Halfway through June!
Hello, Write Edge readers! Can you believe we’re halfway through June?? The pandemic has done a weird number on time — it seems to stretch to interminable periods, yet when you blink you feel like you’ve lost huge gaps within seconds.
Maybe it’s not the pandemic. Maybe I was abducted by aliens. Or fell asleep. Or…something.
(That makes me wonder how Sleeping Beauty felt. :D)
Sorry! My mind is running in several different directions today. Back on track. Yes, halfway through June. I’m writing and reviewing and learning and preparing to help others learn. Not as much editing going on these days, not in the formal sense, but I’m working on small projects that get me close. If you have a writing project or know of someone who has a writing project and want help, shoot me an email.
Writing, though, takes time and effort and energy, as does any life passion. The motivational quote for this week goes straight to the heart of it, because although our passions fulfill us in wonderful ways we do have to give up other things for them.
“Every book has been written with guilt, powered by pain. Every book has been a baby I did not bear, 10,000 meals I did not cook, 10,000 beds I did not make.”—Erica Jong
Sometimes finding the time to write is the biggest challenge, but we press on. To that end, I have this week’s short story for you. It’s a continuation of a previous story that tapped on my shoulder, asking to be added to. So I did. Here’s an excerpt:
I flinched as if someone had struck me. What did Martin Randolph think of himself? I was just doing him a favor. I’d only owned the house for two months, for god’s sake. And I’d spent money on the postage, money I could have put toward something else. I didn’t have to try to return his stuff to him.
Read the full story now on The Write Edge Writing Workshop!
In the middle of the week, I’ll share a new book review. On Wednesday I’ll let you know what I thought of The Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton. Given that the book is about a hurricane and we’ve just embarked, officially, on hurricane season, books about monster storms are definitely timely. Come back to find out whether I liked this one on The Write Edge Bookshelf!
At the end of the week, I’ll share new Insta posts. Did you miss previous ones? If you’re on Instagram, you can check out my posts with my handle, @EktaRGarg, or get little thumbnails right here on the main page of the blog. Be sure to come back for new pictures on Friday!
Also, I was recently on The Writescast Network again with author r.r. campbell talking about the intersection of inner conflict and theme in writing. If you have some time to spend, check out the episode and all of the other great content Ryan has to share in this incredible space for lovers of the craft.
Have a great week, readers!
E.R.G.
