Comments on: This Much I Know Is True (About Writing Fiction. And Me.)

By: michele young-stone

michele young-stone — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 04:24:32 +0000

Such a fun post. And so true. I remember meeting Sheri Reynolds and the first thing she said to me was, “You’ll do well as a writer because you have other passions.” She’s a musician. I was, at the time, a painter and visual artist, but I’m also a sculptor, a photographer, a baker, a tennis player, a Zumba queen, and most recently, a dressmaker. We creative types KILL our creativity if we don’t allow it to flow. Thanks so much for a great article and for your support over the years. We are sisters in all things writerly.

By: MM Finck

MM Finck — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:14:37 +0000

In reply to Anna Herrington.

🙂 “I like picturing all of you out there, writing away, too.” Me too!

I definitely think there is a such thing as a ‘balking Creative!’ Writing through resistance is pretty much the only way I can do it. It’s funny. It didn’t use to be that way. It flowed out of me like water. The trouble is, as far as I can tell, I know too much now. My creativity is censored by my awareness of ‘the writing rules.’ 🙂

I’m so glad you enjoyed the article and the comments! Thanks for taking the time to comment too. I love reading them.

~MM’

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By: Anna Herrington

Anna Herrington — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 18:23:28 +0000

Is there such a thing as a ‘balking creative’ ?

I write (essays, memoir, fiction manuscripts) through my own resistance, I garden with love but also reluctance, I drag my presence to various art forms which then help me lose time and space in a wonderful way, I enjoy my nightly cooking so much yet also dream of ordering out.

I sound like a self-wrestler! on reading my own comment…..

but I am writing it because I so enjoyed this article and the other comments.

I like picturing all of you out there, writing away, too.

Anna
https://medium.com/@justthinkingnow

By: MM Finck

MM Finck — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:01:32 +0000

In reply to Alice G. Miller.

Your brother nailed it exactly. It is my opinion that his words are true for most of us. I read once that it is something like 5% of fiction writers who can support themselves purely on their income from writing. I’m assuming your current book is inspired by your granddaughter? Please accept my whole hearted sympathy and prayers for her, you, and your family. I wish you the best of luck on your work with Congress and with your novels.
Some of the most beautiful and important works arose from tragedy. I am touched that my words resonated with you. Thank you so much for taking the time to say so.

Warmly,
MM

By: Alice G. Miller

Alice G. Miller — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 01:23:14 +0000

Your words really resonate. I, too, am a creative who finds great joy in playing the cello and gardening. But the “creative” in me needs those words. I have been putting a lot of energy into writing about my 17-year old granddaughter, who was brutally murdered by an Army recruiter, who seduced and then killed her. I am trying with my words to get Congress to act on that so this will never happen to someone else’s child. But mostly, I write deeply meaningful books that very few people actually read because I never get around to promotion. Once I have a book on Amazon, I just write another book. However, when the current book is finished I am going into full scale promotion. (I think) For now, though, I think that it is just as my brother recently summed up my creations: “Your writing is not a profession. It is a calling.”

By: MM Finck

MM Finck — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 18:45:16 +0000

In reply to Mary E Latela.

That is so interesting. And it shouldn’t surprise me, but I do what you do. When I’m writing, I’m writing. Perhaps I should insert breaks? Nice to hear from you!
~MM

By: MM Finck

MM Finck — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 18:44:42 +0000

In reply to Judy Kelly.

Ack! That comment was for Mary. Sorry.

For you! 🙂 –
I am so pleased that you liked the essay!! I have learned a lot about myself as well through WWWB. My heart is here. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.
~MM

By: MM Finck

MM Finck — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 18:42:03 +0000

In reply to K. L. Romo.

To say you made my day isn’t grand enough. You made my week, my month! Thank you so much for your very kind words. And, yes, the lists. The lists are key. 🙂 But you are exactly right with everything you said. Those things are mid-term accomplishments. Pay it forward is a closely held tenet. And pieces like this, they save my sanity. Comments like this, they touch my heart. Thank you so much. <3
~Peggy
MM Finck
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By: MM Finck

MM Finck — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 18:38:55 +0000

In reply to Tiffany Yates Martin. Shocker! We have something in common. ;) I'm completely chuffed that you liked it. ~Peg

By: MM Finck

MM Finck — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 18:37:52 +0000

In reply to Judy Kelly.

That is so interesting. And it shouldn’t surprise me, but I do what you do. When I’m writing, I’m writing. Perhaps I should insert breaks? Nice to hear from you!
~MM
MM Finck
Women’s Fiction
WomenWritersWomen[‘s]Books magazine: Interviews & Agents’ Corner
http://www.mmfinck.com
http://facebook.com/mmfinck
http://twitter.com/mmfinck
http://goodreads.com/mmfinck
Litsy @MMF
WFWA, RWA, JRW