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Sinclair Lewis was a famous writer back in the '20s and he made an astute observation on writing. Once he was just staring out the window. His wife asked him, "What are you doing?" And his answer was, "Even if I am just looking out the window - I'm working." And isn't that the truth if you are a committed writer? If you are into a story your mind, or subconscious mind, is always working and it's working for you.

My wife can always tell when I am working on a novel. I will be somewhat distracted and often have to ask her to repeat a question. When that happens she says, "Your charactered are talking to you, aren't they?" I might not be conscious of that, but she is correct. My characters will be telling me what they are doing or saying or seeing.

Sometimes I think that beginning writers work too hard at it. Don't get me wrong. Writing a 300 page novel where all the parts come together at the end is hard work. But I do know from experience that you can't "force" your writing. If you do, it won't be any good. I think that writing is sort of like fine wine - the story has to age and mature before it is ready to be written. Of course, you could and should practice the skills of writing. But the heart of the story will come to you when it is ready for you to tell it. And it will be a good piece of work.

Until next week - Good luck and keep writing.

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