SEEING IS UNBELIEVING

I don’t know about you

But being a writer, I’m always in editing mode

And not only for what I'm writing or reading

But also when I’m watching TV or a movie, or a series

I don’t want to see things that break my reality

Especially in period pieces that try to be authentic

But then I see actresses wearing  modern-day eye make-up 

Or have dark roots showing in their dyed hair

Or nail polish...

Yes, okay....it’s clear nail polish, but still

Or their boobs have implants

Or teeth that are so white I have to put on sunglasses

OK, yes, back then the average person might have had white teeth but definitely not DayGlow white or straight like piano keys teeth

And especially a lot of the elite in Europe way back then

Didn't have white teeth.

Take Queen Elizabeth I for example             

She was known to have gray/black teeth 

      

Due to indulging in too much sugar

And believe it or not

That was a status symbol for the wealthy back then.

EUUWW!!

But as long as my viewing pleasure isn't interrupted...I'm okay. 

What about you?

Is your “editor” mode always on?

What breaks your reality?

Or bugs you? 

Always,

Em-musing

P.S. Confession: I often fact-check many details in movies, etc....but only after I've enjoyed the show.

 

 

It’s the Monthly Blog Hop for the Insecure Writers Support Group founded by Alex J. Cavanaugh. 

The first Wednesday of every month, an optional question is announced that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience, or even a story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. 
                                                         Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

November 5 hosting of the IWSG are Jennifer Lane, Jenni Enzor,Renee Scattergood, Rebecca Douglass, Lynn Bradshaw, and Melissa Maygrove 

November 5 question - When you began writing, what did you imagine your life as a writer would be like? Were you right, or has this experience presented you with some surprises along the way?

Growing up in a family of artists and storytellers

I began writing poetry at the age of ten

Then, as a teen I began writing short stories. 

Looking back

I think that’s when my muse came into being 

Because ideas came to me out of nowhere

Flying into my head faster than I could write them down

And I’d write, and write, and write, and write.

As a career, I became a copywriter

For radio, TV, and video

And I loved every minute of that kind of creative writing 

Yet I still didn't see it as a "writing life" 

Only a job.

And then one day my muse returned with a passion

And within a year I had written a novel.

Though it took a while

 (okay, longer than a while)

I did publish it.

So, to answer today’s question

I never fantasized my life as a writer 

But after a took a cruise of the Caribbean

I began daydreaming about being a published  author writing every day by the Caribbean. 

Now, decades later, I am living on the Caribbean in Mexico.  

Okay...I actually  live a mile away in the jungle, but it's close enough.

And you?

How did you imagine your life as a writer?

 

Always, 

Em-Musing