The Rapid Log · 05
I mentioned in my last newsletter that my attention has turned toward fiction.
When I mention that I’m a writer, I’m often asked what kind of novel I’m writing, and although that wasn’t the kind of writing I meant, it always stirs a secret longing. I could only ignore it for so long before curiosity got the best of me.
As with most things creative, I decided that dipping a gentle, curious, pressure-free toe into the waters of storytelling would be the most fruitful way to go. So far, it has not disappointed.
I’ve not committed to a single story yet, although it’s tempting. Instead, I’ve been enjoying exploring ideas and stretching my imagination a little bit with creative writing prompts.
The prompts that I’m least excited about have led to the most surprising ideas — a story for another day.
One of the ideas I had was entirely blog-related, and that’s what this Rapid Log is about.
Back when I was trying to bring some logic and structure to the blog, I mentally organized everything into these four pillars:
Then I thought, why not give them cute little images? After experimenting, I found I was drawn most to nature and garden imagery, and I loved the little line art icons:
- A sprouting plant fueled by the soil, water and sun
- A plant in hand, our connection with our own humanity
- The watering can, full of curated garden flowers
- The flower garden as the sun — the fuel for life
And perhaps my favourite, the book with flowers blooming from its pages, which aligns perfectly with the motif of writing our own creative chapters.
In a magical book, of course.
Admittedly, no, I didn’t draw them myself — I curated them from Canva. I found that more often than not, directing myself to create art for a piece of writing is a surefire way to never let the post see the light of day.
It was practicing creative writing that sparked the idea to write a short, immersive e-mail series in the second-person narrative, where you’re introduced to your magical book and taken on a journey through the four inner gardens to help you get started filling it.
It’s meant to be a bit silly and to help stretch your imagination — especially if it’s been a while since you’ve had a chance to read anything immersive. And of course, it’s meant to inject a little magic into your daily life.
After each narrative is a round-up of a few posts from the blog for deeper exploration into the topic of the day.
If you’re curious to step into it, you’re welcome to begin here: A Whimsical Return to Your Creative Self
I look forward to seeing you there!
And if you do step into the gardens, I’d love to know what you find there.
Thanks for reading!
For more whimsy, you might also enjoy: Are You Lost? (Offering You Some Heartfelt Encouragement)
And if you like the journal-style blog posts of The Rapid Log, here’s the latest from the series:
