Can you claim to be a writer if you actually never write?
I suppose it’s similar to being a runner who never runs or a gardener who has never actually touched a plant.
In other words, the answer is “no.”
For years “writer” was a part of my personal identity. I was a writer for several newspapers. I enjoyed telling stories and sharing the news of the day. While I’m not in that profession anymore (and haven’t been for some time), I’m ready to reclaim that part of my identity.
I am a writer.
So I should probably write.
This is simply a space where I can practice writing. I have reflections, which are more typical stream-of-consciousness blog posts, and fiction, a writing muscle I haven’t exercised in a long time.
Should be fun!
Of course, just a like a runner who has taken a break or a gardener who is starting over with a bunch of dead plants and some dirt, it will probably take time. Thoughts may not flow onto the (digital) paper as seamlessly as they did in the past.
But there’s joy in the journey, right?
And just like a runner doesn’t use their first training run as a gauge on how they’ll do at the marathon in several months, the beginning has to happen but it hopefully won’t be an accurate representation of how my writing will look in the months and years to come.
I have larger goals as well, but let’s see if I can reclaim “writer” before I jump into those, shall we?
Angela Spencer Writes 