Comments on: You and the Writing Cave

By: sharonholly

sharonholly — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:24:21 +0000

I'm so a cave cave dweller. I really liked the comparison of the story with "the Ring" :D That sums up how I feel quite nicely! I often need to be reminded not to hide (myself and my story) all the time, so thanks for that!

By: You and the Writing Cave | A Writer's Notebook ...

You and the Writing Cave | A Writer's Notebook ... — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 20:06:54 +0000

[…] You’ve heard about it. You’ve been in it. You may have even gotten lost in it. The writing cave. The mystical hole we decorate with junk food and tea and bury ourselves in to meet deadlines. It’s comfortable. We have our favorite, overstuffed chair and a wash-worn blanket we cuddle in. A candle flickers in the corner and soft music drifts around our shoulders like a mesmerizing piece of gauze, fluttering in the breeze that sneaks in through the cave’s opening. It reminds us there’s an outside world, so we turn our back and furiously type away at the keys. The writing cave is a necessary place. When we have a deadline. BUT NOT FOR ALL TIME. A cave is not a place for a soul that is living and breathing and thrives in the light. […]

By: Christina Delay

Christina Delay — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:28:52 +0000

In reply to colleen. Anytime!!

By: colleen

colleen — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:23:38 +0000

Ha ha. Love the imagery here! I'm definitely a Gollum for much of the time, but I know how important it is to get out and interact. When I do I love it, but it's that getting over the hump to make it happen. Thanks for the great reminder Christina! :O)

By: Christina Delay

Christina Delay — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 16:28:56 +0000

In reply to littlemissw. Oh, I totally get this. I, too, have a 4 year old. Which makes me even more addicted to my writing cave. But, having a 4 year old around is awesome for a writer. Those imaginations!! Oh my word! My daughter can spin a tale in seconds flat complete with imaginary worlds, characters, and magical abilities.

By: Christina Delay

Christina Delay — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 16:27:06 +0000

In reply to TheCarolOfStorey. Carol - Come into the light! It's fun out here! Plus, I miss you!!

By: littlemissw

littlemissw — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 04:57:13 +0000

Unfortunately there is no cave for me! Not with a four year old and six year old around. But I know what you mean and in a way I'm lucky that out of necessity my children keep me connected with the outside world.

I went to my very fist writers conference earlier in the year. It was the most energising, inspiring, thing ever. It was also the first place that I called myself, out loud, a writer.

By: TheCarolOfStorey

TheCarolOfStorey — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 22:01:36 +0000

Your article made me realize something, and I might have realized it before but had no name for it, but I cave dwell a lot. There is so much truth to this. When I started The Artist's Way and started to making sure I had time to myself every week and made sure I fed myself creatively I started to feel more like myself, more free, more happy. I used to be content sitting in the cave all day for days if not weeks at a time and I realize what I have done to myself. Thanks for taking the time to write this.

By: Christina Delay

Christina Delay — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 16:24:32 +0000

In reply to Candace Cloud. Yay Candace!! We have an absolutely AMAZING group of authors going with us in October! There are only a few spots left! Let me know if you have any questions - christina (at) cruisingwriters (dot) com.

By: Candace Cloud

Candace Cloud — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:51:18 +0000

In reply to Christina Delay. I am seriously looking into joining the cruise in October- crossing my fingers!