Writers, like everyone else, need time to step back and take a look at where they're going. At the retreat, we were encouraged to list five things--five "dreams," if you will--and then think about how to achieve them and what it would mean if we could. I may never achieve mine (one writer's dream included ownership of the Seattle Seahawks), but it did help to slow down and plot my course.
And, speaking of plotting, on the drive to the resort Kay helped me get started on the plot of my next book. That one won't be out for almost two years, so I think I've got time to fine tune it.
Have you ever stepped aside and taken time to dream? Results? Recommendations? Let us hear from you.
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I'll admit I've been a bit jealous seeing the reports from this retreat. Sounds like a lovely time was had by all! I confess, I need to take time to dream again. I used to dream all the time but I think I've become a bit more afraid to dream these days. In last few years, my husband and I have both seen dreams realized, but as wonderful as that is, there is always a side of living that dream you didn't expect to be as it is. And although you adjust and grow, I think it has made me more realistic and therefore more hesitant to dream! Thanks for this post reminding me that it is still important.
Anne, When we were told to take time out of the retreat, take our notebooks, and dream...I almost freaked out. I still don't think I dreamed big enough (one woman wanted to own the Seattle Seahawks--I couldn't talk her into trying for the Dallas Cowboys). Sometimes, we need to get outside the box, I guess.
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Yep, I was in the wish-I-was-there crowd as I saw pictures and read reports of how the retreat was going.
Dreaming. I have a hard time letting go enough to really dream big.
And yet, I daydream all the time, spending long stretches in my fictional worlds...it's what keeps me sane. :D
Erica, I almost didn't go to the retreat, but now I'm glad it worked out. Looking forward to seeing you there in a couple of years, when they plan to do it again.
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I love dreaming. Sometimes I think I'm too busy, but, of course, that's ridiculous. Things take longer when I DON'T dream so it's really a timesaver. Thanks for that reminder.
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