I was in a queer mood, thinking myself very old: but now I am a woman again - as I always am when I write.
Virginia Woolf
Writing transforms us from the present into the potential - which is whatever we want it or us, to be. I have been exponent of correct spelling and grammar in the past, in the interest of clarity. However, getting the idea, wish, critique, proposal, fantasy, whatever down on to the page is the first and most important achievement. Having the courage to put it in black and white, and open yourself to being critiqued, is momentous - first for you, then maybe the world. Editing comes second. The act of writing is cathartic even if it is not for public consumption. Many articles have been written on writing as a therapy; it can dissipate negative feelings as well as create a positive experience.
Today I am particularly writing in Trebuchet font in honour of a friend, Pip, who loved trebuchets, and got me involved in researching them for him when he was stuck (grumpily) in hospital and away from his computer. He loved reading and writing about many other things including pirates.
Please write a comment, just so you write something today! From Lynda
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