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Azur,
I went through your list hoping not to see any of my habits/mindset/qualities listed there.
posted by
word.smith
on September 7, 2006 at 5:53 PM
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Azur
You're bringing up an important topic that many do not want to think about. The writing business is a game, and anyone interested in becoming a writer must jump through hoops to establish himself. Nicely done.
posted by
avant-garde
on September 7, 2006 at 3:41 AM
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Some people go into writing to avoid interpersonal conflict or friction
Is there creative discourse without friction or occasional conflict?
posted by
majroj
on September 6, 2006 at 9:40 PM
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what a great list!
However, my favorite part of your post was the "tittle tattle." hehe. I've never heard that before!
posted by
Julia.
on September 6, 2006 at 9:19 PM
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This is great advice
Thank you!
posted by
bel_1965
on September 6, 2006 at 8:21 PM
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Majroj, amazing how many of those adolescents are 26 or 35 or 46 or 58
posted by
Azur
on September 6, 2006 at 7:41 PM
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You are describing the typical adolescent writer to a tee.
posted by
majroj
on September 6, 2006 at 7:21 PM
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Hope springs eternal
- speaking as one who has just received a first rejection slip.... for my first professional offering....! Just have to work harder.
posted by
mneme
on September 6, 2006 at 2:52 PM
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Good points, Azur, keeping my eye on the goal and not staying focused on
that is probably my own form of self-sabotage. As you said, what good are principles if they are never tested or exposed to the light of day?
posted by
Blanche.
on September 6, 2006 at 2:08 PM
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Frankenkitty, how could I forget zombies - doh?
Maybe it's because I'm one too. I think that the zombie life is the way to be. You can't fail then
posted by
Azur
on September 6, 2006 at 2:02 PM
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How about zombie saboteurs?
Zombies sabotage everything, and they don't even have the extensive reasoning and evaluation skills that we're supposed to have. How is that? Even in zombie movies, we are our own worst enemies. Does that mean our learning capacities don't account for inability to let go of destructive emotions? Hmmm. Azur, I think I better lay off the zombie movies. Take care
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on September 6, 2006 at 1:55 PM
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Azur, Guilty as charged. I am the only person holding me back from being a successfully published writer.
posted by
TAPS.
on September 6, 2006 at 2:45 AM
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Azur
thanks for reading your online free college .
posted by
Rosetree
on September 6, 2006 at 2:41 AM
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Great post, Azur.
They say that vertigo is not so much a fear of falling as a fear of jumping. I get that for real and I also get it as metaphor in the ambitious parts of my life. I'm getting it now as I start out on my new workshops business.
It may be a repost, but it's still fresh. Perhaps you titivated it a bit for the current market on here.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on September 6, 2006 at 12:55 AM
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Azur, I am clear of this check list, although I do sabotage myself in
posted by
mysteria
on September 5, 2006 at 8:25 PM
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Azur, I am clear of this check list, although I do sabotage myself in
other ways. It is nice to see that I am at least semi-healthy minded...sometimes. That means there is still hope! Thanks for the information.
posted by
mysteria
on September 5, 2006 at 8:25 PM
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Azur
Very good lessons for aspiring as also established writers to keep in mind. Thanks for sharing
posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on September 5, 2006 at 7:24 PM
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Thank you Ypunday although I am not sure why the
birthday reference arose. I wrote this post some years ago and a couple of people really liked it. Most didn't because it reminded them too much of themselves. Well I must away to write, this girl has bills to pay.
posted by
Azur
on September 5, 2006 at 6:23 PM
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Thanks for this useful GIFT--and we otta give U a birthday gift. AZUR--many
Happy Returns (a British form of congrats). Happy Happy Birthday--I will return to this post again for its tips. Bravo
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on September 5, 2006 at 5:53 PM
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Thank you for the lesson.
posted by
A-and-B
on September 5, 2006 at 2:44 PM
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Azur, I am guilty of not knowing my market, that's for sure!
posted by
Blanche.
on September 5, 2006 at 2:42 PM
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Symphony said it!
Try harder.
posted by
Whacky
on September 5, 2006 at 2:34 PM
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- Dammit - I must try harder!
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 5, 2006 at 2:17 PM
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