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If you w...Seconding/thirding/fourthing the support! If you write, you're a writer. You don't have to be Published to be an artist: you have to write! Conversely, just because you're published and obsessed doesn't mean you write well, doesn't guarantee you an audience. <br /><br />And if you're not experiencing life, how can you write? You've got to put something in to get anything out, right?<br /><br />Heh heh. Is this a group rant?Nahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232448783167992118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-80529824663324214132010-03-18T18:47:06.052-05:002010-03-18T18:47:06.052-05:00I'm adding my voice to all the phhht, BS repli...I'm adding my voice to all the phhht, BS replies.<br /><br />Hello Fiends! I may even get to spend some time on the computer today, with a working brain. <br /><br />First, and attempt to catch up on emails and tweets.Dragonsallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13776798562258217431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-25608929485269216492010-03-18T14:59:47.885-05:002010-03-18T14:59:47.885-05:00Agree, agree, agree! If a 'Real' writer is...Agree, agree, agree! If a 'Real' writer is someone that devotes themselves to writing at the expense of the rest of their life, I'd be very surprised if they had anything interesting to write about anyway!<br /><br />My lovely boyfriend has been writing a novel since I've known him (almost 5 years). He's always saying he wishes he could've got it done faster/ devote more time to it. And I'm always pointing out that it's such an achievement that he's doing it at all; how fast or how much time he is spending writing per week is irrelevant.<br /><br />He has a full time job as an engineer, teaches or practises aikido at least 3 nights a week, plus has all those other things that life throws at everyone. <br /><br />I'm reading the novel now and I'm so proud of him. His life experience shines through his words, I find myself reading between the lines and thinking "I know what/who that's really about". He's written something; he's a writer. Same goes for everyone having a go at creating art, it's 'real' because of the experience and individuality we can put into it.Helliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963039473362523288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-44438935823077460022010-03-18T14:55:26.993-05:002010-03-18T14:55:26.993-05:00Applauding Phiala and Jess for great posts!!!!
I ...Applauding Phiala and Jess for great posts!!!!<br /><br />I am also in your boat, Phiala. I love to read and write, do write, have publishing goals for my stories, and also work a ton of hours. In the last 3 years I've racked up a nice number of...professional publications. None of the stuff that I "want" to do. But you have to keep the boat afloat and money does help with that...<br /><br />You keep at it and I will too.<br /><br />Here is my not-very-shameful confession - there are times when I could write and choose not to, because I choose another sanity-supporting activity instead (like sleep, exercise, cooking veggies, spending time with friends). For me, that's just what I have to do.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10207346299129996890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-39783251053753326302010-03-18T13:56:52.182-05:002010-03-18T13:56:52.182-05:00I'm reminded of Virginia Woolf, here: A woman...I'm reminded of Virginia Woolf, here: <i>A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction.</i> Applies to any writer, really. I'm very fortunate to be one of those writers for whom money is not an issue. I can devote all my time to my work. But it's a very unusual situation to be in. <br /><br />The vast majority of writers out there have to hold down jobs. Every writer I've ever known personally has worked at a university in some capacity, and <i>all</i> of them have complained how difficult their jobs make it to find time to write the things they wish to write. The sort of writing life which affords endless stretches of time to devote to art are generally the province of either the very well off, or fantasists who think that's how it ought to go if you're "serious". It doesn't work like that. I've had a good ten years to learn it the hard way. That's not how it goes.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03251196964275450121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-77355585069380641932010-03-18T13:51:43.298-05:002010-03-18T13:51:43.298-05:00Phi...
