First- Start- Beginning

May 26, 2009

Today is the day- create a blog. This is my start to the journey that I will call writing. I wanted to start but did not know where, whence, or any of the other wh words. So, with the recommendation of Simon and indirect answer to my question of where does one start when one knows that he wants to write I took the plunge and created this blog. I have known about them for years having first learned about them at the Banff Centre from one Jon Husband. I, like many, have finally come around to the new way of thinking and not mamas.
Today or rather tonight, I also attend a workshop titled "Inspiration, Imagination and Invent" hosted by noted children's author Simon Rose (www,simon-rose.com). The seminar will examine the writing process from initial concept through to the finished manuscript, including how to turn ideas into stories, the creation of outlines, story structure, character development, the role of research and the importance of editing and revision. These are the instructions that I have been searching for in order to begin exploring what to write and where to put for others to enjoy. I can also explore the idea I have (rather a book title for a childrens story and a title for a documentary about an aboriginal man who has a very interested and cryptic journey). I also found a resource in a local artist who teaches painting to students who are interested in finding their form whether oil, water, acrylic, etc. I will post more on these discoveries as I start my journey and wind my way down the gravel road.