I created this SubStack because I wanted to talk about how I use writing to deal with life, and also to well, write things!
Of all the things I’ve done in my life, writing is my favorite, but so much of what I write is…depressing.
I use writing to wring out my soul after a good washing.
It’s like pulling the drain plug on a tub of dirty water. As the gray liquid funnels into the pipes, the darkness leaves my body for a while.
In moments of despair, I have found my most beautiful words.
Reading is a journey, and I feel sometimes as though the only trip I’m taking my wonderful patrons on is through the black forest of my own depression.
Then I try to clean up the mess by saying, “See, we’ve rid ourselves of that endless night and the day is bright again!”
Then, a week later we’re in the black forest again.
It’s like a new Adele album every week! I mean, it works for her!
“Hello from the other siiiiiiiiide!”
Time for Some Fresh Stuff
So, rather than sitting around each week waiting for a topic to fall into my head, I’ll do some brainstorming this week, and begin writing something of substance.
As I state in my blurb, I’m supposed to be discussing all aspects of writing, so let’s do that!
I’m excited. See you next Monday!