tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551773263974891464.post958806941551580723..comments2023-11-04T01:02:14.725+11:00Comments on Hybrid J: Where Am I?Hybrid Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495322758574425713noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551773263974891464.post-4707379643277429842009-07-28T13:51:56.748+10:002009-07-28T13:51:56.748+10:00Hey Girl:
The question becomes this...how much mor...Hey Girl:<br />The question becomes this...how much more real would being 'published' feel to you in regards to your work...than say...<br /><br />How you feel now about your writing considering so many of us read every word, and love every second of absorbing what you produce?<br /><br />What would 'publishing' bring you that this sort of being published on your own terms brings now?<br /><br />Hope that question makes sense!<br /><br />Thanks for walking this road...so many of us are walking it too, but not looking for the same sort of clarity in the stroll....Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10972581158834240144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551773263974891464.post-19930377262950888452009-07-28T05:13:36.215+10:002009-07-28T05:13:36.215+10:00Couple of thoughts - #1 you're not alone!! #2...Couple of thoughts - #1 you're not alone!! #2 you are wonderfully creative spirit and thinker, trust that you will come up with a way to handle this - you will.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05402675613039857283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551773263974891464.post-64350597634156816522009-07-28T04:20:22.861+10:002009-07-28T04:20:22.861+10:00I love to read everything you write, so I am glad ...I love to read everything you write, so I am glad you do it! The critICK sits on our shoulders, making nasty remarks. It is the job of the muse to kick the critics rear. Find support in your muse... she will help you slay the evil ICK.<br />I am 55.. the last time I had something published (some poems and a short story) was half my life ago. I don't even send anything out anymore. Writing is necessary, whether or not it goes to publication. Give yourself a break. The time will come.... even for me, I believe the time will come. You love writing; when you do other stuff, you want to return to your first love (writing), and that's exactly what you should do. Routine is good, too, but not when you feel locked in a box of "I have to". Other arts/creativity seems to be the way to open yourself to writing freely.<br /><br />I hope this made sense... I'm in a very nervous mood today, and my thoughts aren't too straight. :-/.Barbara/myth makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606854813691778835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551773263974891464.post-46133893017231090762009-07-28T00:55:22.149+10:002009-07-28T00:55:22.149+10:00Hybrid I like the way you are analysing where you ...Hybrid I like the way you are analysing where you are at regarding your writing. That is what is great about blogging, we can put our thoughts into words and get some feedback.<br /><br />When I wrote a post about writing back in March, in the comments there were 2 books people recommended:<br /><br />Stephen King "On Writing"<br />Brenda Ueland "If you want to write".<br /><br />May be worth checking them out.....nothing ventured, nothing gained.<br /><br />Sending you lots of light.<br />:-)<br />Peggymiruspeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980477108868960140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551773263974891464.post-66534701281648636632009-07-27T20:53:31.036+10:002009-07-27T20:53:31.036+10:00I can empathize as I get those same feelings of de...I can empathize as I get those same feelings of desperation myself. It's hard not to think about publication because we all want that I'm sure. However, I believe writing without thinking about publication is key as your other commentors have said. <br /><br /> We must ask ourselves if the world stopped publishing stories altogether, would we still write them? Could we still enjoy playing with words and ideas, create interesting characters and exciting adventures even if we just told them to friends and families around the campfire or told them to no one at all?<br /><br />If the answer is no, perhaps we should look at writing as hobby or maybe there's another area of the field we're more suited to, such as becoming an editor or publishing an ezine. <br /><br />As Holly said, stepping away from writing for a while could be the answer. I recently lost my desire to write, read, pretty much do anything creative I think because I was putting too much pressure on myself. After stepping back from it for a while, I now feel a renewed energy and excitement for the creative process.<br /><br />I'm sorry about the long comment but I do feel for you and know this can be a debilitating issue. I hope you find your answer and a renewed feeling of joy and excitement for the creative process in whatever form that might be. You are clearly a creative person and I just know things will turn around for you. Oh, and tell that inner critic to take a vacation until the time is right for her to return! :)<br /><br />Many blessings and hugs!Pamelahttp://blog.sweetsoliloquies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551773263974891464.post-83185055137122662512009-07-27T18:25:05.770+10:002009-07-27T18:25:05.770+10:00Think positive. We are our own worse critics. As s...Think positive. We are our own worse critics. As some on once said? You need to step back and have fun. Enjoy what you are doing. Let go and believe in your self. And don't give up. I learn from being a sales person. You have to get a number of No's before that yes comes along. <br />I wish you much success. <br />Most of all happiness.Grammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278964537964027566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551773263974891464.post-72000021321565221002009-07-27T17:06:14.748+10:002009-07-27T17:06:14.748+10:00I wish I could come up with some enlightening word...I wish I could come up with some enlightening words but the only comfort I can suggest is that you are not alone. As I read your post, I wanted to yell out "me too" to much of what you have told us. The 'talking about writing' point struck a particular chord - with me I just write about writing (the novel) rather a lot. One way I've found of silcing the inner critic is to simply create something just for yourself with no thought of publishing or even anyone else seeing it. Just let your thoughts flow and see what you come up with. It's a good exercise. Who knows, if you come back to it at a later date it may just prompt you in the direction you need to go. Never throw any writing away - it may just contain that hidden spark. Now, I must dash as I am late for work :)WrightStuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16684505907887354154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551773263974891464.post-20622581168158981972009-07-27T15:49:22.304+10:002009-07-27T15:49:22.304+10:00I really think you would benefit from reading The ...I really think you would benefit from reading The Artist's Way. Julia Cameron is a writer and what she says makes so much sense and addresses a lot of what you are struggling with. That Censor or critical mind is so damaging and holds us back. I felt that same desperation with my art and had to lighten up. I keep reminding myself that it's PLAY and it helps me to lighten up.Leonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508055212017916057noreply@blogger.com