Epicurean Living (Issue 4)

The
Writing
Life
Once upon a time, I sat in an office dreaming about living the
writing life. Now I am writing a novel about a character stifled by
her office life who finds her way into a parallel world that runs on
natural concepts.
I am drawing from my experience of feeling stifled in the
office and now living in more natural ways. Plus, I’m researching
ideas I don’t know and seeking experiences I haven’t had as part
of the creative process.
Writing starts with what we know and then takes us deeper
into topics we want to learn about. It’s an excuse to try things,
engage with new people, and escape the extreme limitations of
personal experience.
You don’t have to be a writer to benefit from the writing life.
Take what you know, engage with a new experience, and
imagine the parts you don’t know to expand your appreciation
and deepen your relationship with topics of interest.