tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post7034841651741843665..comments2024-02-16T02:56:00.399-08:00Comments on Between Fact and Fiction: Happy Writers Society: Free TherapyNatalie Whipplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-14140799584475240302011-05-16T11:34:35.341-07:002011-05-16T11:34:35.341-07:00Woooot! I totally feel you on this one. I've a...Woooot! I totally feel you on this one. I've always been the underlooked hard worker. The one who's bustin ass when things come easily to others, and the one who doesn't get seen as much as I could, because I'm not as popular or don't look the part or am too driven and scare people away. I sometimes worry with my writing, maybe it's just good enough to be better than x% of people who aren't published, but still isn't good enough to be published. But you're right, when you get to put some of your flaws into your characters it makes everything seem worth it, and, in a way, you get to educate others on what that feels like. Great post.<br /><br /><3 Gina Blechman<br /><br />P.S. ...I'll be your friend. :-)G Blechmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707186693109337726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-32023964506544250562011-05-14T22:54:40.761-07:002011-05-14T22:54:40.761-07:00The best bits in novels are when the heroine has h...The best bits in novels are when the heroine has her dream/aspiration/goal thwarted over and over again. The 'story so far' suggests one outcome, then — wauuuuuugh — things turn out different.<br /><br />Outside of novels, these are the worst bits.Whirlochrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846196906206886945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-60227289643394330162011-05-14T15:21:08.744-07:002011-05-14T15:21:08.744-07:00I know, it's funny how our own issues descend ...I know, it's funny how our own issues descend upon our characters sometimes. But if certain people ever ask if they inspired some of my antagonists' behaviors, the answer is I don't really know. <br /><br />Oh, I have my ideas, mind you, but honestly I'm not entirely sure.<br /><br />:):)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14871904138157143589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-49941364288470252872011-05-14T12:13:45.121-07:002011-05-14T12:13:45.121-07:00As a teacher, I love all those 'great' kid...As a teacher, I love all those 'great' kids who aren't #1 or the 'star.' There are lots of them and usually they have their heads on straight.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-80123929601290849462011-05-14T11:43:27.615-07:002011-05-14T11:43:27.615-07:00I know exactly how that feels. Right now I am cons...I know exactly how that feels. Right now I am considered "smart" and well liked by my teachers, but not enough to get awards or nominated for opportunities. That's when I started turning towards writing. I can't believe how much better I feel after I start writing. The "big" problems don't feel so big anymore. I really enjoy your Happy Writer post!Orange Jeep Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762678641104953689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-35726359999816669532011-05-14T09:11:41.762-07:002011-05-14T09:11:41.762-07:00I know what you mean about the bottom of the top. ...I know what you mean about the bottom of the top. In Barbados we go to Secondary School based on exam marks. I went to the top school. I went from being top 3in elementary to 30 or 40 (they didn't actuallygive us positions, but we all knew where we stood). In a weird way, it actually de-motivated me. :( <br /><br />But I agree. That and all the other things I struggled with are fodder for my MS's. <br /><br />Thanks!Claire Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354840714847021685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-38676866001344812812011-05-14T05:22:39.695-07:002011-05-14T05:22:39.695-07:00Writing is the reason I am not insane.
I know, b...Writing is the reason I am not insane. <br /><br />I know, because a bunch of my relatives who don't write ARE insane. I've worked through so many issues with my writing. I moved a ton, going to 13 different schools in 12 years. I've felt displaced, uprooted and disconnected, and I've worked through that all my life. <br /><br />I'm glad writing has helped you!Dr. Cheryl Carvajalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323455180953109460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-49590720491908580932011-05-14T01:37:20.042-07:002011-05-14T01:37:20.042-07:00I'm so excited to have found your blog! I can ...I'm so excited to have found your blog! I can already tell that it's going to be a favorite of mine.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909231722765498071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-91649414898819558732011-05-13T20:31:22.564-07:002011-05-13T20:31:22.564-07:00I sort of know how you feel, about being at the bo...I sort of know how you feel, about being at the bottom of the over-achievers, but I think sometime during junior year of high school, it stopped bothering me. I found the places where I really shone--because I really cared--and I thrived there. That was what mattered to me. Not calculus or chemistry or whatever.<br /><br />And in college, everyone was doing their own thing, so for the most part I had that same mentality.<br /><br />It's been out here in this writing world, particularly in the online community, where I've had to remind myself it's okay not to be the biggest and fastest. The blogosophere is a double-edged sword: I absolutely ADORE everyone I meet, but I also have a bad habit of comparing myself to them. Just recently I've made a lot of good progress trying to get back to that "just do you, just thrive where you love" attitude. It's not easy, though.Kristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771013578685419826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-35512789069637328502011-05-13T18:28:10.315-07:002011-05-13T18:28:10.315-07:00You are so right! This was a great reminder that ...You are so right! This was a great reminder that everything we go through in life usually has a purpose, and for writers we get tangible proof of that while getting to work through our issues. I know little shards of my adolescence wind up in characters or scenes in my work. <br /><br />But that is what makes a story resonate with readers - being able to relate to what they read. Often our experiences are individual but not unique, which is why authors will always have an audience.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing some of your story! ^_^Shalena @ Writer Quirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14002148442431475216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-25469380512511843972011-05-13T17:16:37.088-07:002011-05-13T17:16:37.088-07:00You're stuck with me for life. I am never leav...You're stuck with me for life. I am never leaving.....never. That's kind of a scary thought, isn't it. :) I love you!Kasie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169629001145903361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-74291998806470623132011-05-13T17:03:41.062-07:002011-05-13T17:03:41.062-07:00It's wonderful when you can step back and look...It's wonderful when you can step back and look at the reasons why you write in the first place. In fact, for me, that's when everything falls into place no matter what else is going on. :)Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-44277592757421126702011-05-13T16:45:24.616-07:002011-05-13T16:45:24.616-07:00What a great post! I've talked on my blog abou...What a great post! I've talked on my blog about how much I love writing, because it's free therapy! It's also a real high, and totally addictive. And there aren't many habits like that you can sustain for the price of a notebook and a pen! :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12314617048592538691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-33567478208903908642011-05-13T16:33:04.287-07:002011-05-13T16:33:04.287-07:00All the stuff I had to deal with growing up, movin...All the stuff I had to deal with growing up, moving seven times in eight years, having to work so hard to keep friends, feeling like I was never good enough at anything I did, basically all the stuff you mentioned in your post...it all shows up in my stories. And it's not even pre-meditated. It's not like I sit down and think to myself, I'm going to write about that time the guy I had a crush on for years was in love with my best friend. These things just weave themselves in to our character's lives.<br />Great meeting today! Have a happy weekend!Anita Saxenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444339735834716979noreply@blogger.com