Mom. Playwright.

A funny thing happened on the way to doing research for a play idea I had. I was serendipitously granted an interview for and offered a full-time position I couldn’t refuse. Know what’s wonderful about it? I’m still writing, it’s an extremely family-friendly office (wow! they DO really exist!) and I’ll be earning more disposal income that I can pour back into supporting theatre by seeing more plays!

So I’ve been making the transition to now working-out-of-the-home Mom. Playwright. Thanks to author and fellow Mom Playwright Amy Hillgren Peterson for turning me on to Who Does She Think She Is? News of this documentary on defying-the-odds, working women artists with families has come at a perfect time. I want to believe that I still, with this newly added dimension to my life, can and will write. I have no choice. It’s just in me. I’m sure it’s in you too. That’s why you’re here, right?

The dust is settling and balance is emerging. Blog posts will resume. Thanks for your continued support. Now, I’ve got to sign off, if I don’t want to be late for work!

One thing already taken off my list, my American friends: Voting. If it’s still one of your to-do’s just do it–and be a part of history!

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I was feeling stuck last week. It happens.

But last night I was determined to get “unstuck” and back to writing in the wee hours of the a.m., when I can claim the morning as mine.

I was stirred by a memoir writing exercise link found in my inbox last Wednesday by way of Oprah’s Book Club. Written by Abigail Thomas, the text came from Thinking About Memoir and included a challenge to Begin With Two Pages…

Two pages of 10 exercises such as, “Write two pages of something you can’t deny,” and “Write two pages of what you have too much of.” I started this morning with, “Write two pages of when you knew you were in trouble.” Whoa! Can’t you just see that in your mind’s eye on stage? An opening line of, “I knew I was in trouble when…”

I don’t have any intentions (at this point) of writing my memoir, but I find these exercises as fertile ground for mining play dialogue and premise. I maintain, inspiration can come from anywhere. Thanks, Abigail and Oprah.

Check out the How to Write Your Own Memoir excerpt and exercises. Will you take the challenge? It’s just two pages. Even a Mom Playwright can handle that!

And while you’re at it, check out these tips for making reading fun for kids.

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