There are times when I feel so disheartened with my art and my writing. Those days when I ask myself, "Why am I doing this? Why can't I just get a 'regular' job with a 'regular' paycheck? Why do I put so much effort in trying to promote myself, when I'm just being ignored? Why do I spend so much time with the inks and paints or in front of the keyboard when the house needs cleaning, errands need doing, and kids are getting cranky?"
Because I have to. My inner muse whispers into my ear and I listen. The Muse hits me over the head with new ideas to try and whispers, "What if...?" For the longest time, I ignored her and she took her long vacation to Barbados, so by the time I figured it out, she was long gone. It took a while for me to convince her to leave her cabana. I think she was afraid I'd jet over and take her place.
Yeah, right. That would be nice, once in a while. Since I can't do that in real life, I do it on the page and the canvas.
I do it for me and share it with others. That's why I do it.
All original writing and art copyright A. Dameron 2000-2011
Showing posts with label reasons for writing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reasons for writing. Show all posts
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Sunday, November 7, 2010
I Live a Rich Fantasy Life
Writing distracts me from all sorts of storms in my daily life. I can construct all sorts of worlds where my characters actively explore the universe, whether it be through space ships or through relationships. No one is completely good or evil, but they interact each other and enrich their lives.
Yes, I know you can do that in real life too. I have three kids and a husband, plus friends, acquaintances and family I interact with on a daily basis. It's a challenge to deal with two autistic kids, their doctors, therapists and teachers. You just concentrate on getting through the day. Lately, the hubs and I have been doing our own thing, growing somewhat apart.
Writing is an escape, where I can feel like I have some control over the lives of my characters. They can still "boldly go where no one has gone before" without having to worry about a dwindling bank account, or a call from school because your kid lashed out and bit someone because she was frustrated.
Yes, I live a rich fantasy life. I do know that it's just that, fantasy, and that I've still got to deal with real life issues. As much as I wish I could stay in my own literary and artistic creations, I need to remind myself that others need me in real life too. But the fantasy is still there whenever I need to escape.
All original writing and art copyright A. Dameron 2000-2010
Yes, I know you can do that in real life too. I have three kids and a husband, plus friends, acquaintances and family I interact with on a daily basis. It's a challenge to deal with two autistic kids, their doctors, therapists and teachers. You just concentrate on getting through the day. Lately, the hubs and I have been doing our own thing, growing somewhat apart.
Writing is an escape, where I can feel like I have some control over the lives of my characters. They can still "boldly go where no one has gone before" without having to worry about a dwindling bank account, or a call from school because your kid lashed out and bit someone because she was frustrated.
Yes, I live a rich fantasy life. I do know that it's just that, fantasy, and that I've still got to deal with real life issues. As much as I wish I could stay in my own literary and artistic creations, I need to remind myself that others need me in real life too. But the fantasy is still there whenever I need to escape.
All original writing and art copyright A. Dameron 2000-2010
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