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- Go to I HATE YOUR WRITING AND YOUR ATTITUDE AND I THINK THIS IS ALL POINTLESS!!!!
LOL....Straightforward
So I have some hope then?
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 23, 2005 at 1:00 AM
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Thanks ThomasFranklin
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 23, 2005 at 12:59 AM
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Hello MariVye
Yes I do, but when I got the preview of it, I found a spelling mistake and it was not for sale to public...but now its on there as I corrected it lastnight.
Thank you for asking
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 23, 2005 at 12:59 AM
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Don't worry! As the saying goes, the world recognises a prophet
after he's dead!
posted by
Straightforward
on April 22, 2005 at 10:05 PM
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When someone is a writer they exist in there own world. The others sometimes don't understand and want you to rejoin them. Come a sit and talk. They don't understand and don't be mad. They don't understand a creative energy release. Its there short comings. You'll have to cope and be nice.
posted by
ThomasFranklin
on April 22, 2005 at 9:59 PM
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I checked out your website. It is very nice! You have other books you have self-published, don't you?
posted by
MariVye
on April 22, 2005 at 9:24 AM
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it should all be ok now......the preview is now working.....Phew...
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 7:04 AM
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Ann.
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 7:03 AM
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symphony,
You can just paste the preview at your storefront.I just visited again. The new arrangement looks so much better.
Its the same problem when you email the file in wps format as receivers can't even open the file as we don't have that format installed in our O.S. Maybe you can ask the support forum experts. ;-)
Ann.
posted by
A-and-B
on April 22, 2005 at 5:57 AM
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Hello...Ann I tried but failed....so I have wrote a note on my storefront to those who have trouble can email me for the preview.....
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 5:42 AM
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Thanks Ann.
that might be an idea...I will go and try that now and tell you how I get on...Thanks
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 5:15 AM
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symphony,
Maybe you can try copy & pasting the preview into the REVIEW section.(at that same webpage) This way, people don't need to download the file to read it.
Ann.
posted by
A-and-B
on April 22, 2005 at 5:12 AM
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Thanks Ann.
but all I have is microsoft works word processor
I dont know what else I can do about it...
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 4:57 AM
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Thanks...MayB
and thank you for telling me ,( I have already been told about it..) .its because I wrote it on microsoft works word processor, I don't know what I can do about that as thats my only writing "thingy"
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 4:56 AM
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symphony,
Do you have Microsoft Word? Copy the file, paste into a new MS Word file, save it and then upload again this new version as your preview. Computers without Word Perfect installation cannot cope, hence it looks different. Good luck.
Ann.
posted by
A-and-B
on April 22, 2005 at 4:49 AM
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Symphony,
I had a look at the link. It is a lovely cover pic. Take a look at your preview as a lot of it was gobbledygook. maybe you should have it in a pdf file
posted by
Azur
on April 22, 2005 at 4:43 AM
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Thank you ever so much...Tanoolicious
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 1:50 AM
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Thank you...Whacky46
you know?...your right...I should not tell her anything anymore and just carry on what I am doing....Thank you
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 1:49 AM
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LOL....homegirl
WOW.....did I sound that bad??
after sleeping on it, I am not as angry as yesterday......but it still hurts.....but I understand that those who don't find writing a passion.....wont ever understand...
Thank you
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 1:48 AM
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Thank you so much....AnnAndBenjamin
our mothers day has already gone.....but I will still give her a copy anyway....thank you
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 1:47 AM
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mary_x ....exactley...I completely agree.
and thank you so much
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 1:46 AM
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Thank you so much I-R-William
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 1:45 AM
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Thank you so much, FactorFiction
I am so glad I came here and wrote out my frustrations...because I was right...you all do understand
Thank you
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 1:45 AM
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DarrkeThoughts ......I added a little more to it now
as you are right......
he lead a very interesting life (in and out of prison) its a book leading up to his death ...its pretty hard to explain more than that...because it will give it all away...but it includes photographs and poetry and so on...Thank you so much for your comment
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 1:43 AM
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Thank you so much for this beautiful comment, lovelyladymonk
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 1:41 AM
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roofpig...I too have noticed that
it's unfair...everybody has to start somewhere...huh
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 1:41 AM
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Thank you...SanitySlipping ...I will remember that
posted by
_Symphony_
on April 22, 2005 at 1:40 AM
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Congrats on finishing the book.
