like yours. Good luck with your wriiting. I go by Niecy on my blogs, but I am also Denise.
Way to make a commitment, Denise. And I know Deb Day; I lived across the street from her when I was a LOT younger and still living at home. She’s a great teacher, too!
@Niecy,
Thanks for commenting. I hope you’ll leave a link to your blogs so I can find you!
Denise
Laurel,
Thanks! That is so interesting that you know Deb! I’m glad you told me about the challenge, Laurel.
Denise