Comments on: Once Upon a Time

By: Ellen Wilson

Ellen Wilson — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:03:20 +0000

Hi Wendi,

Hey, I’m glad Men with Pen’s fiction site is helping you get back on track. I told them I’d look into it, but I just don’t have the time! I write my novel in the morning and work (well novel writing is “work” too, I guess it depends on how you define it) and try to make some money during the day! Let us know how it goes. It sounds very 3D. I also love theatre. I’m a great actress. Especially Shakespearean. E

By: Maquis

Maquis — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:47:28 +0000

Wendi,
Thanks for posting this. I enjoy writing, but I’ve found I’m not very good at it yet. Since I have a non-writing-related “real life” job (which I also enjoy), I’ve found that I don’t have much time to write, either.
EscapingReality is one of a few things that has started getting me back into writing, and I’ve enjoyed learning from you, and from the others on the game boards. I really appreciate the post here, because I often have stories that bounce around in my head, but rarely ever have the chance to actually work on them.

By: visionpoints

visionpoints — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:27:55 +0000

Wendi,

What an insightful post.

I’ve wandered in and out of Once-Upon-a-Times, too, so I can definitely relate. One thing that I try to keep in mind is that though there may be more obviously fertile times and other times that seem unproductive, that part of Who You Are is always coloring your days. Whether you’re writing the great novel or not may not be as important, if you are making creativity part of your world every day as I know you do.

My tip is to use your cell phone’s record function (they’ve almost all got one, buried somewhere) if you’re out and about, or get a little recorder you can stick in a pocket and walk around with. I have one with a mic you clip to your shirt; it’s voice activated or you flip a switch, so if you’re cooking alone you can stir, stir, speak when the idea comes without reaching for the button, but if you’re with family you can flip the switch only when you want to record and not have every word you said to your nephew to sort through later. (“Honey, just fill the muffin tins halfway, okay? Or the oven’s going to be a disaster.”)

If it weren’t for my daughter, I could be very happy with falling down the rabbit-hole and becoming vaguely lost to the happenings around me. I love that kind of time.

Regards,

Kelly

By: wendikelly

wendikelly — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:36:01 +0000

Ms O,
Being one of your loyal readers of your stories and knowing the Realness and well roundedness of your charactors and settings, I think many of could learn from your skills. You DO have a following!

Please don’t ever sell yourself short in the gifted department! You ARE a writer!

By: Ms. O

Ms. O — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:07:38 +0000

Enjoyed this post and found it made me think about my own writings. Perhaps I “live” within my writings (certain story lines) too much, Wendi. However, they are the only things that keep the dark at bay during my Bipolar cycles. Having no family to care for and living alone, makes a difference. It allows me more time to write on line, in journals, etc.
Enjoyed all the replies this time ’round. At this late stage, you well know I am not about growing my skill or garnering a readership. However, for those here who are true writers, I applaud your passion and determination to reach your individual goals.
May never know in the future, when buying a book, that one of you is the author. Still, what a wonderful experience for each of you to find your creativity, bound and on a shelf awaiting a loyal reader!
Blessed Be, all of you wonderfully gifted people.
Ms. O
No writer. Perhaps a simple Muse.