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Really Qwertyui

posted by beachbelle on December 11, 2004 at 6:53 PM | link to this | reply

I am so well loved

I could piss my pants!

posted by qwertyui on December 11, 2004 at 6:23 PM | link to this | reply

Had to reread this, Beachie, as I'm working on what I will say!

This is something that is much needed from all the writers here. You've got mail too, as I found an offering you will love.

posted by KlaraRoberts on December 11, 2004 at 1:26 PM | link to this | reply

Dave Cryer

I hope you don't expect me to be able to keep quiet. When I am excited about something I never quite can although I am good at keeping secrets

posted by beachbelle on December 11, 2004 at 11:38 AM | link to this | reply

Abelincoln

Work it out on the butcher's block. Thank you for your understanding

posted by beachbelle on December 11, 2004 at 11:37 AM | link to this | reply

Abe, I'd say never talk it out, it's never worth it. Always write it out how you want it, perfect it, then offer it up.

posted by _dave_says_ack_ on December 11, 2004 at 8:45 AM | link to this | reply

Beachbelle, I think before I read your blog this morning, I'd previously answered your question in a parenthetical statement I made in this morning's "journal" blog... I'd been progressing along writing a fictional novel when I made the mistake of TALKING about it at a class reunion last September. What a Writer's Block that created... But I am occasionally able to do an occasional outburst of a little short short... see today's fiction. I have my favorites on Blogit, but I do see their weaknesses... now - to Hemingway.

posted by cmoe on December 11, 2004 at 8:33 AM | link to this | reply

MerryAnne

Didn't you know everyone is required to agree with me? ;-) I'm still about for a couple of days.

posted by beachbelle on December 11, 2004 at 6:25 AM | link to this | reply

enjoy your mini vacation beach glad I caught up with you before you left. I will miss you, I look forward to your posts everyday, even if we don't always agree, we mostly do, and I appreciate your writing advice.

posted by MerryAnne on December 11, 2004 at 6:00 AM | link to this | reply

Good advice beachbelle - and I totally agree about reading widely.

posted by Ca88andra on December 11, 2004 at 5:53 AM | link to this | reply

thanks for the advice

posted by _Symphony_ on December 11, 2004 at 5:10 AM | link to this | reply

Poor Beachie. Her blog's been taken over by a couple of yellers!

posted by _dave_says_ack_ on December 11, 2004 at 4:27 AM | link to this | reply

Just reminiscing about a hotel in Orleans now, two summers ago. A little piece of Italy in France it was. Ta for the memory nudge.

posted by _dave_says_ack_ on December 11, 2004 at 3:39 AM | link to this | reply

Dave Cryer

That is the case in the virtual jungle - the sun shines as the happy travelers wend their way to an Italianate hotel.

posted by beachbelle on December 11, 2004 at 3:30 AM | link to this | reply

Puns can be spun if you're a Punnel Web Spider.

posted by _dave_says_ack_ on December 11, 2004 at 3:19 AM | link to this | reply

yeah ghost writing - good link

posted by beachbelle on December 11, 2004 at 2:59 AM | link to this | reply

Dave Cryer

I have more than Trixie to contend with and puns cannot be spun......

posted by beachbelle on December 11, 2004 at 2:58 AM | link to this | reply

Makes you the ideal ghost writer then.

Hey, I reckon we could score well on Trixie's blog with all this punning. Well you could. Trixie's got it in for me.

posted by _dave_says_ack_ on December 11, 2004 at 2:51 AM | link to this | reply

And some of mine are deadly dull

posted by beachbelle on December 11, 2004 at 2:49 AM | link to this | reply

Beachie, I could be. Many of my  blogs seem to be buried deep.

posted by _dave_says_ack_ on December 11, 2004 at 2:38 AM | link to this | reply

Dave Cryer

Aaaahhhhhh! But not writing from beyond the grave I hope?

posted by beachbelle on December 11, 2004 at 12:50 AM | link to this | reply

Justsouno

Thank you

posted by beachbelle on December 11, 2004 at 12:49 AM | link to this | reply

Beachie, I am Rickmanic about my writing. Will be popping in and out of the shade today. Enjoy your break, you deserve it.