add my voice to the chorus of "PSHAW!...Phi...<br /><br />add my voice to the chorus of "PSHAW!!" at high volume, aimed in the general direction of the flea-bitten, hag-ridden and CLEARLY blindered. Writers write, yes. But writers have to live, to have something worthwhile to write about.<br />(even Neil has a girlfriend, after all :))Lysandwrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-47643749382688105462010-03-18T13:50:42.176-05:002010-03-18T13:50:42.176-05:00Ah, now I see more of the context of your tweet. I...Ah, now I see more of the context of your tweet. I still think it's ridiculous to say "If it's important, you'll find time for it." That assumes there are only one or two things that are important in one's life. Your schedule would put me in a padded room. I'm already at the end of my rope with what I have on my plate (mixed metaphors much?). And you are amazingly accomplished at so many things. I haven't had the pleasure of reading your fiction yet, but I'd be willing to bet I'd admire it too. I don't know what else to say. But I hope you find the balance that works for you soon.One Sock Shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08270744363847902408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-19092666226264072652010-03-18T13:40:20.057-05:002010-03-18T13:40:20.057-05:00I wish we could go forward about twenty years and ...I wish we could go forward about twenty years and talk to some of those people who utterly forsake quality of life so that they can suffer and think of themselves as "true writers". I wonder if they would still feel it was worth it.Arwennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538364000414529666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-38354597528499813232010-03-18T13:24:54.091-05:002010-03-18T13:24:54.091-05:00Y'all are awesome.
And just to clarify, almos...Y'all are awesome.<br /><br />And just to clarify, almost none of this was directly to/at me. It's just such an all-pervasive attitude, in two parts.<br /><br />1. You aren't a writer if you aren't completely obsessed and driven.<br />2. If writing is important you'll make time for it regardless of what your life is like.<br /><br />I've given up on work-life balance; I'm just looking for work-work-work balance.Phialahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05604909119508288912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-15840850387340853942010-03-18T13:18:42.832-05:002010-03-18T13:18:42.832-05:00Jess is right. It's nonsense. You're a wri...Jess is right. It's nonsense. You're a writer if you write. The whole 'if it's impotant you'll make time' strikes me as potentially very selfish, as for most of us, making time for the stuff we do want to do means not doing somthing else - and so often, the something elses are ALSO important, and often more urgent.<br />And who the he'll gets to START as a fulltime writer, anyway?Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234975039675044712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-12853129196677127832010-03-18T13:00:31.479-05:002010-03-18T13:00:31.479-05:00Phiala, seems to me anyone thinking and saying you...Phiala, seems to me anyone thinking and saying you're not a real writer is saying that a "real writer" should have no other life, and that IMO is crap. <br /><br />Just sayin'.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744769677638457169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-48440203657848006682010-03-18T12:41:43.443-05:002010-03-18T12:41:43.443-05:00oh phiala, anyone who says you aren't a real w...oh phiala, anyone who says you aren't a real writer needs to remove head from rear orifice and start sniffing some fresh air. how pompous. as long as you are happy, screw them. how can anyone who considers themselves a writer say anything like that to discourage others. that just smacks of jealousy of your talent and fabulously busy lifestyle. i would counter they aren't the real writers if all they can do is put down others instead of encourage.vampihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01243038923733517688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-47984695314139697082010-03-18T12:39:52.661-05:002010-03-18T12:39:52.661-05:00I second Jess's "nonsense", and will...I second Jess's "nonsense", and will add that you're absolutely "making the time." I call shenanigans on whoever is being so rude and derisive, and suggest a hefty dose of something physical to beat up on*, till you feel better. Baloney to them.<br /><br /><br />* I used to like bread dough, until I stopped eating wheat. DS swears by empty cardboard boxes and a hockey stick....dabblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17315945085054575229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-59859635667109954722010-03-18T12:33:57.771-05:002010-03-18T12:33:57.771-05:00Phiala, oh boy. :( Am going to email you present...Phiala, oh boy. :( Am going to email you presently. Who's telling you this? Nonsense.