The words in all my stories are more like paintings in my head,
and my pen is struggling to place them perfectly on the white canvas of the blank page,
so I give it a try often asking myself, how can I better show and not simply tell?
Is my heart the instrument needed to give justice to it all?
or should I just surrender and string those words together, forgetting all about the paintings I envision?
I guess it is always going to be a challenge when words and images often mingle so tightly together in my heart
Far Away In The Sunshine 
I have heard that some people think in words, while others think in pictures. You are a wonderful mix of the two! 😉
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This is so sweet Rufina and it warms my heart. Thank you xo
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yes…I think most of the time it is our hearts that acts as the instrument to allowing us to bring our gifts out 🙂
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It’s a good thing as I tend to follow my heart more often than not 🙂
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such a lovely detailed moon in your shot! I love that quote too.
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This quote is what I am striving for as a writer…still lots to do 🙂
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Write, photograph and meld where you can. Sometimes the words will speak louder and at others the photographs. Today both the image and the words could stand alone. Together it is a slightly different result – and all three have power. I hope that made sense. It did in my head but..
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It totally does Soosie and it give me much to think about. Thinking of you and hoping everything is well xo
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Your imagery and your words are lovely. Your site has a wonderful feel. Thank you for sharing your work with us.
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I am so glad you are enjoying it here and I love your visits 🙂
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I agree with Marcie, just let yourself go!
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It is the thread in the comments…and I am reading it so clearly now…deep breath, letting go …deep breath
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What a stunningly simple image!! My advice would be to just let the words flow…edit them later. Just write!!!
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the part I enjoy the most…writing, just writing 🙂
I am glad you love the moon, taking yesterday evening coming back from town
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I wish I could give you some wise advise here .. but I know nothing about painting or writing. You have a colorful soul and heart. Follow them.
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Oh how I love your words, Viveka Thank you for making my heart smile, 🙂
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I say put it down, and then play with it. And write, write, write. Like how do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice. How do we finish a novel or book? Practice. And just like a painter mixes and starts over and starts over again, so as writers, we craft and think and change and work until just the right word fits in.
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practice and practice some more…very wise and the best way to go forward. Thank you Barbara 🙂
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I say “let go” – simple do. Don’t think or over think. Let your heart flow, let the words go — whatever they are. Get them onto the paper. Then go back and look again and see if you want to make changes. Sometimes our brains take far too much control and want far too much of the credit. That’s ego stepping in. Let go of the ego (and I don’t mean that in a negative sense as in your ego is too big…it’s what we all have and what we all work to keep to a minimum) and see where that takes you. xo
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Letting go…surrendering…actions that seem sometimes so hard for me. I tend to over think everything I write. Then my ego (I agree) gets in the way of wanting to be in charge, which is when the creative part of me shrivels to nothingness.
xo
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I’m working on that same problem in my spiritual life, Anyes. Surrender-easier said than done. But usually better for oneself.
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Very true Nonnie 🙂
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i think you have the right direction for it…and it comes with practice as well…always be writing…make it a daily habit…its like exercise…it builds those muscles….
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I do enjoy the process so much and find it freeing most of the time…then I start questioning what comes out of me…that’s when the trouble starts 🙂
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surrender and bask in all that you create, and the pleasure it brings.
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surrendering…not for the faint of hearts, or the stubborn headed…I am almost there, almost being the operative word here 🙂
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A painter steps back, and squints, then moves forward once more to add another hint of colour to a canvas. Words are rarely placed perfectly on the white canvas of the blank page. Layers after layers are applied, some covering earlier layers. Until the pentimento of myriad layers of words finally shines through for the reader to ‘see’ what the writer has been squinting at.
They call it ‘revision’ because we look at our work, over and over, many times, aiming to get it perfect.
ej
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I love how you describe the work of a writer here ejrunyon and it is helping me look at what I am trying to achieve in a different light. Thank you
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