Entry 187: Discovering the Golden Shovel

I’ve never been good at keeping a journal. It all boils down to consistency. There are days when I skip making an entry. Life can crowd out the time I need to write down my thoughts about a day’s events. I’ve also been reluctant to pose as an expert on the writing process. If I knew anything of value about writing, my work would already be in print. I went out on a skinny limb in 2022 when I shared my 365 days of thankfulness. The exercise forced me to put myself out there with my soft belly exposed. Thank you for joining me on my journey in the written word. Therefore, I plan to keep a journal in 2023 to document my progress. I will call this post Entry 187: Discovering the Golden Shovel.

Note: I consider editing an important part of the writing process. Editing is where all the artistry happens.

My morning writing before I started Entry 187: Discovering the Golden Shovel

It’s been one of those days. During my morning pages, I wrote poetry instead of editing Amazing Buchanan and the Beast. I am experiencing a time crunch today. Golden Shovel Poetry caught my attention for July. A poet using this style of found poetry uses a poem by another poet as the last word of every line. This form is trickier than it sounds. William Blake happened to be one of my favorites in college. I have a small collection of his that I plan to use.

The book I am currently reading right now and Entry 187: Discovering the Golden Shovel

I finished Othello Bach’s How to Write a Great Story. I remember reading it in the past. Her suggestions were helpful, but publishing has changed since I acquired this little book. Writers are more involved with Indy publishing these days. Plus, we do most of our research online instead of visiting bookstores and libraries. Still, I found the book filled with helpful information.

What I’m listening to right now and Entry 187: Discovering the Golden Shovel

I put an Unplugged 10,000 Maniacs CD on today and listened.

Who is Molly Shea?

Molly Shea is an accomplished fictional short story writer from Indiana who writes short stories and novels about a fictional town called Tecumseh.  To read more of her short stories and adventures, click here.

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