A-to-Z Challenge: Nourishment

Nourishment to most simply means food. In the world of literature, I would like to say that nourishment is a sense of fulfillment. For a writer, nourishment comes in the form of the immersion of one's self in the expanse of written word. It is a different experience for each individual. Some authors can gain that fulfillment from completing a story. Others find satisfaction in being published. Like so much in the world of writing, fulfillment, satisfaction, and nourishment are all subjective to the individual.

My fulfillment comes at various stages of my process. I find satisfaction from outlining a story, finishing a book, editing/revising a book, preparing it for publication. Each step of the process provides me with some form of nourishment.

My ultimate nourishment....is receiving praise from those who have read my work. I write because I feel I have to. There is something deep inside me that wants to share and tell stories. Perhaps it is my Native American ancestry...an inherent need to paint a picture for someone else orally or printed. Hearing that someone enjoyed my work spurs me to continue.

Whether you are new to writing or a seasoned vet, continue to find and explore the things that provide nourishment. When we seek nourishment, we are more likely to continue to find satisfaction with our work.