tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936962194546369578.post8343678421390681977..comments2015-10-18T09:37:37.750-07:00Comments on Alice's Scribbles: Life Inside the Bell JarA.G. Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11737199305995387858noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936962194546369578.post-43506472094590228672015-10-18T09:37:37.750-07:002015-10-18T09:37:37.750-07:00I heart you, Alice. Never forget that.
The strang...I heart you, Alice. Never forget that.<br /><br />The strange thing about writing is that sometimes you need time. Not just to write. But to process. To heal. To scar. In this madcap world, we're always told that if you're not reaching toward a goal at all times non-stop, that we're a failure. Writing isn't like that. And that's why I love it so much. Simply living is part of writing. Simply living through difficulties is part of writing.<br /><br />That one day, when your brain and heart and soul (or whatever you believe) is ready, you'll push out that funny-heart-rending-dark-fucked-up little story that's been percolating as the culmination of all your healing. And you won't even realize it until you're finished and you read back over it to say, "Huh. I wonder where that came from."<br /><br />I usually write everyday, but not all writers, even professional ones do. I can't wait for inspiration, because I'm never sure what the hell I'm writing until I'm writing it. Find out what works for you, what works with Real Life.<br /><br />And don't be afraid to share.B.C. Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09561607459428246953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4936962194546369578.post-6909862405340922832015-10-06T14:41:40.837-07:002015-10-06T14:41:40.837-07:00Wow.
This was well-written, moving, just . . . it...Wow.<br /><br />This was well-written, moving, just . . . it made me want to know more about you, and how you view the world. It made me want to give you a big hug. It made me want to read more of your writing . . . hint-hint.<br /><br /><b>Hell, I'm not even on the level of that chick that turned that terrible fanfic into a terrible novel into a terrible movie.</b><br /><br />No, you're not. You're much better than <i>her. Much</i> better. You just need to believe. And, of course, write.<br /><br />And even though I wouldn't wish it on you, at least I'm not alone in years long depressions that make cleaning and bathing optional at best.<br /><br />::HUGS::Rachel E. Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02680726406269892054noreply@blogger.com