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Strange : is this a lockdown thing?

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BBbevan Wed 21-Oct-20 15:37:19

I am nearly 76 and have been happily married for 55 years
Over the last few weeks I seem to be writing a book in my head. I have sorted the plot, the people, their history etc. I did not start out to do this, but now I just love to sit quietly and add to the story. I know the beginning and the end and now much of the middle. A lovely romance. I doubt I will ever write it down. Why did it start and how?

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BBbevan Tue 22-Dec-20 19:55:10

I’v written 70 pages so far, but it is all consuming,
. I think of my characters all day and often night too. No cleaning and very little food preparation. Is this normal.? Can any of you ladies that write tell me.?

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FannyCornforth Tue 22-Dec-20 20:09:19

Hello again BB
I'm so glad that you are making headway with your book.
As I said before, it does sound like maladaptive daydreaming.

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FannyCornforth Tue 22-Dec-20 20:11:35

Sorry - I posted too soon, I meant to say which is often part of fictional character building.

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hollysteers Tue 22-Dec-20 20:25:37

If it is all consuming, you think of your characters day and night, no cleaning or food preparation, it does not sound like a hobby. That is exactly the description a professional writer would use about the process of writing. Therefore I think you are duty bound to honour it as it sounds like a real gift.

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