There, but for fortune, go you and I, you and I.

Jun 22, 2007 13:33



Once, A brilliant author with a questionable English accent, squinty eyes and a coaxing, classic style, told a well-read audience to write everyday. That to him, the idea of writers-block was ludicrous, because the idea of simply not writing was ludicrous. You must force yourself to write, and when you're done, you can strip and delete the ( Read more... )

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awaltzinaminor June 22 2007, 22:11:18 UTC
I completely sympathize.
I think I've been on a funk.
ironically the only thing that I can write in is this.
Anything substantial is beyond me. I know kids who wrote novels already.
I can't do it, because I feel like I have nothing to say.
What I hate the most is writing and thinking that what I wrote is crap. I know that that's exactly what's supposed to happen. You're supposed to delete all the crap and find the good stuff.
But it is such a painful process, and I hate it.
I don't know why I gave you a mini-rant instead of a real answer or something real to say.
Sorry. =)

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that_subwaysoul June 24 2007, 17:39:41 UTC
I see where you're coming from, but the more you do it though the easier it gets.
agreed?

and don't stress the novel, I could see you writing something brilliant after you get out and see the world. 14 year old novels.. although sexy, are probably not teeming with the knowledge and wisdom that comes with age. =]

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awaltzinaminor June 25 2007, 02:09:33 UTC
what I hate most is thinking that I have nothing to say.
When I write something, I want to contribute.
I don't want to parrot.
You know what I mean?

I'm just hoping I'll take some Instant Wisdom when I apply for gov school.

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klutzyduckzy June 23 2007, 02:09:40 UTC
Oh! Oh! I know who that was! IT WAS PAUL WATKINS! =)

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that_subwaysoul June 24 2007, 17:39:54 UTC
love him!

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