Posts Tagged writing
Please Refer to the Diagram
Posted by wordimprovisor177 in Darlene, Grammar on March 5, 2013
I failed ruler in third grade. Though I couldn’t be trusted to take an accurate measurement, the notched wooden implement with the metal edge did serve a useful purpose in my young life: drawing precise lines and angles to diagram sentences. I’m pretty sure that was the same year I won the class spelling bee, […]
Rejecting Rejection
Posted by priceswrite in Linda, Rejection on February 27, 2013
I am the daughter of a Marine aviator. I have two older brothers who were mean to me in the way older brothers are to younger sisters who want to tag along and do everything they do. I began my career as a competitive athlete at age five. I have a tough skin. I spent […]
You Stink!
Posted by wordimprovisor177 in Darlene, Rejection on February 19, 2013
What the editors wrote: Dear Susie WriterPerson: Thank you for submitting your short story, “Whatever” to Big Fancy Literary Review. We appreciate the opportunity to read it. Unfortunately, the piece is not for us. Good luck placing it elsewhere. Best Regards, The Editors What the writer reads: Dear Sucky WriterPerson: Thanks for submitting your crappy […]
When You Don’t Meet Your Goals, Rationalize
Posted by priceswrite in Goals 2012/2013, Linda on December 13, 2012
At 16, I set a goal. I wanted to be an All State Swimmer. I was the South Carolina state champion in the 100 and 200 yd breaststroke. You’d think that would be enough to qualify, right? No! To be an All State Swimmer you had to post a time within 10% of the state […]
Goooooooooooal!
Posted by wordimprovisor177 in Darlene, Goals 2012/2013 on December 6, 2012
Let’s assume the Mayans got it wrong and we will see the dawn of a new year. That’s right, no excuses for not looking ahead. It’s time to assess the past year, see what we’ve accomplished and set some goals for the coming year. I feel you cringing already. Maybe because I’m cringing—and writhing! Yes, […]
Is It Done Yet?
Posted by priceswrite in How Do you Know You're Done, Linda on November 23, 2012
I count a play done, finished, finito when I sit in the audience and don’t change a thing. I count it “done” when I am ready to submit. And that then begs the question, “Why am I submitting this?” That’s not a self-depreciating comment about the quality of my work – but a reminder that […]
Enough! I’m Done! It’s Over!
Posted by wordimprovisor177 in Darlene, How Do you Know You're Done on October 26, 2012
It’s hard for me to read my published stories. Even when they’re committed to print, I revise and edit as I read. It drives me nuts. Eventually, I get over it. So when is a creative work ready to leave the safety of your documents folder? As many of my Five Writers colleagues have pointed […]
The Finish Line
Posted by virgowriter in Brad, How Do you Know You're Done on October 1, 2012
The Finish Line I was an out-of-shape ninth grader when I joined the track team. Somehow I got the idea I would enjoy running even though I NEVER had (especially in junior high, where my mile times were in the high 9’s). I lacked any power off the line, so I figured I would run […]
Developing Characters Takes Good Jeans
Posted by priceswrite in Character, Linda on September 26, 2012
Remember those Calvin Klein jeans we wore in the early 80s? (A pox on your house to anyone who wants to remind me they weren’t alive in the early 80s.) The jeans were tight enough to be interesting but loose enough to put on – even if we had to lie down on the bed […]
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