need-an-extension

NO, not that kinda extension…though my mind went there when I wrote it–especially after the “toy” party several gals and I attended Saturday–an eye opening experience to say the least. I am working on the challenge I issued myself, I am just a tad behind–there is light at the end of the over-committed tunnel, I swear I can almost make out shapes and everything.

So . . . to keep y’all occupied until my arse gets in gear . . . .

Why does everyone think that they can write a book? I can’t remember where I heard someone talking about it recently–like Sunday, (I think it was actually on TV) but they hear you’re a writer and start asking questions like, “I’ve always wanted to write a book, how do you do it?”

For some reason this question offends me–I am a touchy person, so maybe it’s just one of my many hang-ups–dunno. I will say it doesn’t seem to bother me if someone has already started the process and asks for pointers, cause God knows I had no clue when I first started and guidance was the biggest asset next to my computer. But that sounds-like-fun/easy is what drives me insane!

It is fun, sure and in the beginning it was easy because you didn’t know any better to realize all the work that goes into being published. But it is work. It is a product and a business that needs to be worked on (yeah, Ames I can hear your foot tapping telling me to get my arse in gear–working on it, swear!).

I do suppose some people want to write as that avenue for relaxation from real life, and it is a creative process that can be rewarding in the end. But it just sounds so . . . I dunno . . . like it’s so damn easy anyone can do it (told you, touchy).

What about y’all . . . do you get this questiuon when folks know you’re a writer? And does it hack you off like me?