After long time I have written so much. Always wanted to do this but never managed to bring myself to do it. With year end and new beginning, I was wondering what do I want to do this year. Procrastination came on top list - i.e. to stop doing it and getting things done. I am a writer of many unpublished thoughts and stories. I must have written numerous stories and essays in mind but hardly on paper.
Procrastination was just 1 reason. Probably it was effect and not cause of lack of writing. Underlying issue is my lack of self-confidence in my writing skills. I must have tried - not full heartedly - numerous books that could teach me tricks on writing. Finally I found the book: A Writer's Coach (http://www.amazon.com/Writers-Coach-Editors-Guide-Words/dp/0375423273). And I learned, there is no short cut - daily writing is the only way. To add to this, I am reading Naipaul's essay and I knew it - there is writer in me and I need to bring it out.
In this tech era - a blog era - how difficult can it get. My initial posts are just to fight my inertia. I will persevere to improve and write on for life. This is just a beginning of new year.... I aim to write weekly here. Hopefully....
Finally my typing can't keep up with my speed of thought. I got to go... . Catch up later.
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