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MayB - I am new to Blogit and blogging, seems like an odd way to pass time and I'm a little self-conscious.
I was drawn to your writing because of the substance 
(inserting symbols, this is fun) and content. I didn't know what to post for my initial writing, and wanted to just do something, so I did what comes naturally - I asked questions and offered a "tip" on improving one's outlook on life, I suppose. Uh-Oh! 
This would no doubt fall under the "self-help" 
e-mails you receive on your not-so-personal e-mail address.
I'm open to "tips" 
on writing/posting blogs, since you obviously have oodles of experience. Would like to read your comments!
Thanks!
skyewriter
posted by
skyewriter
on August 18, 2005 at 12:44 PM
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Haha Joe Love
posted by
Azur
on August 17, 2005 at 9:53 PM
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Mayb
The folks in Hollywood felt our country needed a second dose of "The Dukes of Hazard". Any more questions?? *grin*
posted by
Joe_Love
on August 17, 2005 at 8:33 PM
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MayB
I'll post again soon, but all I have to say will be said through my fiction.
posted by
Talion
on August 17, 2005 at 6:50 PM
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Now I'm genuinely flattered. Thanks!
posted by
RedHeadedGypsy
on August 17, 2005 at 4:22 PM
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Hey Gypsyredhead, I'm not sure the word "like" is right about my reaction to your life story. It doesn't seem to do it justice
posted by
Azur
on August 17, 2005 at 4:18 PM
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I suspect that's why you like my life story.
It's nothing like my usual stuff! Give them hell MayB!
posted by
RedHeadedGypsy
on August 17, 2005 at 4:13 PM
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MayB
hope you discover that diamond in the rough.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2005 at 3:13 PM
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MayB
I sent you an email
posted by
scoop
on August 17, 2005 at 10:17 AM
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errr... be learning
posted by
Azur
on August 17, 2005 at 10:14 AM
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Marshallengraved, even the teacher can always learning ....
posted by
Azur
on August 17, 2005 at 10:13 AM
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NCWriter, lucky you... it is through the comments where the teaching comes in of course. I think that sometimes they ony look at the grade;-). Then some become defensive but others take a lot from it and apply it next time around. The trouble with any writing of course is that there are several ways of approaching everything
posted by
Azur
on August 17, 2005 at 10:12 AM
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MayB
You know, when it comes to fear or maybe disgust as well, even for challenges, particularly in the wonderful world of cutthrooat publishing, I've been there and still am. Blogit helps me to express myself more than I was, although still not to the point of trying to submit again. Would like to hear more about your experiences in the realm. I've been removed from it for many years.
posted by
Hemlocker
on August 17, 2005 at 7:44 AM
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i never attended those classes...
but i think that daily efforts will reveal the writer in you...hard work always pays off...
posted by
Marshallengraved
on August 17, 2005 at 6:56 AM
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MayB,
I recently had to "judge" a bunch of short stories for a contest. I too was hoping to find a few diamonds in the rough. I did...but it took a lot of digging. It was fun though....and I didn't have to comment on them.
posted by
NCwriter
on August 17, 2005 at 6:31 AM
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Ann, some of the best cannot be beaten. It might be best for me to dig out some of the classics after I have waded through all the words
posted by
Azur
on August 17, 2005 at 4:57 AM
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I suppose dealing with bad writing is up there.... thanks for the vote of support
posted by
Azur
on August 17, 2005 at 3:45 AM
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For serious works, I read classic literature.
(Ann)
posted by
A-and-B
on August 17, 2005 at 3:45 AM
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hehehe, I am saying, you can do anything you put your mind too!
especially the biggest of challanges, so stop sitting and worrying about them go and do them ...because I have faith in you
but of course - if you want to take your time and do that first -then ok....LOL
posted by
_Symphony_
on August 17, 2005 at 3:43 AM
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Gee thanks Symphony but you know it's only bad writing that I've got to deal with ;-) or are you saying I should mount a new challenge?
posted by
Azur
on August 17, 2005 at 3:33 AM
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I want to wish you all the luck in the world.
Take care
posted by
_Symphony_
on August 17, 2005 at 3:04 AM
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Talion, I would like to see you post again -- just let it happen when you have something you need to say.
posted by
Azur
on August 17, 2005 at 12:12 AM
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Quirky-Alone, thanks for the pointer
posted by
Azur
on August 17, 2005 at 12:09 AM
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Talion, sometimes you can post through it and other times not....
posted by
Azur
on August 16, 2005 at 7:47 PM
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Blackcat, thanks. I try to keep in mind that all are giving it their best shot
posted by
Azur
on August 16, 2005 at 7:46 PM
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word.smith, I actually love to read them and trying to imagine what they were thinking. Making comments is the challenge. Blogit is much, much easier
posted by
Azur
on August 16, 2005 at 7:33 PM
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well, if you want to wallow in low-grade, you know where to find it...right??
posted by
Julia.
on August 16, 2005 at 7:22 PM
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MayB
50-60 papers sound like a daunting task, but as with anything along those lines, I am sure you will find some entertainment from your students if the 'low grade' stuff doesn't get you firrst.
posted by
word.smith
on August 16, 2005 at 7:14 PM
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Good luck... I'm sure you'll find some potential among the muck...
The trick will be to figure out which is which...
posted by
-blackcat
on August 16, 2005 at 7:06 PM
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MayB
Whether or not you speak of Blogit, it's the truth and the prime reason I haven't posted in weeks. I'm not critical of any bloggers in particular or the medium in general, but I''ve grown tired of the games, monotony, the s.s.d.d. (same shit different day). Maybe this shall pass. The hope is the only thing that keeps me from hitting the button to cancel my subscription. I shall return again soon, possibly by the beginning of next month, but I'll only post fiction. This way, the make-believe world you read about is supposed to be.
posted by
Talion
on August 16, 2005 at 7:04 PM
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Scoop, everyone needs it just so they can see where they fit in. There is nothing better than exquisite writing from the dark side.
posted by
Azur
on August 16, 2005 at 5:41 PM
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Low-grade wallowing, now there is a change of pace
a lot like when I use to go bar hopping in the seedy part of town, I wanted to see how the other half lives............................and dies.
posted by
scoop
on August 16, 2005 at 5:39 PM
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