Writer’s Block

I’m a huge Golden Girls fan. I own all 7 seasons on DVD, and I can find a moment of the show for just about any life moment. Those Girls were the best!

There’s a scene when Blanche has decided to become an author, but she has writer’s block. “It’s the worst feeling in the world!” she exclaims to the other Girls. “Wanna bet?” Sophia quips!

I’ve been thinking about this blog for months. I usually have ideas coming out of my ears. Currently, I’m in a place and time where I can and want to write (alone at a bar!), but I can’t think of one thing I’ve wanted to write about lately. 

One of my favorite authors from childhood is Roald Dahl. In my day job, I teach elementary school. A couple years ago I celebrated “Roald Dahl Day” with my class for his 100th birthday. We read many of his books; explored the themes of The BFG, particularly the Dream Jar; and listened to recorded interviews of him from the Internet. 

He had a writing cottage out behind his house. If that’s not THE dream, I don’t know what is! He said that everyday he made himself sit in his chair until noon whether he had anything to write or not. That was a big inspiration for me to start this blog. Just. Write. Jackie!

Maybe my writing cottage is this bar. Maybe I make myself sit here a certain amount of time no matter what {I kid- mostly!}. 

Truthfully, coming here was a bit of an exercise in motivation. They serve half-priced drafts on Sundays, and for a couple weeks I’ve been trying to get myself out, even if it meant going on my own. I finally did it today! There’s just something about getting out on my own that is terrifying but exhilarating. It definitely gives me time to think and process writing ideas too. 

So I’m glad I’m sticking it out here. I enjoy the half-price drafts; I do not particularly enjoy allll the time in my head. But then sometimes I do. So I write!

And I’ve done that for today. Twice. And it feels good to get started! 

To Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, Sophia, and Roald! And to my second post. 

Cheers!