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I'm sure you're up to the challenge....
I hope it all comes together smoothly.
posted by
word.smith
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December 2, 2004
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good luck !
I think anything you put your mind too, you can do! as you are very determined!
posted by
_Symphony_
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December 2, 2004
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Diversion4u
I use deadlines as my goal and that is easier to do when by missing it you would let someone down.
posted by
beachbelle
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December 2, 2004
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I think you need a goal...
You sound like a goal seeker...a 700 word proposal due by Friday at 7am has parameters; a definite direction. My fiction, actually all my writing, tends to meander and I have to set my sights on a target. Writers digest recomends that before you sit down to write a story that you sum it up in one sentence. It helps you clear the airspace in your mind and gives you a center to come back to if you happen to find yourself rambling on...like me right now.
posted by
Diversion4u
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December 1, 2004
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Amateur
Excellent analogy. I will hold to that
posted by
beachbelle
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December 1, 2004
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BB, a houseman or intern (trainee doctor) is a beginner in many fields of medicine. He has no pre-conceived ideas and he is willing to learn from a more experienced doctor.
An experienced eye surgeon is a professional who has spent years operating on numerous eyes. He chose his career path and became an expert in the field of ophthalmology. While he knows the anatomy of the eye like the back of his hand, it does not mean that he is totally clueless as far as the other fields of medicine is concerned.
My best wish for you is to be bold and humble enough to be an intern, while putting your expertise as the eye surgeon to good use. All the best!
posted by
Amateur
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December 1, 2004
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Matos
You make a very good point. Of course I don't think they are liars - if I thought that I would not be here.
Actually it is wonderful to have a bunch of complete strangers wanting me to do well.
posted by
beachbelle
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December 1, 2004
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McNab
Plus I am on a different track. I think what I said to Klara is true too - getting over major ailments and a change in lifetstyle takes it out of one. Perhaps I need a vacation.
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beachbelle
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December 1, 2004
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It is logical that you feel like a beginner again. You're like an F1 driver being asked to drive a Heavy Goods Vehicle. The driver would do it for his love of driving, and you will succeed because of your love for words.
posted by
johnmacnab
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December 1, 2004
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Well it seems to me that everyone here believes you can do what you set your mind to. These are the people who do read what you write and decided they like it. It's funny how we are our worst critics. I would say that you should stop listening to the voice inside you saying you can't or aren't good enough and listen to others. Since they're not you, their opinions and advice will be objective. The people here on blogit believe you can you do it. Are you going to call them liars? Would it hurt you to believe that you're better than you think you are? Just a thought.
posted by
Matos
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December 1, 2004
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A lot of energy is expended too, Beachie, by changing a lifestyle.
It's exhausting emotionally and many others don't realize that. This could also be what is depleting you. When I changed my life entirely, initially, I was so dragged out tired all the time, I could hardly get the "train on the tracks" either, despite the fact that I didn't make half the money I do now. But if you get the train on, the lifestyle change emotional depletion leaves, and you get back the energy. You know you can do it. I know you can do it. Do it. You'll see what I say is true.
posted by
KlaraRoberts
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December 1, 2004
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Klara
You know what it is - I feel like I am on a train which keeps approaching the line switch but never crosses onto the other track. Underneath it all, I know I can do it and that I want this. i mean I just changed my whole life but I think after my illness and break from working that i lost a lot of energy - not motivation or idea - just plain old energy.
posted by
beachbelle
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December 1, 2004
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First off, Beachie, don't put pressure on yourself about "not" being able
to pull it off. You can. But you only can if you believe you can. It is possible to wear the hats, but your head must feel at home in each one. If we project an aura of insecurity, it will show through in the writing. I hope I haven't offended, just trying to help. Go for it, and leave the nagging doubts behind no matter how you must do it.
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KlaraRoberts
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December 1, 2004
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Frankenkitty
This week they did. No one was more shocked than me. I emailed a bunch of them with a three-sentence email and virtually all have replied with two wanting to talk plus one is considering me as a ghostwriter.
I sought their opinion about my idea plus I asked another question about ghostwriting, and told them about myself in a sentence. I kept my questions short so that if they weren't interested i hadn't wasted their time.
It is a good idea to email agents and then they can tell you if their books are full, or if your stuff is up their street or not. It saves everyone time.
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beachbelle
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December 1, 2004
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Beachbelle, agents call you?
See, right there you are light years ahead of most people. This is what fascinates me so much about you. As far as hats, if I wore as many as there were people inside my head, I'd be a walking skyscaper. Not schizophrenia, just characters in a waiting room. Great post, good luck with your pitch. I'm sure it will be all kinds of professional:)
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
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December 1, 2004
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lol, or how about yelling? I've been around some really vocal editors!
posted by
Ariala
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December 1, 2004
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Ariala. Good point
I remember when I first became an editor I spent the first couple of weeks emulating editors I admired although I did not take up smoking a pipe or drinking like a fish (maybe drinking a little).
posted by
beachbelle
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December 1, 2004
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beach
Thank you, I almost forgot.
posted by
David1Spirit
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December 1, 2004
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Tapsel-T
Thank you. You know that being a beginner AGAIN is never easy.
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beachbelle
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December 1, 2004
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Ginnieb
Most stories I write these days are 700 words. I'd better watch my back ;-)
posted by
beachbelle
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December 1, 2004
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David
Don't forget your joker's hat too?
posted by
beachbelle
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December 1, 2004
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I have only 1 cap to wear!
It's a blogger's cap. There is no writer in me I am afraid. 
But then again I can always put on my computer nerd beanie! 
posted by
David1Spirit
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December 1, 2004
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Ya you can do it!
I have great faith in you! I wrote a blog earlier this year about only being able to come up 450-500 words each time. I think I'm up to 700 sometimes..so there's progress for ya! ;) Good luck!
posted by
ginnieb
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December 1, 2004
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"How can writers mix disciplines?" I have no idea, Beachbelle, but,
I'll bet you can do it and do it well if you put your mind to it.
posted by
TAPS.
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December 1, 2004
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You can do it, BB...I have no doubt. You're just experiencing that
nervous feeling that comes from doing something sort of new...Study the fiction and creative writers that move you and that are successful. Follow their formula of writing until it becomes your own, or find your own formula and make it work for you. My best.
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Ariala
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December 1, 2004
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