I went to a writers’ conference this weekend. You may know about these–large groups of writers, illustrators, agents and editors gather. The meetings are both invigorating and inspiring while simultaneously causing great angst and new depths of neuroses.
I mean, really, those winners of the joke contest were so much funnier than me.
Now that I’ve gone, absorbed, discussed, considered, taken notes, and been cheered to “go forth and write,” that leaves me with one thing to do.
That thing I dread.
Yes, the butt in the chair.
By the way, I don’t actually have a cute desk chair like this. I found this photo online. I know if I had a cute chair like this, I’d definitely write a lot more and a lot better. In fact, I may be onto something.
I need a new desk chair cushion! Something cheerful and supportive, like a mom.
I’ll probably have to drive to Silverdale to search for the cutest one. That’d be a good thing to do tomorrow, instead of, well, writing. This way, I’ll be more comfortable and happy in my chair.
Then I’ll be able to write for a really long time and really concentrate much better than I do now.
[As an added note, in making this post I saved this photo on my desktop, so now I have a "desk chair" on my desktop!
Which sounds dangerous, particularly if it has wheels on the legs, like this one. But maybe I could be even more creative if I put my real desk chair on my real desktop? Kinda mix things up a bit. It might be worth a try.
It could easily kill another few hours, too, not including the trip to Urgent care.]
A Big Thanks to all you hardworking souls at the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators of Western Washington!!
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Oooh, that sounds fun. I wish I was in the know about such things. Are you going to the PNW Writer’s Conference this summer?
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I feel you! Butt in the chair is my big obstacle too. I wanted to go to that conference but I had to earn it by churning out some work beforehand. Didn’t happen.
Is that chair from Pottery Barn? It looks like it’s from Pottery Barn. I like Pottery Barn.
Glad you enjoyed the conference Wendy!! New inspiration and a fabric chair cushion for all to envy
If that were me I would then HAVE to purchase a chair for the cute cushion to go on…….then a desk to go with the new chair/cushion.
Pictures ??
half ass, now i feel that same way about the PNW conf! how many can a girl justify in a year…?
daring, it’s a really good one to go for more specific talks on all aspects of kid lit.
dumb, i like PB too (hey and peanut butter, yum)! not sure where this chair is from. may need to add a PB in my search…
chris, oh, a whole new chair! now you think big, bigger than i!