Writing in general has been on my mind this week, maybe because I haven’t done any? I had a hectic weekend and then was out a couple of days with other fun(not) stuff. But writing seems to stay on my mind anyway. It’s something that is there even when I’m not sure I want it to be. I think that must have some deeper meaning that I am willing to evaluate right now.

As loop moderator of my local RWA chapter loop I took it upon myself to issue writing challenges in early 2007. I was just resurfacing with the group and opening myself up to the idea of writing again, period. I had taken a long break, but regardless writing or stories rather were itching to get out. I thought I needed writing challenges and the group was excited to have something fun and writing oriented taking place on the loop. In April I posed a dialogue challenge offering several opening lines. I know for certain that three of the scenes written because of that issued challenged have helped to propel members interest in writing or helping move them forward. Mine did. I’m back to dreaming up writing challenges this week. I figure it’s time to issue a few.

I feel as if I at a stalemate. I have stories to write and tons of idea, but I guess I get overwhelmed sometimes. Waiting to be propelled into the right direction… and that my friends is as philosophical as I get.