Why I write
Because a good writing day is better than all the mangosteens in the world. Because a good writing day wipes the memory of all those bad writing days entirely. Because I love it.
Posted by Justine at 1:23, 7 March 2009 under Mangosteens, Writing life, Writing process | 6 Comments »
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Malcolm Tredinnick Says:
So today was a good writing day, then?
Not sure it replaces all the mangosteens. Would probably complement them nicely, though.
March 7th, 2009 at 3:16 AM
Amber Says:
I’m taking it that today is a good writing day! I can honestly say that I too love to write, and I don’t regret any of the hours I’ve spent writing, even if it sucked (although, I much prefer good writing days too! Only it’s not my career *yet*).
March 7th, 2009 at 2:04 PM
Brendan Podger Says:
And there was even cricket on today! Good for you.
March 7th, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Belongum Says:
Mmmmm… Mangosteens! I so wish I could go back to SE Asia, just so I can enjoy a bag of those fellas again, fresh from the side of the road!
Sorry – it was the magosteens that got me… thanks to Sarah Knight over at her blog!
Cheers
March 8th, 2009 at 12:13 AM
5. Justine Says:
Belongum: Excellent. Sarah Knight’s blog is one of my fave new discoveries.
You doesn’t get mangosteens where you are? We gets them when in season here in Sydney.
March 8th, 2009 at 1:40 AM