Saturday Coffee: It’s Been A Good Week

            I know I keep going quiet and that is either because I am running errands or school comes up. But, I have to put school first. Eventually this column will be part of my Patrion campaign to make a living writing as well as doing other stuff. But, that won’t be until I am done school, which is a few years away since I want to get my Master’s as well. And, this term I have been reading about how short stories used to be published in the daily newspaper.

            Reading that I was thinking how it would be nice if that was brought back to newspapers today. Not as news but clearly marked as a short story for people to relax with after reading all the stressed of the day. It would be interesting to see. And, you could craft each story to the region it was being published in as well. Stephen King once lamented over how he was afraid the world was losing the art of the short story. I hope he was wrong. I know I enjoy writing a good short story as well as reading them.

            Personally I want to see the short story spread as a way for writers coming into the business to cut their teeth like it used to be. Instead of them having to jump right into writing a novel and self-publishing or trying to sell it to a publisher. Writing short stories lets you build a name for yourself as a good writer before having to delve into longer stuff. Then when you go into the longer stuff you sell better and easier since you already have a reputation. And, it saves you on having to give out free copies or depend on reviews.

            But I have seen success without doing it that way to. I guess it just depends on the writer. For me I am more comfortable going the way those before me went and cutting my teeth on short stories first. Though I have some novel ideas already. Some of which I am slowly working on, which drives some people I know insane. I just want it to come out right when it is finished. Though I have the ending in mind already.

            Just forming the middle can be a bit tricky. Usually when I start a story or novel I know how I want it to begin and end, but where it goes in between is up to it. It has a life of its own and sort of just flows through me. And, I am building steam to be published multiple times a year slowly but surely. Just taking time is all. But once I get there I will be in a place like I am in school now. And, balancing it with my social life. Primarily writing in the morning and early afternoon as well as at night a bit.

            That is pretty much where I am now with school. Where it takes up most of my time, but not all of it. And, I don’t mind that. Probably because I am a bit of a workaholic once I find my groove. Granted it took me a while to find my groove, but I am finding it now and enjoying it. And, finding that I can get my personal writing and reading in almost every day as well as possibly add some. Along with visiting with people, making my appointments, and when it is good enough out catching a movie especially when I have someone to go with.

            I hope you have enjoyed your stay in my little corner of the web for the day. And, I’m planning to be back tomorrow. But, for now feel free to leave questions and comments below. And, if you want my columns to appear in your inbox enter your email address in the box below where it says to follow by email. As for me I am not sure exactly what I am off to do next for once. *Tips his hat and walks out the door. *