As it happens when a person is really busy, productivity in some areas will start to suffer. The last week has been beyond hectic which meant that I’ve barely revised or written anything. And the feeling of having gone a whole weeks without creating or producing something chafes. The irritation and frustration led me to do some troubleshooting and some self investigating about what I am really trying to accomplish [as it turns out not having a definite plan or goal to work towards is not good for me] some people can work that way, I tend to work better with some project or end in mind.

I’ve also realized that in my self-education in writing [my studies are focused in the stem fields] I need to widen my knowledge base as well as really start looking at works out there as lessons. SO I’ve decided to incorporate a self-guided lesson plan that will hopefully teach me something and make the whole writing process more enjoyable and multifaceted for me. Over the next seven months I will read and dissect either two short stories or a novel per month and post a short review/what I’ve learned post on here.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on how you go about learning how to write, if self taught or otherwise. Otherwise, good week to all.

MNS