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Doug replied to the topic Positive thoughts in the forum
CoronaMo 5 years, 8 months ago Yesterday I listened to the Dissecting Dragons podcast about writing for relaxation, enjoying the process of creating and not worrying so much about the outcome.
It reminded me of something shared once by Barry B. Longyear, a writer who skyrocketed to fame in the 80’s, and it almost killed him. Fortunately he survived to tell the tale. He wrote a writer’s prayer that’s always helped me, and I’d like to share it here.
The Writer’s Prayer, by Barry B. Longyear
God, grant me inspiration, relieve me of expectation, quiet that voice in me for which nothing is good enough.
When I research, lead me to the answers. When I plan, show me the path. When I write, allow me to enter in and live my story. And when the story is done, clear it and its future from my mind.If material success should come my way, remind me to thank you. However, if the only reward I obtain for my writing is the writing itself, let that be sufficient.
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Thanks for sharing that, Doug. It’s great. I’ll have tk send a copy to my co-dragon 😊
That’s a good one, Doug… as a person of faith myself, I’ve often started new projects with a prayer, and one novel in particular benefited enormously in trying to incorporate aspects of my faith within it. Thanks for sharing