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I’ve been a writer for as long as I could write. Mostly I write short poems. They’re a wonderful way to make sense of my thoughts and feelings. I usually write them to make someone smile or let them know I’m thinking of them.
I tried to write a novel once but I must have read too much Tony Parsons as it turned out just like one of his so I trashed it. One day I’ll have an original idea! |
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"If so what? I write erotica and poetry.. My poetry is hard raw n punchy, dont like ro tweek it as it is my emotions of that time  "
I do poetry, short stories, articles, reports, summaries etc.
I don’t know what it’s called, but my poetry is where you put pen to paper and just write whatever comes into your head. You can’t have a break or take the pen off the paper and you’re done when there’s nothing more to write. No revising or editing allowed  |
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"I wanted to be a journalist back in the day
Me too! I studied it and spent 3 days with the local paper. Soon changed my mind. "
Journalism with ethics - we’ll start our own paper |
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"If so what? I write erotica and poetry.. My poetry is hard raw n punchy, dont like ro tweek it as it is my emotions of that time
I do poetry, short stories, articles, reports, summaries etc.
I don’t know what it’s called, but my poetry is where you put pen to paper and just write whatever comes into your head. You can’t have a break or take the pen off the paper and you’re done when there’s nothing more to write. No revising or editing allowed "
Yeah, I call it raw poetry... Head down and dont stop the pen, let the emotions flow from start to end, then leave it alone.. The minute you tweek it, it loses that emotion.. Helps me get thru my "stuff". |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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Yes. Poetry sometimes, mainly daft sorts for friends to cheer them up, in letters etc. I've done a few guest posts for friends blogs. I'd like to write but I'm not *quite* good enough. I can be critical about others but absolutely tear mine to shreds. Meh! |
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"I’ve been a writer for as long as I could write. Mostly I write short poems. They’re a wonderful way to make sense of my thoughts and feelings. I usually write them to make someone smile or let them know I’m thinking of them.
I tried to write a novel once but I must have read too much Tony Parsons as it turned out just like one of his so I trashed it. One day I’ll have an original idea!"
I tried to write up my life, to show others that anything is possible if you really want it.. But the time is not right yet so I use my poetry to lay down my past and present, knowing that the emotion of those times will always be there waiting to unfurl.. Maybe one day I ll have the time |
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"Yes. Poetry sometimes, mainly daft sorts for friends to cheer them up, in letters etc. I've done a few guest posts for friends blogs. I'd like to write but I'm not *quite* good enough. I can be critical about others but absolutely tear mine to shreds. Meh!"
Ah get on girl, theres no such thing as being good enough as there should be no rules and I ve always thought that the majority may hate or judge it but if it appeals to one person and changes theor outlook then it was worth the writing |
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I'm writing a book currently. My uncle survived dunkirk and was later sent to north Africa to fight rommel's army. Got captured and put in pow camp in Italy. Escaped and got to Switzerland. Survived the war. |
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"If so what? I write erotica and poetry.. My poetry is hard raw n punchy, dont like ro tweek it as it is my emotions of that time "
I wrote a lot in my twenties, proud of it at the time; I look back at it now and cringe.
Wrote something a couple of years ago I'm quite pleased with though.
Will it stand the same test of time, who knows. I may look back and cringe at that too...
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"I'm writing a book currently. My uncle survived dunkirk and was later sent to north Africa to fight rommel's army. Got captured and put in pow camp in Italy. Escaped and got to Switzerland. Survived the war. "
Great story and personal.. Beautiful |
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Just started a book and going slow in my writing.
I do for fun, not professionally indeed.
This will be my second attempt.
I did give a go with a book 5 years ago but not been successful |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"If so what? I write erotica and poetry.. My poetry is hard raw n punchy, dont like ro tweek it as it is my emotions of that time
I wrote a lot in my twenties, proud of it at the time; I look back at it now and cringe.
Wrote something a couple of years ago I'm quite pleased with though.
Will it stand the same test of time, who knows. I may look back and cringe at that too...
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Ah but why cringe at past writibgs.. They are your memories of who you were then.. Worth keeping |
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I’ve written a couple of erotic stories and published then on the old kindle forum thing but no one ever read them, I’m trying to write a musical or a story at the moment which changes depending on my mood haha |
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"Just started a book and going slow in my writing.
