#write or left

Most importantly, let’s get into the writing portion of this month. I did something I said I wouldn’t do again-- I purchased a GoScribbler box. But I’ve got an excuse! This month is their one-year anniversary box and because they keep saying this is their best box yet, I couldn’t help but fall for the marketing. There hasn’t been any information leaked about what we can expect inside, therefore I don’t have a specific theme for this month. And since it doesn’t ship until the 20th, the unboxing will be one of the last posts.  

It feels odd not to have an exact attack plan but I will continue what I did in January. Last time I wrote about fantasy characters created by an artist whose work I adored. It introduced me to writing fantasy and I just might continue with the genre again since it seems to stump me every time I’m practicing with it. I do have one character in mind that I can work on. She is a fairly new one, created just last month and she fits in the fantasy genre, so I would like to make examples of her. I will also return to the witch and the beast eating hat because I was actually invested in the concept. You’re welcome to expect one or two shared writing posts this month for me.

In other news, I have finally given in to audiobooks! I was tired of waiting on Confessions, so I cancelled my hold and downloaded the audiobook. This entire week I dedicated my commute to and from work just to listening. I’m currently halfway through the novel and I’ve raved about Minato’s plot twists on Instagram. I’ll admit my thoughts on audiobooks have changed. They’re a wonderful alternative for those who lead busy lives and may not always have the time to sit and flip through pages. However, I find you need more concentration when listening. Multitasking while listening has caused me to miss certain parts and have to rewind as a result. Just like reading a physical copy, it requires your undivided attention. When I finish my current audiobook and novel, I may search for another audiobook (fantasy?) as I write.  

This seems like such a short opening for the month, but with the mystery of the GoScribbler box and the demands of book reviews, it is a relief that for the next few weeks I’ll only be worrying about writing. I've concluded that these months don’t always have to be a specific theme or subject of interest. They can be a pick-me-up or time to regather and refocus my thoughts. With 30 more days ahead of us, I hope you, too, can offer a spring cleaning of any books or writing you need to do in order to enter a new season with a clean slate.  

Sending you happy reading and writing vibes, 

A