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03251196964275450121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-76156480070686856042010-03-18T12:21:02.549-05:002010-03-18T12:21:02.549-05:00i am a bit behind on everything because i'm te...i am a bit behind on everything because i'm technically on vacation. <br />i saw this and thought of fiends <a href="http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/43140129.html" rel="nofollow">lady gaga cookies</a>vampihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01243038923733517688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-79775730997078912332010-03-18T12:08:59.023-05:002010-03-18T12:08:59.023-05:00This is a rant. It has nothing whatsoever to do wi...This is a rant. It has nothing whatsoever to do with anyone here (truly!), and you should all just skip on to the next comment. I'm debating whether it would help or hurt to do a complete blog post, and I want to rant in the meantime. <br /><br />You know what? I get it. I understand that if I want to be a fiction writer and get things published I have to write them, and revise them, and finish them. You all offer good advice, generally along the lines of "I know it's hard, but if you want to write you'll have to cut back on television and gaming," paired with "If it's important you will make time." <br /><br />I get it. I haven't <i>made the time</i>, so I'm not a real writer. If I were, I'd be obsessed like you all. If writing fiction is not at the top of my list at all times and in all places then I'm not devoted enough, and not a real writer. I can always manage my time better.<br /><br />But you know what else? I gave up tv and gaming years ago. I think I've been to two movies in the past year. I don't clean the house. I don't cook. I don't even walk the dog. (He gets walked, don't worry.) I cut way back on my main hobby.<br /><br />I work full-time-plus at a demanding job. I single-handedly run a small business. I write non-fiction for the web, for magazines, for books. I exercise, and I eat, and I sleep. I write fiction when there is time and brainpower. I constantly look for things I can cut out, ways I can squeeze more productive minutes out of a day that stubbornly remains 24 hours long.<br /><br />I am not a singular being, nor am I defined by one action. And apparently, I am not a writer.Phialahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05604909119508288912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-50676977428478313492010-03-18T11:54:08.175-05:002010-03-18T11:54:08.175-05:00Not a Festival of Pee! That's the worst sort....Not a Festival of Pee! That's the worst sort. Overpriced, lousy entertainment, and just one unisex bathroom. Plus, everything smells. And you can't trust the "freshly-squeezed" lemonade.<br /><br />/har dee har har<br /><br />That was too bad about the webcast. I like seeing you guys play. But yeah, tough thing to organise. How'd it go?<br /><br />Na, here come the vicarious-sunshine mind rays. Transmitting now.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03251196964275450121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-16983551394473596502010-03-18T11:07:08.790-05:002010-03-18T11:07:08.790-05:00BTW, have you ever heard the Mean Kitty video on U...BTW, have you ever heard the Mean Kitty video on UTube? At first he claims the kitty is an Egyptian Mau, but in later videos he says he is a Bengal. Sure looks like one. Adorable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-81251545641450009292010-03-18T10:28:11.442-05:002010-03-18T10:28:11.442-05:00Jane - hope that is just the tree guy!
Lorraine, ...Jane - hope that <i>is</i> just the tree guy!<br /><br />Lorraine, so yucky. :( I imagine the Venus and Magic going around; "<i>This</i> is mine!" "No, it's MINE." "MINE!" <i>"Miiiiiiine!"</i> So sorry. Good luck today.<br /><br />I didn't have one drop of alcoholic drink for St Pat's yet seem to be developing quite a "hangover". Booooo. And the last two days of sun and shine have turned back into cold blowy snow. Boooooooo.Nahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232448783167992118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-50848561618310739022010-03-18T08:06:06.403-05:002010-03-18T08:06:06.403-05:00Poor Magic...and poor pee house. I guess pee is t...Poor Magic...and poor pee house. I guess pee is their weapon of choice. <br /><br />Looking at an overcast day in NC with a high of 68F. Is it spring? Sure feels like it.<br /><br />Tree guy is here to take down 24 trees - some big ones...at least I think he's here, heard a chain saw.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744769677638457169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-65746062776524828142010-03-18T07:43:26.104-05:002010-03-18T07:43:26.104-05:00Hi Quiche ... I hope things have calmed down a bit...Hi Quiche ... I hope things have calmed down a bit since St Patrick's Day. William, for one, has been throwing up since one this morning. The house is rather a mess but my mother is a remarkable cleaner.EmilyLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781814502682479156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341973562786153133.post-15111312988245499022010-03-18T07:15:44.896-05:002010-03-18T07:15:44.896-05:00oh my how did he get out? at least they all surviv...oh my how did he get out? at least they all survived,so that's somewhat positive, the pee sucks though. i hope nothing was ruined.vampihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01243038923733517688noreply@blogger.com