Ah, I have a solution. Its part of my personality/research/hoarding? I am a collector of bits and pieces that matter to me, that contain that zing factor, that propel me into daydreaming, remembering, making connections.
I have folders that capture the essence of the creativity and personality of my six kids- well they are grown ups now, but if I trawl through my folders I find treasure:
That's really important for me right now as I reach the end section of the novel that has taken me about 3 years to really steer in the right direction.
These folders become a visual snapshot of the busyness and fruitfulness of a lifestyle that was lived in the zoom, zoom zone. Now I can slow it down and savour. And reinvent!
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Hi Lorraine,
Your treasure folders are a fantastic resource for inspiration, especially to tap into childhood. Such marvellous links to the fun, personalities, attitudes and moments to jog memories and childlike wonder in your imagination. Thank you for sharing; I'd not thought to delve into my treasure box to find inspiration, and now I wonder why it never occurred to me. Best wishes, Chris Bell
Glad all those writings and drawings we did can be put to some use! What funny things you must be reading and remembering! x
Clever you, Lorraine! What a terrific idea and well done on steering your novel into harbour.
What I love most about this post is the fact that you give me permission to hoard. And you're so right - though I hadn't actually articulated it myself; I am a collector of bits and pieces that matter to me, that contain that zing factor, that propel me into daydreaming, remembering, making connections.
Yes!
Thankyou.
Ooh wonder if any of my treasures are in your stash?
Thanks Chris- these treasures trigger great detail for me,
Hope you find a use for those that inspire you too.
Janeen, I need the tug boat of inspiration to keep me on course!
Kat, I give you permission to hoard and then write from that hoard!!!
Thanks fellow writers!
Rochelle and Nat- you'll keep Madeleine's love mummy letters to you- believe me! And yes Nat have lots of your gifts- always here to trawl through!
Love this treasure trove, Lorraine.
I love things that propel me into daydreaming...and I love the concept of searching for the details that matter.
Dee:-)
Thanks Dee,
Hope your own treasure trove brings much publishing riches!
gee will we get an inspiration commission?
haha, I like that Tam - inspiration commission! Although we wouldn't be anywhere with our mum, so she deserves it all :)
xx
Hi Lorraine,
I can see how your treasure folders provide loads of inspiration for your writing.
As a child I used to keep,my art work, bus tickets,and odd bits and pieces. I try not to hoard so much now but I think you've just given me an excuse. Great post!
Hi Renee, thanks for joining my site too- yes just can't help it- the new novel I've written was researched a bit with my treasure trove- but it is worrying - how to store when one has a big family!
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