Solitary writing, The Sanctuary, Seal's music, & "My" painting

It's "writing day" here. What that means is that I have driven to The Sanctuary, a Creativity & Spirituality Center here in Greensboro, as I do for two hours every Wednesday, where I sit - typically with a group of other writers - and work on my novel. Many weeks it's the only time I devote to this project. I've committed to this level, but so far, have spent less than ten hours total working on it outside this room since I finally began in September. I'm thinking that will have to change soon. It's time to commit more than two measly hours each week. If I ever want to see this novel published, anyway. Still, the regular commitment to come here

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