Some people just don't understand. Until I startd getting checks in the mail my folks thought I was just wasting my time with my scribbling. Avoid the topic if you can.
posted by
Whacky
on April 21, 2005 at 10:50 PM
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TELL YOU YOU CAN WRITE
out your frustrations or you can give the money to a shrink who will point out what a miserable mother she is.
posted by
homegirl
on April 21, 2005 at 9:17 PM
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It looks very good. A relative can be a harsh critic. Don't let her get you down. Give her a copy for Mother's Day on May 8th!!! I emailed you too.
Ann.
posted by
A-and-B
on April 21, 2005 at 7:32 PM
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Symphony,
Mothers can say the harshest things. Writing isn't a choice with me, or probably most of us here, it's like breathing, it has to be done. Congratulations on finishing your book.
posted by
Blanche.
on April 21, 2005 at 7:01 PM
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Think of All the negative thoughts that well known authors have probably..
heard within their lifetimes. "Get a real job!" or "It's a silly notion you have. Who said you could write " or "Now that writing's out of your system, do you think you live in the real world now?" and that was just the family and freinds. It does tend to hurt more though. Attempt to be patient with your Mum, sometimes it takes awhile for parents to understand your motives. Don't let it spoil your life and all that is good.
posted by
I-R-William
on April 21, 2005 at 6:55 PM
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Ouch.
Don't get too discouraged by your mom. Some people just don't understand some things..I don't comprehend modern art - you know it's a picture of a red circle or a bunch of splotches...sorry- I just don't get it and just never will appreciate it I suppose.....but that doesn't mean I like the artist any less. It is just my own shortcoming. So your mom doesn't get that part of you. Don't take it personally when it is her problem in comprehending your work.
posted by
FactorFiction
on April 21, 2005 at 4:19 PM
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My family doesn't understand either. Whether writing is you job or your hobby, it's part of who you are...hang in there.
A thought on the website for your book...why would I want to know about your brother? You forgot to mention what it is about your brother that would make him interesting to read about.
posted by
DarrkeThoughts
on April 21, 2005 at 4:16 PM
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Max, your mom reminds me of what my dad says sometimes... he tells me to forget about writing and to look for a real job when i tell him i want to publish one of my books... it hurts alot, but it makes me more determined to work harder at my writing...
If writing makes you happy then keep writing and to hell with anyone who doesnt care... just coz your book isnt in the shops doesnt make it any less better....
You did something that isnt easy at all to do... especially emotionally... a beautiful book about your brother.... you put so much work into this... be proud.... many people dont understand...
{{{HUGS}}} Im so proud of you!! The book looks awesome!
posted by
Tanoolicious
on April 21, 2005 at 2:04 PM
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Symphony...
Your mum's words to you break my heart in half. Some of my family feels the same way about my writing...but for the exact opposite reason...I'm not yet published at all, though I've been doing this for several years now.
Writing is a time taking progress. You can't just go about it willy nilly...I've read such utter crap from people who try to do this. Your writing is INCREDIBLE!!!! Never mind about your grammer, Love...If you need help improving on it, there are books you can buy to aid you. Take your time.
The most important thing you can do for yourself is to do whatever it is that brings YOU happiness and makes you feel fulfilled...Regardless of the fact that others seem to think you're wasting your time with a "dead-end hobby."
Even if it just a hobby, it's your decision to continue with it...Not your mum's or anyone else's...Please don't ever give that up for anyone.
Is there any way we could meet for a chat? I'm so dying to talk more with you about this...Of course, don't feel obligated and take your time. Please e-mail me if you need to talk about anything.
God bless.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on April 21, 2005 at 1:42 PM
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Sometimes I think my parents are sort the same way. My mom is always pushing me to get "real" jobs, and never really seems to understand the joy I get out of writing or filmmaking. It's funny because so many people read books and watch movies, but the moment you tell someone you're a writer or a filmmaker - unless you're famous - they look down on you because you don't have a "real" job.
posted by
roofpig
on April 21, 2005 at 1:39 PM
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Sym:
If one person reads it and gets something from it - it's not a waste of time. Remember that.
posted by
SanitySlipping
on April 21, 2005 at 1:38 PM
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