Welcome back to another Open Book Blog Hop!
Today’s topic is: What’s the best line you’ve written recently? Or ever?
And remember to visit my fellow writers to see what they have come up with. You can find their works here!
This is a tough topic for me as I’m naturally predisposed to being a bit down on my own writing. But I will pick a line:
“Let him who is without sin among you, cast the first stone at her.”
Now, I will state this—I DID NOT WRITE THIS LINE. It’s a long-standing phrase, not of my own creation. BUT—I’ve picked this with what I feel is a very good reason. I’ve been in a real writing slump lately. I’ve not felt like I was in the right headspace to create. Given writing is something I enjoy, the minute it feels like a chore for me, I have to step away.
Recently, a new idea struck me taking my total number of in-progress projects to seven. This is one I’m quite excited about. It’s going to be a real challenge, and take me very much outside of my comfort zone. Between this and some conversations with good friends and fellow authors, I can feel my drive returning.
So for this reason, I’ve put forward the above line of writing. It isn’t my own, and it’s nothing amazing, but it’s given me my desire to write back.
Steven Smith 
I love the concept of reading a line and getting an idea. I’m glad to hear that you’re getting your writing mojo back, because I love your work.
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I’m not too sure where it will lead, whether it will end as a short story, a novella or a novel, but I feel like I’ve got myself some ideas to work with now!
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You’re absolutely right to step away when writing becomes a chore. I’ve done this many times, but it’s always good to come back to it later on.
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Exactly this. I’ve been away for a little while now, but I feel like I am back on track now.
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Congrats on finding your drive to write again! @samanthabwriter from <a href=”http://samanthabryant.com“>Balancing Act</a>
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I think many of us get down on our writing. Glad you have a project to be excited with!
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It’s much needed at the moment!
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sometimes our brains just know we need a rest! Hang in there. You’ll surprise yourself.
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A rest is much needed!
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