mere jonathans

[ink_ling]

About a year ago, I worked very hard -- for over a year -- on a poetry manuscript I named mere jonathans. Once finishing a first draft of the book, I "workshopped" it in a small group of three other poets who likewise had their own books they were working on. Once going through detailed note-making for editing, I felt exhausted, done with it. I

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[leatherotter]

Are there ever too many ideas? Or just not enough time? :)

There are some thoughts bubbling in the back of my head but I'm too tired for them to surface in any coherent manner. Just wanted to tag this post for myself.

Though I love seeing the notes. Lord only knows I have reams of scribbles and doodles for pieces/tunes... LOL

[ink_ling]

I am right there with you on the idea/time tip!

It's ok to let the thoughts bubble and churn for a while; they'll more naturally emerge coherent later, after you've let your subconscious work them over for you! :)

Thanks for the ear, Buddy!

[leatherotter]

Gah. As with most things lately, I lost the thought... :(
It does sound very interesting though. And I'd be interested to find out more - especially how any ideas have matured over time. Lord only knows I've looked back at a couple of pieces I started writing years ago and really took them apart...

[shawnsyms]

Well, that sounds pretty interesting to me!

:0)

[ink_ling]

Thank you, Shawn. I'm getting my original manuscript out sometime this weekend and drawing up a game plan. Am considering doing another journal -- like yours -- to get ideas out about developing the book as I go. Maybe you could occasionally give me some perspective with what I am doing eh? :)

:: hug ::

[shawnsyms]

Of course I'd love to.
xo

[ink_ling]

Coolest of beans!

How's your own poetry going lately, Buddy?