Writing! Where R My Writers?

@taripres (1499)
United States
October 22, 2008 4:05pm CST
Writing can be very rewarding, releasing, and therapeutic. I write about a number of things, mainly life experiences, or dominating circumstances! I'm a writer by nature, pure. Short stories, poems, songs, hip hop lyrics, potential screen plays, whatever my mind take me to! I plan on publishing quite a few things, just a matter of when and if they get picked up! Share your writing ambitions, goals, and some of the things you write about! Taripre$
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@glords (2614)
• United States
22 Oct 08
I like to write down things that happen in my life so that I can look back and remember them.
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@taripres (1499)
• United States
23 Oct 08
Not a bad start, turn that into cash, though! Now if that's not what you're interested in, that's ok, but someone just may think your life is that interesting! Taripre$
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• United States
5 Nov 08
You can turn that into cash at fieldreport.com. Check it out.
@taripres (1499)
• United States
4 Sep 09
Hey glords, u saw my discussion "Stealing; Profiles, Discussions...."? Yeah, someone stole this discussion and put it on another forum, crazy people! I started a discussion here about it, check it out! Taripre$
@EAStanley (2688)
• United States
22 Oct 08
Writing is awesome. I always write poems, and sometimes songs. It is great when the words just flow! :) I always used to want to write books, but now I know that that just isn't going to happen. I'm just not good at plotting, pacing, and character development! *LOL* My characters always solved the mystery in 5 pages! Hahahahahaha! I might still try to write short stories at some point. :) I have only just now started writing reviews. I would also like to start writing articles. :)
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@taripres (1499)
• United States
23 Oct 08
U hit the nail on the head, sounds like short stories is your calling! But like you said, articles and reviews are still paying well also! Taripre$
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@cripfemme (7698)
• United States
25 Sep 09
I love to write, too. I'm a poet mostly. I also like fiction (especially flash fiction, which I'm getting rather good at. I like to create words with a social meaning and a political force. I'm not a hearts and flowers kind of poet, by any means.
@taripres (1499)
• United States
25 Sep 09
Ok, you're going to have to explain flash fiction, I have no clue as to what that is! I may have heard or read it before, I'm sure I have, but never heard that term as far as I know!! Taripre$
@cripfemme (7698)
• United States
25 Sep 09
Flash fiction is very short fiction often under 500 words.
@taripres (1499)
• United States
26 Sep 09
OOhh Gotcha, like I said, never heard the term Ok, that's what most people do anyway, when there tellin lies about their lives at the bar, they're doing flash fiction Taripre$
@rev1wendy (611)
• United States
22 Oct 08
I, too, am a writer. I prefer fiction and my life short stories, but I have made more money writing car reviews and web content. I have a childrens series that I am working on. It will be 5 or 6 books. The first 2 and a half are done and I am waiting on the editor for the first two. Praying for publication early next year. Have you ever checked out Triond or Helium? Rev Wendy
• United States
5 Nov 08
If you have any amazing but true life stories you can check out fieldreport.com.
@taripres (1499)
• United States
23 Oct 08
Ok, very interesting! I'm on Helium, haven't started writing in there yet, not sure how they work, makes me hesitant! I'm still going to do it, but how's Triond, bout to check them out now! Thanx Taripre$
@taripres (1499)
• United States
4 Nov 08
Thanx, that's a big help! I'll check out everything! I heard of A.C. just really didn't know what they were about! Now I can actually get a better understanding of what's going on Taripre$
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@mojcica (1511)
• Slovenia
22 Oct 08
A writer by nature...that sounds so good. I dont really have much ambitions, I already published a book, planing on more, but Im not making a big deal out of this. I think my biggest ambition is to learn and get better and better and not to fall under any influence, but keep my (maybe weird) style. I do agree with you writting can be therapeutic, when I have too much things fallen on me I usually let it all out on the paper and feel much better after.
