Synergy

September 9th, 2007 by Lia Sebastian

Not feeling so good today, though I feel marginally better after taking a long nap. Unfortunately, I missed out on a fun concert with six bands. I’m kind of vexed about that. Why can’t we get sick at convenient times? (Is there ever a convenient time to be sick?) /End Whine.

I’ve been listening to more RWA conference classes this week. One was on finding your writing style, and I found it quite illuminating. The speaker talked about being a left-brained writer or a right-brained writer, and on the importance of reaching a kind of synergy.

For writers like me who start a lot of stories, finding that synergy means going back to a story and finishing it. Other writers may struggle with the internal editor who keeps them from moving forward in a story until the previous chapter is perfect. Those writers somehow need to tap into whatever will allow them to get the story out.

I’m oversimplifying, but I encourage writers to listen to this presentation if they have a chance: Figuring Out Your Creative Process by Carla Neggers. You might find it as illuminating as I did.

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2 Responses

  1. Heather Says:

    I’m so sorry you were sick last weekend! I hope you’re almost 100%.

    I love your thoughts about synergy. Something you said really clicked for me. Thanks for sharing your insight!

  2. Anonymous Says:

    I hope you feel better by now. I linked to your blog through Heather’s. I love reading your thoughts. Maybe I’ll take courage from my daughters and get started on this blog thing too. Love, Mom

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