Story Cafe

Patrick,

Wow, you know, I’ve always had this feeling that my story was much bigger than me. I know it sends a message that I don’t fully understand yet and trying to figure out it’s holes is nearly impossible. You actually point out something that I have failed to do which is to be ok not knowing everything. A lot of people my age like to think they know everything and just walk and talk all day long instead of learning to dance, running around the block, and valuing there pasts: being thankful for everything that’s happened to them, good or bad. (Which is a theme in my story by the way.)

Since I posted this, I found my journal to be the savior of my sanity. Yes, the thoughts of my story do get in the way of my day and I have to write them down in order to focus on my responsibilities. Here is the difference, though, and my reason why: When I write out what I’m thinking, I know not to take it for granted because thoughts change and therefore so do my ideas. This causes my story to change as well.

Also since I have posted this, I have decided to write my story as a screenplay because I realize that I don’t want to have the life of a career writer. I would rather sell my story to a producer and get on with pursuing my dream job: teaching. Writing is vital to me but I am pretty sure I don’t want to make it into a career. I have always wanted to be a teacher. I have been teaching Sunday school for 2 years and have taken many teaching courses. I’m not sure what I want to teach exactly, but I know I will figure that out with time. Writing is just something that is always there, regardless of what I pursue as a career.

Thank you so much for your advice! I will post parts of my story soon for you and everyone to see.

Sincerely,
Sarah