writing

I will be giving a talk today to eleven people about writing practice.
(See p. 11 in Writing Down the Bones.)
Natalie once wrote that the way to keep writing is to teach it.
I lead three writing groups each week and do I ever do a lot
of writing. I scribble along in my notebook alongside my students.
I have a whole new understanding of what Natalie faces and I
channel her method constantly.
People love it but then come the questions...
"where is this going?"
"when will I write my memoir?"
"I can't get the detail."
ETCETERA
So I patiently answer and reread Nat's books and
tap into my five times in Taos, watching and listening
to a great teacher.
I have tricked myself into writing.
I drag myself into class full of self doubt and
leave flying high.
Today's prompts?
*the present moment
*saying good bye
*my name
Ten minutes: Go.