posted by _dave_says_ack_ on December 10, 2004 at 11:44 PM | link to this | reply

belle

This is a  great effort. I would never think to tell you or anyone why I will write. I have written in my other careers before this. I needed to do what I did, I want to do this. I will do it soon. Thank you.
 

posted by Justi on December 10, 2004 at 6:57 PM | link to this | reply

Many people are of the opinion that

writing goes hand in hand with reading.  I have found that to be true. I was a voracious reader long before I started writing. The small successes that I have had so far are due in large part to being able to read, digest and apply what I have learnt.

posted by word.smith on December 10, 2004 at 6:48 PM | link to this | reply

To answer the question

No, I don't want to write. But I really like your passage there about the reading part. I do love to read.

posted by David1Spirit on December 10, 2004 at 6:20 PM | link to this | reply

kelli

it doesn't matter now. I mentioned it in a comment to Klara's blog

posted by beachbelle on December 10, 2004 at 6:11 PM | link to this | reply

really? When were you number 1?

posted by Kelli on December 10, 2004 at 5:21 PM | link to this | reply

Scriber

I know that. I read

posted by beachbelle on December 10, 2004 at 5:19 PM | link to this | reply

kelli

I am saying that reader wants to read me , that's all

posted by beachbelle on December 10, 2004 at 5:18 PM | link to this | reply

what's your point? No one should have to beg. No one begs me to write,

and I don't need to be begged.  Beg a writer to write?  not much of a writer.

posted by Kelli on December 10, 2004 at 5:17 PM | link to this | reply

I deeply, madly, truly, do, as opposed to truly, madly, deeply want to.

posted by scriber on December 10, 2004 at 5:12 PM | link to this | reply

kelli

To have people (beyond one's mother) say "please write soon" feeds an addiction for attention

posted by beachbelle on December 10, 2004 at 5:12 PM | link to this | reply

Kelli

Yeah actually I don't need that. I took that par about because it is didn't feel right but I do want to read peop;e's stories

posted by beachbelle on December 10, 2004 at 5:11 PM | link to this | reply

beache, how much do you pay? lolol .I noticed you mentioned writing

due to an addiction, have you ever been addicted to anything?  You TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY WANT, and really, it's all a need for yourself, not for anyone else, not even for money.  That is a TRUE and MAD and DEEP want, when it's all for yourself and no one else, you get paid to write don't you?  I don't.  To me, Blogit's only six months old.  No one knows about the things that I have written really.  I'd rather not share, even if money is involved, not my good stuff.  no.  never.  I don't and am not trying to be rude, but why do you care why anyone truly and madly and deeply wants to do anything?  Just let them do it, feed yourself. .

posted by Kelli on December 10, 2004 at 4:51 PM | link to this | reply

I went away for two weeks in July, Beach. I was so burnt out, it wasn't

funny. I did find an Internet cafe right down the street from my hotel, but you know what, once I got there (and I did go), I couldn't go in. I thought, "why am I even thinking of this on vacation". Just enjoy. Being totally on one's own with a career is more draining than others imagine. Enjoy but let me know when you leave, OK????

posted by KlaraRoberts on December 10, 2004 at 4:44 PM | link to this | reply

Klara

I haven't decided if I'll hit the road or jump on a plane and so I don't yet know what the net connection will be. KNowing me I will find an internet cafe to look in but I need a vacation. This has been a big year.

posted by beachbelle on December 10, 2004 at 4:40 PM | link to this | reply

UntoldOne

Now I must follow it.

To have that comment from you makes my day.

posted by beachbelle on December 10, 2004 at 4:37 PM | link to this | reply

And it's even better now, and I'll miss you.

posted by KlaraRoberts on December 10, 2004 at 4:33 PM | link to this | reply

beachbelle . . .

Really good one here.

   Superb advice.

posted by UntoldOne on December 10, 2004 at 4:32 PM | link to this | reply

I AM GLAD FEW HAVE READ THIS YET, I JUST UPDATED IT

posted by beachbelle on December 10, 2004 at 4:28 PM | link to this | reply

I will do this, for both you, and for me.

I need to look into my own mind and see exactly why I do this and if I do, which direction, perhaps I need to go with it. One of your best today. A question all writers need to answer.

posted by KlaraRoberts on December 10, 2004 at 4:19 PM | link to this | reply