Today is the first of December and a Christmas Tree covered in lights has appeared in a window across the road in a home where there are young children.
So, although Christmas at our home only begins just before the Big Date, I was inspired to start ABBA’s month with an as-yet undiscovered, almost Seasonal Song. You may recognise the slightly mangled tune. "Enjoy!"
THE CAUTIONARY TALE OF THE WRITER’S NOTEBOOK
On the 1st Day of Christmas, my Notebook sent to me
A Totally Winning Idea!
On the 2nd Day of Christmas, my Notebook sent to me
Two Clever Heroes
and a Totally Winning Idea!
On the 3rd Day of Christmas, my Notebook sent to me
Three Strong Themes,
Two Clever Heroes and a Totally Winning Idea!
On the 4th Day of Christmas, my Notebook sent to me
Four Scary Scenes
Three Strong Themes, Two Clever Heroes
and a Totally Winning Idea!
On the 5th Day of Christmas, my Notebook sent to me
Five Bold Twists.
Four Scary Scenes, Three Strong Themes,
Two Clever Heroes
and a Totally Winning Idea!
On the 6th Day of Christmas, my Notebook sent to me
Six Great Locations
Five Bold Twists, Four Scary Scenes, Three Strong Themes,
Two Clever Heroes and a Totally Winning Idea!
On the 7th Day of Christmas, my NoteBook sent to me
Seven Steps of Story,
Six Great Locations, Five Bold Twists,
Four Scary Scenes, Three Strong Themes,
Two Clever Heroes and a Totally Winning Idea!
On the 8th Day of Christmas, my Notebook gave to me
Eight Delicious Dialogues
Seven Steps of Story, Six Great Locations, Five Bold Twists,
Four Scary Scenes, Three Strong Themes,
Two Clever Heroes
and a Totally Winning Idea!
On the 9th Day of Christmas my Notebook gave to me
Nine “Feely” Pet Scenes,
Eight Delicious Dialogues, Seven Steps of Story, Six Great Locations,
Five Bold Twists,
Four Scary Scenes, Three Strong Themes,
Two Clever Heroes
and a Totally Winning Idea!
On the 10th Day of Christmas, my Notebook sent to me
Ten Luscious Landscapes,
Nine “Feely” Pet Scenes, Eight Delicious Dialogues, Seven Steps of Story,
Six Great Locations, Five Bold Twists,
Four Scary Scenes, Three Strong Themes,
Two Clever Heroes and a Totally Winning Idea!
On the 11th Day of Christmas, my Notebook sent to me
Eleven Subtle Symbols,
Ten Luscious Landscapes, Nine “Feely” Pet Scenes, Eight Delicious Dialogues,
Seven Steps of Story, Six Great Locations, Five Bold Twists,
Four Scary Scenes, Three Strong Themes,
Two Clever Heroes
and a Totally Winning Idea!
And
On the 12th Day of Christmas, my Notebook sent to me
Twelve Marketing Angles
Eleven Subtle Symbols,
Ten Luscious Landscapes,
Nine “Feely” Pet Scenes,
Eight Delicious Dialogues,
Seven Steps of Story,
Six Great Locations,
Five Bold Twists . . .(and breathe!),
Four Scary Scenes,
Three Strong Themes,
Two Clever Heroes
and a Totally Winning Idea! Yay!
However, to gently continue. . .
But just as I sat down at the desk,
all my Wonderful Friends & Relations arrived
needing Quantities of Festive Food - and Drink -
and Hospitality for that night, and for the one
after and after and so on . . .
I sighed. I smiled
brightly. “Come in and welcome!” I cried.
As for that wonderful Writer’s Notebook?
Oh well. Oh well indeed.
Alas, one of the less thoughtful visitors thrust
My Notebook into the Very Merry Yule Log Fire.
All the Assembled Company said it made a
stunning blaze.
Never mind, next year will be better . . .
And I will remember all those brilliant ideas,
won’t I?
The Moral of the Story is make sure you save
some time for yourself and keep an eye on all
that matters to you.
It's so, so easy to tidy a vital “writing something” away
and forget where you placed it once the rush is over.
Stale chocs, anyone?
Happy Christmas to One and All and - more seriously -
wishing all the Scattered Authors much joy and
success during the Year Ahead.
Penny Dolan
@pennydolan1
7 comments:
Brilliant!
You took the word right out of my mouth, Sue! Now let's all sing it. ready. 1-2-3.
Brilliant!
I read the last bit as 12 Marketing Angels - that works too! Thanks for this, Penny!
Thanks, everyone.
Writing this post amused me too!
Wonderful, Penny! Thank you for this timely reminder.
Amen! Haven't you struck a chord, Penny. Here's to us all keeping that creative space sacred.
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