I do for fun, not professionally indeed.
This will be my second attempt.
I did give a go with a book 5 years ago but not been successful "
I often look around bookshops and wonder at how things have changed.. So many shelves of celebrities biographies, most of which have not lived a half life, as in age, and I think is there a point to writing something deeper or of adventure, but then I think, just write, does it matter... Maybe I m wrong but my best reading is often that which was written before footballers, celebreties, reality shows etc.. But thats my opinion |
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"Just started a book and going slow in my writing.
I do for fun, not professionally indeed.
This will be my second attempt.
I did give a go with a book 5 years ago but not been successful
I often look around bookshops and wonder at how things have changed.. So many shelves of celebrities biographies, most of which have not lived a half life, as in age, and I think is there a point to writing something deeper or of adventure, but then I think, just write, does it matter... Maybe I m wrong but my best reading is often that which was written before footballers, celebreties, reality shows etc.. But thats my opinion "
I do agree
Best books are the ones that comes from something you have inside and that you want to put outside. A feeling or an idea.
In this case age is just a number, yet in terms of biography ecc, age matters indeed |
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"If so what? I write erotica and poetry.. My poetry is hard raw n punchy, dont like ro tweek it as it is my emotions of that time
I do poetry, short stories, articles, reports, summaries etc.
I don’t know what it’s called, but my poetry is where you put pen to paper and just write whatever comes into your head. You can’t have a break or take the pen off the paper and you’re done when there’s nothing more to write. No revising or editing allowed "
I think it's called 'stream of consciousness'
I'm not particularly introspective, but I can see how that would be cathartic. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just started a book and going slow in my writing.
I do for fun, not professionally indeed.
This will be my second attempt.
I did give a go with a book 5 years ago but not been successful
I often look around bookshops and wonder at how things have changed.. So many shelves of celebrities biographies, most of which have not lived a half life, as in age, and I think is there a point to writing something deeper or of adventure, but then I think, just write, does it matter... Maybe I m wrong but my best reading is often that which was written before footballers, celebreties, reality shows etc.. But thats my opinion "
I have noticed the very same. If it’s not a footballers life story it’s a “glamour model” or comedians. All have the exact same dull stories to tell. It’s almost as if we, as humans are becoming the same as the products we purchase from the conveyor belts. Nobody wishes to step out of the norm, thus: everyone ends up fulfilling the same prophecy of a mistaken and lost identity. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just started a book and going slow in my writing.
I do for fun, not professionally indeed.
This will be my second attempt.
I did give a go with a book 5 years ago but not been successful
I often look around bookshops and wonder at how things have changed.. So many shelves of celebrities biographies, most of which have not lived a half life, as in age, and I think is there a point to writing something deeper or of adventure, but then I think, just write, does it matter... Maybe I m wrong but my best reading is often that which was written before footballers, celebreties, reality shows etc.. But thats my opinion
I have noticed the very same. If it’s not a footballers life story it’s a “glamour model” or comedians. All have the exact same dull stories to tell. It’s almost as if we, as humans are becoming the same as the products we purchase from the conveyor belts. Nobody wishes to step out of the norm, thus: everyone ends up fulfilling the same prophecy of a mistaken and lost identity. "
You know, there’s truth in what you’ve said. On the other hand it’s a formula that works so you can’t condemn people for writing what the majority seem to want to read |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just started a book and going slow in my writing.
I do for fun, not professionally indeed.
This will be my second attempt.
I did give a go with a book 5 years ago but not been successful
I often look around bookshops and wonder at how things have changed.. So many shelves of celebrities biographies, most of which have not lived a half life, as in age, and I think is there a point to writing something deeper or of adventure, but then I think, just write, does it matter... Maybe I m wrong but my best reading is often that which was written before footballers, celebreties, reality shows etc.. But thats my opinion
I have noticed the very same. If it’s not a footballers life story it’s a “glamour model” or comedians. All have the exact same dull stories to tell. It’s almost as if we, as humans are becoming the same as the products we purchase from the conveyor belts. Nobody wishes to step out of the norm, thus: everyone ends up fulfilling the same prophecy of a mistaken and lost identity.
You know, there’s truth in what you’ve said. On the other hand it’s a formula that works so you can’t condemn people for writing what the majority seem to want to read "
Avoid best sellers area might be an option (sometimes)
I personally like buying second handed books from abebooks |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just started a book and going slow in my writing.
