Regarding my book-writing progress, I wasn’t feeling hopeful at all these last ten days. I also knew I was due to write a blog post but didn’t know what to write. I tried not to panic about not knowing, as five more days went by.
Gardening is one of the things that
(For those who don’t know, a plot is an allotted piece of land rented from the local Council. Its purpose is to grow vegetables and fruit, and some flowers, if you wish).
I spent several hours working on my plot and felt so much better. I dug in the dirt, weeded, hoed, stretched every muscle, erected bamboo cane supports and planted some runner bean seeds. The seeds were very easy to push into the fine soil. I patted them down lovingly and watered them in.
When I got home I had a long soak in a bubble bath. Then I read an old diary entry from last May, where I had written an outline plot for my book and sketched out the three acts. I was surprised by (and liked) what I’d written.
“Hey, maybe this book
I had started to feel more hopeful.
Then I sat down at my desk, turned on the fairy lights and wrote this blog post.
Having felt despondent for over a week, feeling I wasn’t getting anywhere fast – either at my allotment
Gardening had eased my troubled mind. I’m doing fine after all – and so too (I think) are both plots. 😉
Hi Claire, glad you got your post done. I was must wondering where it was😋. Loved it too. I like the new length and it had a very positive and ‘carry on’ be calm don’t panic feel. Made me feel better
I’m really glad Su – I’ve missed your lovely positive comments! Next post was a little while coming (and am about to post it very soon!) All will be explained. Let me know how it’s going with you if you’d like to – no pressure! But I’d love to hear. 🙂