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@taripres (1499)
• United States
23 Oct 08
Thank u mojcica, that made me smile, see:) U seem to be a great writer also, publishing books and all! Don't worry about your style, weird are the most intriguing, look at all of the weird, sick horror films; case and point, Saw! A 5th one starts tomorrow and those movies are some of the highest grossing of all time! So stick with what you do best, and please share how you got your book published! Thanx again Taripre$
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@nagikka (407)
• Italy
23 Oct 09
I really love writing, I think that so far I spent 90% of my life with either a pen or a pencil in my hand but I find it easier for me to express myself by drawing. I would love to write stories, novels or at least give it a try but I'm always thinking that my ideas are stupid and my style is boring, therefore it's all locked in my mind and probably will always stay there (of course I'd write in italian, english isn't my native language). If it was for me I'd write stuff like Neil Gaiman's stories, about fantasy and magic also because I'm attending a laboratory at University that deals with this topic and it's fascinating :)
@taripres (1499)
• United States
23 Oct 09
Why would you think your ideas are stupid and boring? Even if you think so, they're your ideas and someone, or people will like to know what's on your mind! Trust me, you're not the only person with those ideas and thoughts, just put it out there! I wouldn't have known that my blog would be ranked 512,000 in the world (last I checked) if I hadn't of put it out there! You'll never know what people think and get out of your thoughts if you don't put it out there for them to see Taripre$
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@taripres (1499)
• United States
1 Jun 10
I always fell like that, needing more than 24hrs in day But if possible, I just extend into the next day and hope sumn important gets taken care of in time Further, let people read your thoughts, it's the same as keeping a good idea to yourself; if not out in the open, it's just as useless as not coming up with it at all!! Thanx Taripre$
@nagikka (407)
• Italy
25 Oct 09
I guess it's because of my lack of self-esteem, therefore anything I do I end up thinking it's stupid and useless. Anyway you kind of convinced me and I might start writing something, although I won't let anybody read it yet. Gee, this is the umpteenth time that I find myslf thinking I'd need more than 24h a day :P
@morgandrake (2136)
• United States
22 Oct 08
I mainly write term papers at the moment; that is because I am currently in college. I have done stuff for pagan/wiccan magazines and web-sites. I do some writing online, a little bit of everything: book reviews, opinion, etc. At the moment, I am freelancing for one of the student newspapers on campus; so far this semester, I have wrote two editorials, one event, a profile of a student club, and a couple of other things. Eventually, I would like to get a novel published. In the past, I had some short stories published. And perhaps write a book on Kabbalah.
@taripres (1499)
• United States
23 Oct 08
Building up that resume, college work is wonderful, a great tool to perfect your craft! Then you published a few things, lol; further along than I am:) Taripre$
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• India
23 Oct 08
Why if they get picked up? make sure that they get picked up. Write something earth shattering. i am sure you are capable of it. go all out.
@taripres (1499)
• United States
23 Oct 08
Thanx, good advice; I have to actually put them out there also, for them to be scene! With me being in a total financial bind, I have to kind of put it on the back burner and get my life back on track, if you know what I mean?! Taripre$
@Acmeous (47)
• India
23 Oct 08
I write for two things basically. One is to put my experiences (both technical and non-technical) in front of others so that other can use them. Another thing is to store my knowledge and whatever I learn on the web, so that I can remember them when I need, maybe after decades.
@taripres (1499)
• United States
23 Oct 08
lol...interesting response! I like that though, everyone has their reasons for writing something! That's what makes us individuals! Taripre$
@cristis12 (125)
• United States
28 May 10
Writing takes me far away from reality, writing is a passion a hobby an adventure at times it is real and bold also helpful and like you said Taripres its thereputic. I write about love , pain, adventure, fantasy,birds, everything when you write and you love it its not just a blog or a discussion its a passion a love. Crissy
• Ghana
23 Oct 08
I like writing things that happen in my life in my diary, it keeps me busy. I also like writing short stories, because it allows me to be creative and use my imagination.
@taripres (1499)
• United States
23 Oct 08
Short stories and diaries are always the start to something more elaborate! Don't be shy about sharing your life experiences, that could mean cash! Taripre4
• United States
26 Oct 08
I write from the heart or what ever I feel led to write about. I write about personal experience, emotions, and sometimes carefree style. I write poetry mostly, some songs,articles, and short stories. My dream is to be a writer. Am I a writer? Well, I have written about that and still don't have an answer. For now, I share my writing with anyone interested and enjoy the new found friends and modest income it brings me.
@taripres (1499)
• United States
4 Nov 08
R u a writer? My answer to that is yes! In my opinion, there's no one way to write, no set form, or monetary reward needed! It's nice to get paid, but that's not what makes u a writer! Ur about what u feel, based on your feelings and experiences, so that's what makes u a writer! Taripre$