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We need plenty of self reliant resources to shut ourselves away.
Ann.
posted by
A-and-B
on July 28, 2005 at 9:16 PM
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Hmmm, I find that if I don't discipline
myself to write, I don't get anything done. This week is looking like a really dry week and since I haven't put anything out there, I really don't have a hope of getting anything back.
Would that the world out there was like Blogit indeed!
posted by
word.smith
on July 28, 2005 at 2:24 PM
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Marshallengraved, I agree. I have to write every day
posted by
Azur
on July 28, 2005 at 4:31 AM
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May, I can't disagree with this
entry at all. This is a great place to wind down after a productive day at work--a nice substitute for the television. But, like so many internet offerings, this place serves up a mere mirage of writing accomplishments.
By all means, don't leave. Just don't take the place too seriously.
posted by
Joe_Love
on July 27, 2005 at 6:34 PM
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Writing is part of my daily life...
and discipline...the more you write, the better you are...i wanna achieve my goal and become a music journalist- officially
posted by
Marshallengraved
on July 27, 2005 at 1:11 PM
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I know how you feel...
posted by
Renigade
on July 27, 2005 at 12:22 PM
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MayB
It's nice to read the thoughts of someone who is actually a working writer. Financial instability is certainly a big part of it for awhile, but I always advise people to forget about the day job. Writing is your day job. Give it the time it needs--which is lots, and the skin it demands--which is thick. Sometimes the pain of shredding skin can be unbearable. You have to be a fast healer. Hemlocker
posted by
Hemlocker
on July 27, 2005 at 12:21 PM
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I used to catch up with sleep in class and just catch the summaries
posted by
Azur
on July 27, 2005 at 11:58 AM
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yeah MayB,
nothing like a baby to make you focus... unless you are so tired that you can't open your eyes! lol!
posted by
MerryAnne
on July 27, 2005 at 11:57 AM
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MerryAnne, I agree. I learned to do that from necessity when I was studying and had a baby
posted by
Azur
on July 27, 2005 at 11:55 AM
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MayB,
the thing that I find is that if I can sit down and do it the work goes much more quickly than I thought it would. I just have to sit down to do it. Since I can only work 1 nap hour at a time I really need to focus and get stuff done.
posted by
MerryAnne
on July 27, 2005 at 11:53 AM
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NCWriter, you're right of course. Things are weighing heavily on me at moment.
posted by
Azur
on July 27, 2005 at 11:14 AM
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Ca88andra, it does feel better to achieve a few things on the list.
posted by
Azur
on July 27, 2005 at 11:12 AM
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MayB,
I think we need to look at posting as practice. And yes, a place to get positive feedback. A support group of sorts. It's all about balance....
posted by
NCwriter
on July 27, 2005 at 6:27 AM
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Crossing items off that list is a good thing! There are times I have to try to motivate myself as well, the times seem to be cyclical. I'm sure you will do some wonderful work now you have set your mind to it.
posted by
Ca88andra
on July 27, 2005 at 4:52 AM
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DaveCryer, I must be doing something right at last. I just noticed an email with another commission
posted by
Azur
on July 27, 2005 at 3:10 AM
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Keep on keeping those wolves at bay, May. Enjoyed the Cameron notes.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on July 27, 2005 at 2:40 AM
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Ginnieb, you've had one or two other distractions too. Don't be to hard on yourself.
posted by
Azur
on July 26, 2005 at 8:47 PM
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Maybe it's just too safe here MayB!
Interesting point...maybe that's why I haven't pursued anything outside of here for months! Eek!!
posted by
ginnieb
on July 26, 2005 at 8:35 PM
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ARGUS, I am always seeking other venues for my regular writing. Here I just relax. I am sorry not to have time for your best blog exercize but I don't have the time to judge that fairly
posted by
Azur
on July 26, 2005 at 7:41 PM
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Well, yes. It can be a Linus' blanket at times
but I think that doesn't justify the time needed for: writing, reading, and socializing. I'm looking at other venues.
posted by
ARGUS
on July 26, 2005 at 7:23 PM
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Dear reader, I've stopped changing this post now. Sorry for that.
posted by
Azur
on July 26, 2005 at 7:15 PM
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