tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post5473304959638546786..comments2023-09-24T05:56:34.169-07:00Comments on The Write Soul: Taking Risks vs. Riding the BrakesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-82679941350941118992009-09-05T13:20:15.088-07:002009-09-05T13:20:15.088-07:00Hello LadyAuthor2be!
What a lovely thing to hear....Hello LadyAuthor2be!<br /><br />What a lovely thing to hear. Thanks so very much for your kind words!<br /><br />The quotes are fun, aren't they? Sometimes they take over and just insist I write an essay just so they can be heard! *laughs*<br /><br />Again, thanks so much, I appreciate you stopping by!<br /><br />--ChironChironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350218547511690377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-11782531233075696132009-09-05T13:17:46.145-07:002009-09-05T13:17:46.145-07:00Hi Ann!
How exciting for you, writing your 'n...Hi Ann!<br /><br />How exciting for you, writing your 'novel from the heart'. I'm excited for you. And I absolutely love that quote. Very intense. Very true. In reality, the fear (and anticipation of doom) is usually much worse than the actual outcome. <br /><br />In fact, they even did a study and found that those who anticipate pain actually DO feel more pain than those who aren't expecting it. Hmmm... *grin*<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, Ann!!<br /><br />--ChironChironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350218547511690377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-35635278294118561172009-09-05T13:12:24.173-07:002009-09-05T13:12:24.173-07:00Hi Celia!
Good for you on releasing the hand-brak...Hi Celia!<br /><br />Good for you on releasing the hand-brake. *grin* The good news is, unlike marble sculptures, words can be changed at any point. So, as you pointed out, why not experiment? <br /><br />Wishing you insights and new directions!<br /><br />--ChironChironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350218547511690377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-80655736698171510362009-09-03T18:27:59.581-07:002009-09-03T18:27:59.581-07:00This is the 2nd blog I've come across that you...This is the 2nd blog I've come across that you've written and I find you absolutely refreshing and so inspirational. I love the quotes you sprinkle in here and there. I so appreicate your uplifting message of lifting those darn brakes! You go girl! :)Ladyauthor2bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047406796698397844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-6501059172359795552009-08-29T22:53:41.040-07:002009-08-29T22:53:41.040-07:00Some more motivations to add to my collection! I&#...Some more motivations to add to my collection! I've definitely been a "braker"-type of writing, but the WIP I'm currently finishing is - like to think - the first of my writing from the heart. I'm going to remember your hubby's words "hit those strings like you mean it!" and will write those words like Imean it!! A lovely inspiring post, thanks, Chiron!<br /><br />Here's another quote which may inspire: <br /><br />"The torment of precautions often exceeds the dangers to be avoided. It is sometimes better to abandon one's self to destiny." <br /><br />Napoleon BonaparteJudy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-24226913514591138412009-08-27T12:05:20.544-07:002009-08-27T12:05:20.544-07:00CHIRON--"You can write anything." This j...CHIRON--"You can write anything." This jumped out at me. I'm actually going to try that--just sit down and start writing without really thinking, just write something that pops in my head. I often do write "riding the brakes", because I always have that thought stuck in the back of my mind--"an editor will only red-line that--better not try it." Negative thinking. Thanks--CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-55309468789838643012009-08-27T11:06:24.401-07:002009-08-27T11:06:24.401-07:00Hey Kate!
Wow. Thanks so much. To be considered i...Hey Kate!<br /><br />Wow. Thanks so much. To be considered in the same league as you and Penney is mind-boggling. You gals are fuuunny. Yup.<br /><br />I'll be coming up with my own list sometime next week, hopefully. Again, THANKS, this is a lovely honor!<br /><br />--ChironChironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350218547511690377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-78925013522496560842009-08-27T10:50:10.081-07:002009-08-27T10:50:10.081-07:00Hello Natalie!
Thanks so much for your lovely com...Hello Natalie!<br /><br />Thanks so much for your lovely comments. I do appreciate you stopping by!<br /><br />--ChironChironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350218547511690377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-7277510291295383772009-08-27T10:40:08.976-07:002009-08-27T10:40:08.976-07:00Kathy!
