Chapter 8: Re-creating a Sense of Connection
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In a perfect world I would be not just a published author – I have accomplished that life goal – but the author of a few books, a perfumer with an authentic cult following and a fashion designer. A concrete goal among these possibilities1 is to have a published book in my hand.
In 5 years I want to be married to Mike (hear that?), live in a nice townhouse, have a dig and have a shelf that has two or three books on it with my name on the spine as the author.
This year, I can write the first draft of my book. I’m already 24 pages in, writing a page a day, give/take. This month I can keep writing my book, I can read other books on similar topics to see what’s being said, I can update my author’s website, and I can get involved with a couple of writer’s communities online – so long as they remain positive and inspiring for me. This year I can also write poetry and take a class at the Loft. If the Loft turns out to be suppressive for me, I can move on.
My dream is to publish a book, my true north is to have a physically bound copy in my hand. I’m still deciding on my role model, but I’m leaning towards Neil Gaiman because one way or the other, he keeps writing.
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