National Day of Writing - Perfect Timing

Saturday as I was posting my celebrations on Ruth Ayres' blog, I noticed my next post would be number 25.  A small milestone, yet its importance is monumental.

I thought, "Hey, I have made it this far.  I should write about it."

My first thought was to write a list of 25 things I learned through writing on my blog to celebrate.

But, wasn't feeling it.

I already had Monday's IMWAYR ready to go - my list of Mock Newbery Book Club titles for those of you who asked.

Already had my slice written for Tuesday - yes that is a first!  I really need to start "It's Monday Night!  Is Your Slice Written Yet?"

So, I decided against writing my list.  Besides, no one would want to read that anyway.

Day over.

Went to bed.

Sunday morning after reading the paper, I opened my computer and there was Katherine's post on Read, Write, Reflect about National Day of Writing.

She wrote one...little...word...WRITE!

Perfect timing!

So here is my list of 25 things I have learned about writing on my blog and the connections I have made.

a blank page is scary

a blank page is full of possibilities

writing is hard

it starts with just one word

words hurt

words comfort

words make me cry

words make me smile

words make me laugh

feedback and comments are important

proofread comments

writing communities are important

writing connects me to people I don't even know

sharing my writing makes it easier to write again

ideas are easily forgotten

get a notebook

write in the notebook

everyone has a story to tell

stories are found everywhere

small celebrations are still celebrations

celebrate throughout...not just when through

write about the small things

write about the big things

write about things...nature is full of "things"

just write!

I am blessed to be connected with this writing community.  You support; you encourage; you push me to become a better writer and to reach goals I never thought were possible.  Thank you for helping me believe.