What, Why, How: Adela Crandell Durkee

What:

That’s the hardest and easiest question for me to answer.  I write about a lot of things:  I wrote a novel and a read-to-me book.  I’m working on a sequel to A Ship of Pearl, and a second read-to-me book.  I have two blogs, I write for two local newspapers, I do technical writing for various FDA regulated industries.  So many things interest me; I struggle to fit my work into any one genre. Just when I think my fiction fits nicely into Historical, a near-future, distopian girl and her aunt beg for my attention.

Why:

The short answer is because I want to and I can.  Putting pen to paper, or fingertips to keyboard, helps me clarify my thoughts.  Communicating those thoughts to others is an added bonus. And hey, when fans say they love what I write, well, what could be better than that?

How:

I sit down every day and write something.  Usually, it’s between 700 and 1,000 words.  Sometimes current events inspire me, sometimes a photograph, sometimes a scent or a memory.  Getting into the habit of writing is like getting into the habit of exercising.  Everything about it feels good, and I’m always happy I did it.  At the same time, it’s the easiest thing to put off until tomorrow. So, I trick myself by telling myself I’ll just do it for five or ten minutes.  Once I begin, it can be difficult to stop. The other think I do is treat writing like a career.  That means taking weekends off and sometimes allowing vacations.  That way, I get back to my work feeling refreshed.

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