I began collecting quite a few years ago (yes it's more than 10, no, I'm not saying how many-ha!), and I've stuck with it. Usually when I'm not writing, (when is that?) I'm dreaming up some new miniature project. Guess what? The process isn't all that much different. While I have to sometimes struggle to find the words I want, or to get a story to go in the direction I had in mind, working in miniature works much the same way. I'm still planning and creating except with paper, clay, wood, paints and other materials instead of on the computer. The one drawback is doing something in miniature often requires measuring and math, which I'm really not good at. Terrible; it took me several tries to get some wood framing cut right. I think the best thing about having a hobby is it can actually improve your writing (or at least your well-being!) I can stew over my writing subconsciously while I concentrate on something else. Often the problem, or the solution I'm looking for, comes to mind once I'm not obsessing over it. Continue reading
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