I wrapped up that article, settling on “How about a Writing Vacation in Florence?” for the title, posting it on the Solitary Travel section of this blog, and adding the link to Face Book. Much to my surprise, friends replied that this was the first time they really knew what I did on my trips to Florence, and what the impact of going alone was for me. Hmm, it seems that the informal and personal style of blog writing offers transparency not afforded through more formal writing, or even face-to conversations.
I want to say a little more about the timing of publishing a piece writing. There is a rhythm to each piece, which includes a beginning, middle and end; you get an idea and know it is time to begin; you also know when the piece is finished. It is never perfect; there could always be more to add or change, but you know deep down when you have done all you can, when it is finished for you . So wrap it up, and send it out, make it public, whatever that means to you.
I want to say a little more about the timing of publishing a piece writing. There is a rhythm to each piece, which includes a beginning, middle and end; you get an idea and know it is time to begin; you also know when the piece is finished. It is never perfect; there could always be more to add or change, but you know deep down when you have done all you can, when it is finished for you . So wrap it up, and send it out, make it public, whatever that means to you.