![]() I think we’re all seeking to get better at our craft, and I think that we learn a lot of lessons as we go. ![]() If you’re reading this, chances are you want to learn and improve as a writer. We always say things, like “ I would write today, except I have a huge migraine.” “ I would write today, except I have all these errands to run.” “ I would write today, except the conditions are impossible.” The conditions are always impossible.”Īnd it does feel like that. One of my favorite quotes about writing comes from author Doris Lessing, who says, “Whatever you’re meant to do, do it now. “But Sarah,” you may be saying, “you’ve said before on this very podcast that there is no such thing as perfect conditions for writing.” And you are absolutely correct. The cooling temperatures, rain, snow, and darkness make the perfect conditions for focusing on our works. (Yeah, I was the nerd that looked forward to the beginning of school.)īut I think I’ve really held onto the concept of fall as a new start or the beginning of a creative season. Late summer/early fall was always the beginning of a new school year, and I still associate the beginning of fall with the smell of new school supplies, with possibility, with learning. Or maybe, it’s the school cycle that got ingrained into us as children. Maybe it’s taking melancholy walks through the rain and leaves. Finally, my favorite season is here! I don’t know what it is about fall that writers love - maybe it’s the shift to cooler weather keeping us indoors where our writing materials are.
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