It feels really good to be sat
here writing this. It’s an actual joy. Why? Because it’s been a while, that’s why. It’s been a while
because toward the end of last year, I took a class on writing short fiction. During
that time, and since, my focus has been on fiction.
I love learning to write fiction.
It’s challenging and interesting and completely engaging. My classmates and I
have formed a writing group, to continue the practice of sharing our work and
giving honest and unbiased feedback. Albeit in a kind, encouraging way. Which
is vital, I think, to the effectiveness of constructive feedback on creative
work. You need to be gentle when you’re that intimately involved with someone
else’s head. I know I definitely need that respect and sensitivity in order to remain
open to other ideas and perspectives.