I do for fun, not professionally indeed.
This will be my second attempt.
I did give a go with a book 5 years ago but not been successful
I often look around bookshops and wonder at how things have changed.. So many shelves of celebrities biographies, most of which have not lived a half life, as in age, and I think is there a point to writing something deeper or of adventure, but then I think, just write, does it matter... Maybe I m wrong but my best reading is often that which was written before footballers, celebreties, reality shows etc.. But thats my opinion
I have noticed the very same. If it’s not a footballers life story it’s a “glamour model” or comedians. All have the exact same dull stories to tell. It’s almost as if we, as humans are becoming the same as the products we purchase from the conveyor belts. Nobody wishes to step out of the norm, thus: everyone ends up fulfilling the same prophecy of a mistaken and lost identity.
You know, there’s truth in what you’ve said. On the other hand it’s a formula that works so you can’t condemn people for writing what the majority seem to want to read "
It’s ironic, the majority have ghost writers for their autobiographies, they lack insight and talent entirely. I do understand where you’re coming from though. They are an easy sell. |
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It’s ironic, the majority have ghost writers for their autobiographies, they lack insight and talent entirely. I do understand where you’re coming from though. They are an easy sell. "
Ha! Right again. Ghost writers. Now they are the clever ones.. Same stories, same style, just carry out a ‘find and search’ to change names and locations. Sit back with an exclusive gin on an exotic island and watch the loyalties pour in |
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I've been told I should by lots of people. I'm more of an online renter and reactionary in my approach though. Dont have the endurance or drive to write a book on my own, no matter how much I think I want to.
I won the only creative writing competition I put my name down for when I was 32.
I get more attention on Fab via the words I write, without the Forum, I struggle to make myself known on here. I get the same attention from those written words on Facebook as I do on here. Random strangers drawn in by my random musings. A few enemies made along the way.
I'd consider writing as a way of making extra money, or even switch careers if I had any idea how to start, what to do.. or the slightest inclination that people would want to read what think.
I think I'm more of a collaborator than individual when it comes to creativity. I need a team to kick my arse a bit. |
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Yes I do. I attended creative writing classes which were very useful and made me realise exactly what publishers want and more importantly, how they want it. It also made me realise how difficult writing for profit rather than pleasure is. |
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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago
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"If so what? I write erotica and poetry.. My poetry is hard raw n punchy, dont like ro tweek it as it is my emotions of that time
I do poetry, short stories, articles, reports, summaries etc.
I don’t know what it’s called, but my poetry is where you put pen to paper and just write whatever comes into your head. You can’t have a break or take the pen off the paper and you’re done when there’s nothing more to write. No revising or editing allowed "
Called “free writing”. |
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"Yes I do. I attended creative writing classes which were very useful and made me realise exactly what publishers want and more importantly, how they want it. It also made me realise how difficult writing for profit rather than pleasure is."
That's what puts me off. I enjoy the freedom of writing what I want, when I want. To communicate directly and openly with the world in real time. Not caged down on paper, held back by multiple leashes. When I say collaborate, I'm thinking like minded creative souls.. not suits. |
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I do a bit of writing. Mainly as a spontaneous overexuberent response to a private message. I also write poetry and have started a thousand books, which have all dwindled to forlorn spirits with silent screams. |
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"Yes I do. I attended creative writing classes which were very useful and made me realise exactly what publishers want and more importantly, how they want it. It also made me realise how difficult writing for profit rather than pleasure is.
That's what puts me off. I enjoy the freedom of writing what I want, when I want. To communicate directly and openly with the world in real time. Not caged down on paper, held back by multiple leashes. When I say collaborate, I'm thinking like minded creative souls.. not suits."
I think there's room in individual lives for both. Another thing this class taught me is that a lot of creative souls in one room can be an 'interesting' and enlightening experience and collaboration isn't something many of them are keen on. |
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"I do a bit of writing. Mainly as a spontaneous overexuberent response to a private message. I also write poetry and have started a thousand books, which have all dwindled to forlorn spirits with silent screams. "
I really enjoy your writing style. |
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"I do a bit of writing. Mainly as a spontaneous overexuberent response to a private message. I also write poetry and have started a thousand books, which have all dwindled to forlorn spirits with silent screams.
I really enjoy your writing style."
