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05-09-2007, 05:32 AM
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In a rut
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Northern NY
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New member tried to stop writing...didn't work
Hi,
Just wanted to finally say hello. I've been writing since I was a kid, everything from poetry to stories to comics to songs. After some disappointments and setbacks several years ago, and finding that I was stressing about (and, thus, not enjoying) writing, I packed it in. I figured I could just ignore that part of my life, and that it would fade away while I took on other interests that I wouldn't take so damn seriously. Now, with some life changes that have given me a fresh perspective on life, I have dusted off two YA novels -- one is complete and the other is half-done. They both need a lot of work, but I'm beginning to write again with the outlook that there is no rush, and that I do have something worthwhile to offer, and that, no, writing is not your normal 40-hour a week career, but that it is the one passion that I cannot make go away. So, here I am. It wasn't until recently that I realized I was writing what would be considered YA literature. I had never really thought about my work as such, but since it was pointed out to me, it makes perfect sense. Ever since college, every one of my work experiences have centered on working with adolescents, from teacher's aide to youth program coordinator to tutor to teacher. So it seems to make sense, and I am embracing this knowledge wholeheartedly. I am very excited to begin again. Well, just wanted to say hello. I look forward to being part of what seems to be a great group of people. -G
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"My childhood had no narrative; it was all just a combination of air and no air: waiting for life to happen, the body to get big, the mind to grow fearless. There were no stories, no ideas, not really, not yet. Just things unearthed from elsewhere and propped up later to help the mind get around. At the time, however, it was liquid, like a song -- nothing much. It was just a space with people in it. But one can tell a story anyway." - Lorrie Moore "nice lil' uh,narrative? beginning,middle and end?" |
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05-09-2007, 05:38 AM
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I'm a Bajaffe!
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: 2nd star to the right and 10 miles west of Sugar Tit
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Welcome. Glad you found your way home. Just feels right, doesn't it?
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05-09-2007, 05:50 AM
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U know u wanna cookie...
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Deep within the cryptic puzzle of my mind
Posts: 284
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Heya gem! Welcome!
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05-09-2007, 06:05 AM
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It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's an
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Up... up... and away!
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Hey! Welcome to AW. I think we've all tried to stop at one time or another... just doesn't work! Glad you found your way to the Cooler.
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05-09-2007, 06:11 AM
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Never be completely back to normal.
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Lovely, large cave
Posts: 2,075
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 to AW, gem!
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05-09-2007, 06:14 AM
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practical experience, FTW
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 5,209
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Glad you're here--you'll love it
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05-09-2007, 06:19 AM
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RB's favourite chewtoy
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Wandering in the depths of my mind
Posts: 4,368
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 gem. Welcome to AW. All the best with your novels.
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First Rejection received 15/5/2008. WIPS RB - At 25,434 words Death By Appointment - At 7,628 words |
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05-09-2007, 08:25 AM
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Happy to be here
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: my own little world
Posts: 4,450
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Welcome.
Come in, look around...relax, we're usually pretty friendly.
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A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
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05-09-2007, 02:55 PM
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Not too old to learn
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Dendermonde, Belgium
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Welcome to AW, and it's so nice you've found back pleasure in writing!
Nickie
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05-09-2007, 03:42 PM
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Salt water is the cure
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: on the water
Posts: 1,697
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Hi gem! Welcome!
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05-09-2007, 04:56 PM
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New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 35
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Welcome Gem!
I had to quick point out that I love your sig line. It's my favorite scence hands down from Family Guy.
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05-09-2007, 05:02 PM
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practical experience, FTW
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: under my bed
Posts: 1,055
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Hi Gem! Welcome, and good luck with your WIPs! You'll find lots of help and support here.
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05-09-2007, 07:49 PM
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He ain't right...
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: in a strange damp place...with the slugs
Posts: 252
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Hey Gem, welcome to AW.
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05-09-2007, 08:17 PM
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practical experience, FTW
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: PA
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You can't stop writing if you are born to do it, lol. Good luck with your renewed vigor. This is a great place to keep motivated.
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05-09-2007, 09:15 PM
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...fueled on Cadburys
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: In my little cottage on Dartmoor...with the pixies!
Posts: 1,113
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05-10-2007, 06:38 PM
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I'm the Head-ParrotHead!
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Where's the party???-- I got the KEY to the cage-- Free Margaritas!!!
Posts: 452
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 A Nearly-Quiet ParrotHead Party!!!Gem!!!   
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"That's my story-- `n I'm stickin' to it. That's my life-- `n all that I've got... Call me a liar-- Call me a writer-- Believe me or not-- Believe me or not..."  Words & Wisdom sung by Jimmy BuffettDaiquiri~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Tequila |
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05-10-2007, 07:18 PM
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I am too on MSN IM! :(
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: East Coast
Posts: 447
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Konnichi wa!
I love that starting-to-write-again feeling.
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