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TheCrystallineEntity
Dark Lord
^Me, too, and it's usually when the well of sadness comes back.
Nimue
Dark Lord
See here, if how much I am looking forward to the rest of your elf story is any indication...you have a lot to give, Chess. Bother because you have the power to delight people--you do!Sometimes I look at my writing and think, wow I totally suck why do I even bother?oop:
Brian Scott Allen
Dark Lord
New computers that don't crap out every 30 minutes are nice. Getting all 7000 pictures from old computer to cloud storage not fun.
CupofJoe
Istari
I am more worried by the people that look at their writing and think I totally ROCK!!!!:running::running::running:Sometimes I look at my writing and think, wow I totally suck why do I even bother?
They are the ones that scare me....
DragonOfTheAerie
Istari
I alternate between the two...
CupofJoe
Istari
That is not always a bad thing. I do that too.
As long as the switches from ROCKS!!! to SUCKS!!! aren't every 15 seconds...
Or last for years...
Incanus
Shadow Lord
Going to my first writer's convention next month. Should be... interesting. Not sure what to expect.
One of the best things about it will be that some of my writing friends are going to attend as well, so I'll be meeting them in person for the first time.
I'm more or less friendly, but I would never describe myself as a 'people person', so I can't say for sure whether this experience will ultimately be a good one or not. Only one way to find out...
One of the best things about it will be that some of my writing friends are going to attend as well, so I'll be meeting them in person for the first time.
I'm more or less friendly, but I would never describe myself as a 'people person', so I can't say for sure whether this experience will ultimately be a good one or not. Only one way to find out...
TheCrystallineEntity
Dark Lord
I've never been to a writer's convention.
Incanus
Shadow Lord
Nor me, yet.
It just so happens that my birthday falls right in the middle of it. And not just any birthday - this one ends with a 0. (And it begins with a 5.) Yikes!
Russ
Dark Lord
Which one? I have been to a ton. Some of them are fantastic. Just getting tougher with so many like minded people can be a very uplifting experience.
I did that birthday not too long ago myself. Had a great time and feel better than ever now.
Incanus
Shadow Lord
Vegas, April 20-23, with Donald Maass as Keynote speaker on the last day. However, I'll be doing all of it except the Maass class.
TheCrystallineEntity
Dark Lord
I think I might have lexicographer's syndrome.
DragonOfTheAerie
Istari
I feel so much better after writing a ton of angsty poetry. Lol. It's one of my favorite ways to deal with feelings that are out of control. O_O
Funny thing is, when my feelings are out of control, that's when my poetry tends to be best.
Funny thing is, when my feelings are out of control, that's when my poetry tends to be best.
La Volpe
Mystagogue
Phew, I've been away from here (and writing) for quite some time now. But I'm finally getting stuff together again.
I've now started the revision process for one of my novels, and I'm astounded at how many typos I'm finding on the read-through. Anyway, this is the first time I'm (hopefully) actually going to do some proper revision. Usually I just write the novel, then chuck it into the backyard and start with a new one.
I've now started the revision process for one of my novels, and I'm astounded at how many typos I'm finding on the read-through. Anyway, this is the first time I'm (hopefully) actually going to do some proper revision. Usually I just write the novel, then chuck it into the backyard and start with a new one.
Good luck! What are you writing about?
Russ
Dark Lord
Nothing more fun than a conference in Vegas.
The faculty looks pretty good. too bad you are not doing the Maass workshop, his research is great and he is a fantastic instructor.
Have a great time and perhaps do a report for us when you come back.
Incanus
Shadow Lord
Thanks Russ. I have to say Vegas is one of the last places I would go to of my own volition. That said, it probably is well suited for conventions of all types.
I had to make a decision about the Maass thing, and perhaps I chose unwisely. But money is an object, and I'm not really into his message all that much--it's not where I'm headed. Otherwise, I'd be quite happy to attend.
It's going to be quite an adventure, that's for sure.
I had to make a decision about the Maass thing, and perhaps I chose unwisely. But money is an object, and I'm not really into his message all that much--it's not where I'm headed. Otherwise, I'd be quite happy to attend.
It's going to be quite an adventure, that's for sure.
Ronald T.
Lore Master
Happy Birthday, my friend. I have to admit, I didn't even start writing until I was in my mid fifties. I was a devout reader and I studied the art and craft of writing for thirty years, but I never wrote anything. So, in truth, I'm envious of the years you and so many other still have ahead of you...years in which you can create an endless number of fantastic stories. Never give up, my friend.
And I hope you enjoy the convention.
I've only gone to one, held in L.A. a few years ago. I got to meet Donald Maass, and he signed two of his books for me. My wife, Jane, and I were fortunate enough to be seated at the same lunch table with Donald (eight people at our table). We shared some very enjoyable conversation.
And I did go to his seminar. It was well worth the time.
All my best.
TheCrystallineEntity
Dark Lord
I'd like to go to new Zealand one day. I'm craving nature.