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Dear Reader,
Writing for me, is kind of like exercise. Now and then I can't wait to sit down and get started--I'm psyched--the words are flowing and it feels so good. But most of the time when I sit down to write, it's a slow walk, a gentle saunter, put one foot in front of the other and see what kind of ideas show up on my notebook. Then I start picking up the pace, moving into an easy jog, and soon I'm sprinting and I didn't even realize when I changed the speed. It's a runner's/writer's high and when I'm in the midst of it, life is good. This is what I was meant to do.
It feels good to write, to see the words, create phrases, then sentences. I reread them and smile, string them together and the paragraphs appear. Juggle some lines, exchange some words. Fret a bit, because I almost always get stuck--can't find the right word, can't figure out how to end. I crank the music a little louder and before I know it there's a smile on my face and "I'm bringing it on home".
It's finished, turn it over to an editor and a proofreader. But first reread the little gem. Ah yes, it's good, it's fun. I hope someone else likes it, too. I'm so glad I write for a living.
Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.
Suzanne Beecher
Suzanne@DearReader.com
http://www.DearReader.com
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