I did it for the boobs  |
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"I do a bit of writing. Mainly as a spontaneous overexuberent response to a private message. I also write poetry and have started a thousand books, which have all dwindled to forlorn spirits with silent screams.
I really enjoy your writing style.
I did it for the boobs "
And here’s me thinking it was the magic mushrooms down there in your part of the world. |
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I write computer languages and technical reference material. Which means that when I'm writing non-technically (such as this post) i tend to stress over the selection of every word, worry about the clarity of the intended meaning, obsessively re-edit and correct. (At least five rewrites of the previous sentence).
So unlikely to write a novel any time soon.
On the other hand, it can be quite cathartic when i (very) occasionally get so angry about sheer stupidity in the politics forum, or transphobia in the swinging forums, that i let rip with stream of consciousness... Shit, piss, fucking ignorant wankers, thinking with your bollocks....
Ah, that can feel good
Love you all, Polly xx   |
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Yes.
I write songs, poetry, short stories. I'd love to write a novel one day!
In the past couple of years I've been blogging on and off and have written a few articles online about body positivity and mental health.
I love writing, find it really therapeutic!
I also used to write erotica but haven't for aaaages! Might give it another go actually |
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"Yes I do. I attended creative writing classes which were very useful and made me realise exactly what publishers want and more importantly, how they want it. It also made me realise how difficult writing for profit rather than pleasure is.
That's what puts me off. I enjoy the freedom of writing what I want, when I want. To communicate directly and openly with the world in real time. Not caged down on paper, held back by multiple leashes. When I say collaborate, I'm thinking like minded creative souls.. not suits.
I think there's room in individual lives for both. Another thing this class taught me is that a lot of creative souls in one room can be an 'interesting' and enlightening experience and collaboration isn't something many of them are keen on."
I can only imagine Me me me me meeeeeeee |
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"Yes I do. I attended creative writing classes which were very useful and made me realise exactly what publishers want and more importantly, how they want it. It also made me realise how difficult writing for profit rather than pleasure is.
That's what puts me off. I enjoy the freedom of writing what I want, when I want. To communicate directly and openly with the world in real time. Not caged down on paper, held back by multiple leashes. When I say collaborate, I'm thinking like minded creative souls.. not suits.
I think there's room in individual lives for both. Another thing this class taught me is that a lot of creative souls in one room can be an 'interesting' and enlightening experience and collaboration isn't something many of them are keen on.
I can only imagine Me me me me meeeeeeee"
Yep. It's interesting to note that desire for attention increases directly in relation to lack of ability. I firmly believe that everyone should write if they want to but you need to be realistic. The tutor really gained my respect for her ability to take people seriously whatever she was presented with by people convinced they had a best seller on their hands. |
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I wrote a few stories on the forum. Then ended up writing one that grew into 97 chapters and 122k words.
Ended up taking over my life. Was quite proud of myself though.
But taking a break from it now  |
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"I wrote a few stories on the forum. Then ended up writing one that grew into 97 chapters and 122k words.
Ended up taking over my life. Was quite proud of myself though.
But taking a break from it now "
Bookmarked “The Meet” for later reading |
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"If so what? I write erotica and poetry.. My poetry is hard raw n punchy, dont like ro tweek it as it is my emotions of that time
I do poetry, short stories, articles, reports, summaries etc.
I don’t know what it’s called, but my poetry is where you put pen to paper and just write whatever comes into your head. You can’t have a break or take the pen off the paper and you’re done when there’s nothing more to write. No revising or editing allowed "
Thats called stream of conciousness - look up jack keroac and allen ginsberg particularly howl for similar...very cool stuff! |
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"If so what? I write erotica and poetry.. My poetry is hard raw n punchy, dont like ro tweek it as it is my emotions of that time
I do poetry, short stories, articles, reports, summaries etc.
I don’t know what it’s called, but my poetry is where you put pen to paper and just write whatever comes into your head. You can’t have a break or take the pen off the paper and you’re done when there’s nothing more to write. No revising or editing allowed
Thats called stream of conciousness - look up jack keroac and allen ginsberg particularly howl for similar...very cool stuff!"
Ooooh. Thank you I shall. |
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Sometimes yes, but nothing too interesting. I've mainly done loads of beauty and fashion related articles for online websites. It's good for some spare cash but very boring. |
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