This reminds me of Something Matt Hogan wrote about once: On the Blank Page. it really helped me at the time. He made the case that simply sitting there staring at a blank page for an hour _was still a good use of time_ because you're rearranging your mind just thinking of the thing to write, and that's good
I love your newsletter, Alastair! (Is it okay if I use your first name or would you prefer "Mr Johnston?") It's like a tiny visit to England and knowing you'd serve some tea and a scone or two if I were to visit. (With clotted cream and jam, of course and milk for the tea!) I'd never drop in, and I live in the States but I just wanted you to know. Please be as kind to yourself as you are to everyone else!!
This reminds me of Something Matt Hogan wrote about once: On the Blank Page. it really helped me at the time. He made the case that simply sitting there staring at a blank page for an hour _was still a good use of time_ because you're rearranging your mind just thinking of the thing to write, and that's good
Thanks for this Joseph, that's a really interesting perspective on the blank page syndrome. And helpful too.
I love your newsletter, Alastair! (Is it okay if I use your first name or would you prefer "Mr Johnston?") It's like a tiny visit to England and knowing you'd serve some tea and a scone or two if I were to visit. (With clotted cream and jam, of course and milk for the tea!) I'd never drop in, and I live in the States but I just wanted you to know. Please be as kind to yourself as you are to everyone else!!
Thanks Yuma, and Alastair is fine, Mr Johnston always makes me feel very old.
I’m glad you like my tales from England. Tea is always on offer. And maybe a biscuit or two.