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MayB
That seems like it would be difficult, switching back and forth, between fiction and newspaper and opinion, etc. I don't know HOW you keep your thoughts or tones straight!
posted by
Joe_Love
on November 24, 2005 at 9:00 PM
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Mayb,
I have a journalist friend who once said he needed to write like a cow needs to be milked. Not a pretty image, but it kind of sums up the urgency. I'm still in right-brain mode, it sounds you're getting a lot of productive writing done. That must feel good, even if you are temporarily drained and tapped out.
posted by
Blanche.
on November 18, 2005 at 9:59 PM
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Get some rest, MayB.
You'll need it to heal and work through your burn out.
God's blessings.
posted by
songbirdshafer
on November 18, 2005 at 8:01 PM
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Yeah right. You're watching Jeopardy instead of posting.
posted by
majroj
on November 18, 2005 at 7:47 PM
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Sorry you reached burnout!
I am sure it is diffcult working out the truth in property.
Hope you get better quickly. I have been unable to post and comment too because of end of year work pressures - but - hey like you the weekend comes and at least there is some space for it.
Hope things work out,
Jo
posted by
brisbane_artist
on November 18, 2005 at 6:13 PM
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Mayb
Just recharge your batteries..........will we get a peek at your story?
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on November 18, 2005 at 4:50 PM
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i get that burned out feeling a lot
but this site actually helps to force me to write something everyday. i'm glad it does. if i didn't have a creative outlet, i would go crazy.
posted by
mikebrown
on November 18, 2005 at 3:42 PM
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Have a good writing weekend
I'd love to read your short story when you're happy with it.
posted by
malcolm
on November 18, 2005 at 3:10 PM
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Hi MayB - hope that you find the peace and energy over the weekend you are
looking for.
posted by
littlemspickles
on November 18, 2005 at 2:05 PM
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MayB, yes I often write myself off when I cease to believe... 
posted by
cmoe
on November 18, 2005 at 11:38 AM
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Good luck with your weekend plans
posted by
MerryAnne
on November 18, 2005 at 11:37 AM
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Aria4
It becomes less worrying when you know what the problem is. Then there is a hope of curing it
posted by
Azur
on November 18, 2005 at 9:58 AM
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Silvermoon7, thank you, now I just have to wait for the cure to work
posted by
Azur
on November 18, 2005 at 9:57 AM
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MayB-I hope you feel better. Don't worrry what you're feeling we all go through it. Take care. :)
posted by
Aria4
on November 18, 2005 at 7:07 AM
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I'm glad you've found a solution to your medical malaise. That's good news for you. Good luck on the story, lovely lady!
posted by
SilverMoon7
on November 18, 2005 at 4:59 AM
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MayB
I get that way, too. Too much of anything leads to burnout.
posted by
avant-garde
on November 18, 2005 at 3:43 AM
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Better make sure you get some rest in amongst all the writing. We don't want you dropping dead of exhaustion!
posted by
Ca88andra
on November 18, 2005 at 1:41 AM
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| Good idea to rest the story. I always do that. Fresh eyes always see new things. Good lines are gems, yes. If I hear them or read them, I write them down in my Moleskine, dated and sourced. Like 'wee small hours' - you didn't intend it, but those small hours are often 'wee' if you've had too much wine.
Time for a rest for MayB as well methinks. |
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posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on November 18, 2005 at 1:22 AM
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