[email protected]

In a message dated 5/28/2003 5:23:45 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:

> Thanks Michelle
>
> I already know where my best creativity is manifest: in writing. I
> love to write. I HAVE to write. and I want to write and make money
> at it. I've gone so far as checking out "Wishcraft" and some author
> biographies and a WONDERFUL advice book by Carolyn See a fiction
> author.
>
> And I get scared. I have this dream, and it's way up there, and
> writing a thousand words per day is a daily goal in shooting for
> that far away dream, and I read it and say "bleh. who would want to
> read this?" or "It's been said before" and my dream fades.
>
> so I limit my writing to letters and discussion groups online. :(
>
> Oh, I'm being such a baby today. Sorry. Must be gonna get my Moon
> Time. as Janis??? calls it.
>
> HeidiC
>

Yahoogroups has this cool list called Book in a week. If you do a search
you'll find it. It's very cool, and it helped me get the first draft of my book
written. Check it out. If you have trouble finding it, e-mail me and I'll find a
link.

Kathryn


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[email protected]

In a message dated 5/29/2003 1:36:31 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:

> Read Bird By Bird by Anne Lamot (sp?) One of her most important principles
> of writing is that we need to write "shitty first drafts". Best to put
> those first drafts away and don't look at them until you're ready to revise.
> The distance really helps to look at your work with fresh eyes. And "shitty
> first drafts" can usually be worked into pretty decent second drafts, which
> can usually be worked into something pretty good eventually.
> Tia
>
>
>

Better yet, go to see Anne Lamott speak in person. I love her books,
especially Operating Instructions and Bird by Bird. However, I was astonished hearing
her speak. But it was inspiring. I figured, if someone this messed up (MUCH
more than me) can be a successful writer, >I< certainly can be!

Kathryn


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