Right to Write
September 07, 2003
to be right to be good?
Any time. Yes. No.
So many people ask me these questions:
Most frequently asked: "How do you write?"
Next up: "Do you write at night or in the morning?"
And the very popular: "Do you write by hand or on computer?"
My answer is always thus:
"I write when I feel like it, which is almost all the time. I write on everything:
paper, computer, once on my car dashboard, my legs and arms (Memento, anyone?), my shoes, my jeans, napkins, newspapers, journals, notebooks,
sidewalks, walls, stationary, kitchen counter and refridgerator...you name it.
If I need to write, I flow. And once I flow, or GET OUT OF MY OWN WAY, whoa!
The flow goes!"
I would have to say that journaling is the most vital thing a writer can give
to themselves. Write because you love the feeling of expression, not because you have to or someone is expecting you to. Write because it is your gift to be able
to do so. I started journaling when I was 7, and I've never stopped. I have boxes full of my old journals...one of my saddest regrets is that the year I went off to college, I threw away all my childhood journals...I thought (at the time) that they
were goofy. What I wouldn't give to have them all now!
Journal with friends. Journal with strangers. Journal online (like this blog)...journal about your new baby; journal with the man you're dating.
Write like your life depends on it because in a way...it does. Your life
depends on you growing and stretching and causing yourself to THINK.
Writing releases synapses that get your mind expanding.
And your love of writing will bleed over into other forms of expression...painting, horseback riding, dance, laughter, empathy...you name it.
SET YOURSELF FREE. Write. Write. Write. Write now.
posted by Sara Hickman at 09:32 am
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Okey Dokey—- Pencils Found!
September 06, 2003
Sadly, there wasn't enough turnaround time to have "This Is My Pencil From Sara" imprinted on them, but they will still be a cute addition to the cover of the cd jewel box. I ordered cheery, sunshine yellow!
I am thankful for how AWESOME you are. Yes, YOU!
posted by Sara Hickman at 08:14 am
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Bumper Sticker Idea
September 01, 2003
and another one:
Love Never Ceases Being Love
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I Need Teeny Tiny Pencils
August 28, 2003
Not the kind you get on the golf course, but those tiny little pencils (1" or so)
that sometimes come with a fairy sized notepad (girls, you know what I'm talking about!)
Does anyone in the world not have a box of these in their garage they want to sell?
I think it would just be stellar to have a teency weency pencil in each cd of BIG KID, cuz this is the age kids are learning to WRITE and express themselves.
And I certainly want to encourage more expression in this world!
posted by Sara Hickman at 08:18 pm
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BIG KID is Done!!!
August 26, 2003
final stretch. Tomorrow, I go into mastering, where the songs are placed in order, bass is pumped up, tiny sounds are erased (like an errant hiss), and everything is finalized to be at the same audio level. Suh-weet!
The last thing that was brought to life (last Sunday) was this:
A Jewish child and a Muslim child came to the studio and both said "Peace be unto you"...in Hebrew and Arabic. That will be the last thing children and parents hear at the end of the recording. It was a touching moment, both families so loving and excited for their children...they were families introduced through an organization here in Austin that brings families of differing faiths together...they help rebuild houses and work on a variety of community activities...to strengthen the love of humanity and build foundations of faith, even though their faiths are different.
Peace be unto you today!!!
posted by Sara Hickman at 08:36 am
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