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My Best Writing Makes Me Feel ______.

by Jamie Grove on Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
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My best writing makes me feel like this!

A few years back I changed dentists. Everything started out just fine. I settled into the chair and stared at the ceiling. I noodled through the logistical difficulties of installing television screens between the tiles. It was pretty normal. Boring.

Then the hygienist came in and asked me about my goals for my teeth.

"Goals?"
"Yes... What are your goals for your teeth?"

And despite the fact that this very serious lady was about to put very sharp and pointy instruments into my mouth, my writer's brain kicked in before I could stop it.

"Well, unlike my children, when they grow up I'd appreciate it if they didn't move out on their own."

[Cue the blank stare from the hygienist...]

But it was such an open ended question! What could I do? I suppose I ought to wear a button that says WARNING: WRITER! DO NOT GIVE HIM AN OPENING! It's only fair to warn people in advance, right?

On Twitter, I don't have to warn anyone in advance about being a writer. My handle there is hownottowrite. It's pretty obvious what I'm going to go on about. So, yesterday I posed a question to my tweeps:

"My best writing makes me feel ____."

I started doing this Twitter thing hardcore about a year ago. I tweet about all sorts of things: what's going on in my personal world, hanging out with my family, taking pictures of whatever carbtastic thing I'm about to consume... But generally, I focus on writing and the writing life.

I also like to toss out questions and hear what other writers have to say. To me, that's what Twitter is all about -- connecting with people and having fun.

And how does my best writing make me feel?

My best writing makes me feel as if I've tapped into something much larger than myself. In fact, it makes me feel like a conduit into another world as opposed to any sort of editor or creator. The world flows through me and I am infinitely grateful for the experience.

Please enjoy the wonderful responses below. Visit these great writers! When you're done, take a moment to leave a comment and add your voice to the chorus!

p.s. Everything turned out fine at the dentist. We laughed, we cried, we filled a cavity. :)

Your turn! Go for it! "My best writing makes me feel ____."

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