The Long Road
We writers all take this journey, traveling on a long road. I for one believe that the journey is worthwhile. Some of us will find publishers, some of us may self publish, even a few of us will fall on the wayside and give in. But hopefully fellow traveller, no one can take away the pleasure of putting pen to paper, or seeing a story flow onto the screen.
For me traveling this road is like cycling, often rewarding, but always interesting. And when the sun shines usually delightful, though I may find it hot and tiring. So even if a rogue motor vehicle attempts to thwart my path, I for one enjoy taking part in Sunday Photo Fiction. I feel like I am riding in a peloton, whilst being carried forward on the slipstream of other writers.
Footnotes:
My thanks to all who take the time to comment on my writing. It has helped me no end. I find myself frustrated that my skill in commenting is not so good. In my case a rogue motor vehicle is my computer !
My apologies if this post seems more a blog, but that’s where the prompt took me this week. I and my family have been all been life long cyclists, and so I should have been able to proffer several amusing incidents. Perhaps that may occur later.
Nice analogy Michael
Thank you Iain, it was just where my muse took me, perhaps due to my having to draft a non fiction newsletter for a garden railway group.
Yes, we writers tread the lonely road, and hence are the bravest. I loved this rambling, analogical piece, Michael.
A road perhaps less lonely with the advent of the internet. It was lovely to receive your feedback. Mike
No apologies needed and you used the prompt well in your analogy. I think you expressed the thoughts of many of us. And I struggle with commenting too, especially when I am late to the game. It seems like it has all been said before. But maybe that is the writer in us. We aren’t satisfied with a simple well done; we feel we must create something totally unique, sort of like our stories. I’m glad you enjoy Sunday Photo Fiction. I do too.
Susan, In replying to another post, I realised that in a way, taking part is like being mentored. Which is great.