Thank you, I would love to develop my passion further. I think carving out time to make a practice of writing is a thing I am finding tricky. Prioritising around work and other commitments, but we all have to start somewhere!
Thank you very much for pointing me in the right direction and for your advice, I find the information a little overwhelming so it’s good to narrow the search a little from someone as experienced as you!
I will keep that in mind for the future, I’m sure this will not be the last time you hear from me!
Thanks for your response and wishing you a blessed day ☺️
You're welcome Sian. When you first start out on this path or rejoin it, it does feel like you have to know all the things now, but you don't. I myself have been working with story and folklore for almost 12 years and many people in this field have been working in it for decades.
In terms of carving out time, journalling might be a place to start. I light a candle and journal for 30 minutes most evenings. I don't have a plan I just write what comes to me and what things have piqued my interest that day. It's like a big journal of curiosity. Then if I want to go back and learn more I can include that in my day-to-day work where time allows.
Have a fabulous week!
PS if you have kids, get them to join you with the journalling. My daughter loves to join me.
Thanks Sian. To give you an idea, I can usually average at 2000 words a day if I'm in the groove and writing something that's fictional or I know a lot about. In the case of this book I'm averaging at 700 words a day with the research required.
I'm so pleased to hear that you are back in touch with your love of folklore and story. My main tip would be to be curious. Ask questions or read further into a tradition if it sings to your bones.
If it's folklore of the UK you are after Jacqueline Simpson and Jennifer Westwood are a great place to start as well as Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham's books and website. If there's something you are particularly interested in then I can see if I can point you in the right direction. D
Thanks Veronica. It is a mammoth task. At times I wonder why I agreed to it but in the main it's been really rewarding and I'm hoping the resulting book will do the subject justice and show how storytelling underpins pretty much everything we do.
Gosh, how long does it take you to research all that?!
Sounds so interesting though, you have reignited my love of folklore and story telling. So any tips, I’m all ears!
Can’t wait to read your book 😌
Wowee that’s fantastic!
Thank you, I would love to develop my passion further. I think carving out time to make a practice of writing is a thing I am finding tricky. Prioritising around work and other commitments, but we all have to start somewhere!
Thank you very much for pointing me in the right direction and for your advice, I find the information a little overwhelming so it’s good to narrow the search a little from someone as experienced as you!
I will keep that in mind for the future, I’m sure this will not be the last time you hear from me!
Thanks for your response and wishing you a blessed day ☺️
You're welcome Sian. When you first start out on this path or rejoin it, it does feel like you have to know all the things now, but you don't. I myself have been working with story and folklore for almost 12 years and many people in this field have been working in it for decades.
In terms of carving out time, journalling might be a place to start. I light a candle and journal for 30 minutes most evenings. I don't have a plan I just write what comes to me and what things have piqued my interest that day. It's like a big journal of curiosity. Then if I want to go back and learn more I can include that in my day-to-day work where time allows.
Have a fabulous week!
PS if you have kids, get them to join you with the journalling. My daughter loves to join me.
Thanks Sian. To give you an idea, I can usually average at 2000 words a day if I'm in the groove and writing something that's fictional or I know a lot about. In the case of this book I'm averaging at 700 words a day with the research required.
I'm so pleased to hear that you are back in touch with your love of folklore and story. My main tip would be to be curious. Ask questions or read further into a tradition if it sings to your bones.
If it's folklore of the UK you are after Jacqueline Simpson and Jennifer Westwood are a great place to start as well as Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham's books and website. If there's something you are particularly interested in then I can see if I can point you in the right direction. D
Well done you, I am really looking forward to reading it!
I will do 🥰 yes, probably UK folklore that tickles my fancy a bit more. I will reach out in the future.
Wow, that sounds like a mammoth task you have taken on. I hope your endeavor proves to be fruitful and kudos to you. Amazing .
Thanks Veronica. It is a mammoth task. At times I wonder why I agreed to it but in the main it's been really rewarding and I'm hoping the resulting book will do the subject justice and show how storytelling underpins pretty much everything we do.