Henry James

Henry James wrote that the essence of his craft as a writer was loneliness--more profound than discipline or genius. As for myself and many writers, solitude remains the home base. Writing is a lonely art.

I want to thank my sister, Jane for creating this beautiful Blog for me. And now down to the business of the day. My deadline is January 15th for the first draft of Dreamworld. This is day three and I have 2,000 words.

My day went something like this. I was furious with my husband for digging up my lily bed. So angry, that I thought about driving 40 miles to spend the afternoon in a movie. Then I decided that it's only flowers and in the grand scheme of things it's not all that important. Besides, I had a moment of flash-back that I was being my mother.

I cheated today and did not write but spent three hours thinking and planning my plot. Now, I'm working in my idea book so that next week I'll remember all those threads.

Jane called and we discussed a wonderful, interesting book that she is working on. I wish I had her DISCIPLINE.