The process of writing

I sat to write my first post on my first blog on my first website, and all I could think of was, “technical writing.” Surely, more interesting topics are available, but for me, I think of the years I’ve spent writing, editing, and analyzing technical content.

Every tech writer has a book in them, and mine is a murder mystery, more than one. I wrote one a few years ago, but lost in the morass of outlining, plotting, and structure, it ground to a dead halt. Last year, I picked up my virtual pen and took my courage in my hands and began the journey anew.

I have a brave critique group, a supportive husband and friends, and no free time to write.

I am involved in cat rescue, have a lot of cats, work a full time job, and please, have no time. But I have the fire in the belly, and so words are getting put on paper. How do they happen? How does it happen that I have these stories in me? I can’t answer you.

But I know you have a story in you too. I encourage you to start. Write down your thoughts, your ideas, and before long, you’ll have a book in your head as well.