Lately, when I have sat down to write a poem or to continue working on the longer fiction projects I have open, I haven’t felt as confident with the writing as I did before this closure. There’s something about quarantine lockdown that dries up that spark of excitement I used to have after creating a new, imaginative product. It’s a hesitation I haven’t yet really learned to conquer...hopefully that will come soon!
Also, like everyone else, I’ve have a lot of down-time, and per curiosity (and to try and avoid the inevitable time-sucking scrolling), I’ve applied for some freelance side writing, just to force myself into a more “productive” mindset. While forcing myself into productivity, I’ve found that I really enjoy creative nonfiction and journaling—and that doing these things makes me feel better overall.
...And so birthed the idea to start a blog. I have a writer Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WB-Healy-Writer-1031001847037604/) I have a writer Instagram (@wbhealy.writer) But they have been underused and neglected.
I wanted an avenue where I could write about a few select things: Teaching, Creative Writing, Disney and Travel, and Art. And, I hope that writing these things will jumpstart the creative side of my writing that has currently been drastically undercharged. I know I need to recharge it—I just haven’t figured out -how- to do that yet.
Another thought that came about: Why not create a safe place for others to share their thoughts as well? I could facilitate their positivity! I’m good at that! And helping others makes me feel good!!
...So, here you are.
Subscribe to the page if you want. Or not. Discuss in the Forum, which is font to be 100% viewer interactive. Or not. Read the blogs. Or not.
Do what makes you happy. Just do something.
Whatever the way, it’s “out there” now, and I’m happy with it. It’s a polished product I can see with flashing colors and scrolling picture bars and pretty backgrounds.
It makes me happy.
I hope it will make you happy, too. Don’t be shy. Come on over—I welcome everyone!!
