Now that the weekend entertaining is done and the omelet pans washed, I’m putting my feet up and settling in for a quiet Monday morning read.
In mid-May I mentioned my shelf filled with books on writing. In comparison to some writers, my library isn’t all that impressive. There are many more volumes that I would love to own. There is so much to learn and I expect to be making discoveries until the end of my days.
As I went to my bookcase this morning I thought about the titles I reach for most often. My two faves are not ‘how to’ books to educate my mind on the creating and crafting process. Instead, they provide encouragement for my sometimes-fragile writing spirit.
Their titles say it all: “Take Joy: A Writer’s Guide to loving the Craft” by Jane Yolen, and “Room to Write: Daily Invitations to a Writer’s Life” by Bonni Goldberg. There are times when I don’t need to be told how to write. I just need a little nurturing. These books nurture.
But please don’t ask me to pick just one of them!
Carol's Musings 