Getting Closer

I know, probably no one cares, but I do, and this seems as good a place as any to journal.

I am close to figuring out this stage of my journey. I am excited about the possibilities of either quitting my job or cutting my hours back to almost nothing (mainly so I can stay connected to the outside world) and taking some writing courses.

I am not afraid of answering questions about what I am doing; pursuing a writing career is pretty far fetched, but I know it is something I am called to do, it burns in my blood, and not writing hurts more than stepping out in my discomfort and the unknown to learn the craft and to hone my ability to write.

I have a story. I have several stories. But I don't have the skills yet to craft something worthy of being published, yet.

I have the raw talent, but raw talent didn't really get anyone anywhere without discipline, structure, energy, time and effort along with developing the skills needed to be good.

I am looking forward to taking courses, I think the structure will be good for me. I have been reading a lot of the resources that are in their course work, but I think applying what I have learned and forcing myself to be disciplined will be paramount.

I am ready for the new stage of my journey.