The hope of spring

Hello, Write Edge readers! Another week of social distancing, of waiting for numbers to fill the news. So many people have begun to get anxious and protest what they think are unreasonable measures. I wish they’d listen to the medical professionals in charge and stay put. There’s a reason why we’re being asked to stay at home. Don’t agree with the measures? Fine. But ask yourself and your loved ones all a question:

Would you be willing to stake your life or their lives on it?

***end of soapbox***

Here in my corner of the world, I’m still writing and editing, still reaching out to others in the virtual writing community to do my part to help them. I’m getting involved with new opportunities, and I’ll be sure to share them as they become newsworthy. In the meantime, we march on here at The Write Edge!

First, our motivational quote for the week. I love this, because it reminds us to push past those fumbling first efforts. It also reminds us that creative pursuits are worth their weight in gold simply for doing them.

“Don’t freeze, don’t stop, don’t worry that it isn’t good enough, or it isn’t perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life. Whatever it is you’re scared of doing, do it.”—Neil Gaiman

Speaking of creative pursuits, I’ve posted this week’s short story for you. I have to admit, this one’s taunting me a little bit. I might have to turn it into a regular piece, because I don’t think this story or its unnamed narrator are quite done with me yet. Here’s a quick excerpt:

I ran my fingertips across the envelopes I still held. The paper seemed to stiffen. Like someone who’d been hurt and was offered a gentle touch, but they didn’t know whether they could trust the other person.

“If you want, you can put fresh stamps on them and drop them in the mail.”

I scoffed. “Do you really think they’ll end up where they’re supposed to go?”

Read the whole story now on The Write Edge Writing Workshop!

On Wednesday, I’ll share a brand new book review with you. Earlier this month, the YA novel The Lucky Ones by Liz Lawson released. Find out what I thought of the book in the middle of the week on The Write Edge Bookshelf.

And, finally, on Friday, I’ll go back to parenting adventures and let you in on how staying at home is affecting us in Weeks 5 and 6. Come back for that at the end of the week on Growth Chart.

Have a good day and week, readers. Stay safe, stay home, stay healthy.

E.R.G.