I'm so glad the essay gave you a boost...Kathy!<br /><br />I'm so glad the essay gave you a boost. Even happier to hear you have a request!! Excellent! Do keep me posted.<br /><br />Love that... "You gotta dream big and not be afraid to fall." <br /><br />I still remember a quote from childhood: "You can try and possibly fail or give up and be assured of failure." <br /><br />Those words had such an impact on me. Why not try? Why not Reach For The Stars? <br /><br />Thanks for reading, Kathy. Here's seeing you Touching the Sky!<br /><br />--ChironChironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350218547511690377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-3095514534706664832009-08-27T10:37:02.378-07:002009-08-27T10:37:02.378-07:00Hey Donna!
Yup. I've been playing guitar for ...Hey Donna!<br /><br />Yup. I've been playing guitar for going on too many years. *grin* Started at age fifteen and my first song was an old (really old now) Stones song. <br /><br />Revisions, yes! I love the crafting the best. <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, Donna!!<br /><br />--ChironChironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350218547511690377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-66762493546152764292009-08-27T10:35:01.312-07:002009-08-27T10:35:01.312-07:00Hi there Sandy,
I think most writers can relate t...Hi there Sandy,<br /><br />I think most writers can relate to those brakes. *smile* Revisions are good, the final edit is better though!<br /><br />Thanks for your comment!<br /><br />--ChironChironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350218547511690377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-68402186913076279692009-08-27T10:33:49.022-07:002009-08-27T10:33:49.022-07:00Hi Cate!
I love that: "You can't edit a ...Hi Cate!<br /><br />I love that: "You can't edit a blank page." Yup. So true.<br /><br />While researching procrastination for another essay earlier this month, I clarified a common block. Simply put, the fear of screwing up. *laughs* <br /><br /><i> What if I write it WRONG???</i> <br /><br />Yup, lock the critic up and write away. There's no such thing as a 'word-wreck', we can always revise. *wink*<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />--ChironChironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350218547511690377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-69241198410895216892009-08-27T10:32:17.255-07:002009-08-27T10:32:17.255-07:00Hi Chiron! Thanks for a great essay, as always!
I...Hi Chiron! Thanks for a great essay, as always!<br /><br />I've nominated you for a Kreativ Blogger award, details on my blog. Thanks for all the inspiration!Kate Sheeran Swedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834559757551839014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-90859900201581328492009-08-26T12:03:26.515-07:002009-08-26T12:03:26.515-07:00I enjoyed your post. Thank you for sharing these i...I enjoyed your post. Thank you for sharing these inspirational quotes. <br /><br />Cowboy Love, <br />Natalie AcresNatalie Acreshttp://tinyurl.com/mnqbyonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-67599680051328264912009-08-25T03:42:21.537-07:002009-08-25T03:42:21.537-07:00I discovered the same thing when taking voice less...I discovered the same thing when taking voice lessons - I was holding back and feeling even more vulnerable than when writing.<br /><br />Funny you should quite Anais Nin - my character quotes her in my wip.<br /><br />But I'm feeling so drained editing this wip - this story does that to me but need to work through this for requested submission.<br /><br />Your post will spur me on - similar to a Radney Foster song about risking it all if you want to touch the sky - you gotta dream big and not be afraid to fall.<br /><br />Thanks for this week's inspiration - I know just where to go. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-67319666650262822142009-08-24T19:46:23.961-07:002009-08-24T19:46:23.961-07:00I had no idea you played guitar, Chiron. Very coo...I had no idea you played guitar, Chiron. Very cool. :-)<br /><br />I'm another who enjoys doing revisions.Donna Marie Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642269808104367931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-56043985122455030282009-08-24T16:16:12.913-07:002009-08-24T16:16:12.913-07:00Great post, Chiron.
I know all about putting th...Great post, Chiron. <br /><br />I know all about putting the brakes on and not digging deep enough. <br /><br />I love doing revisions because that's when I know I'm really close to the end. SmileSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5084335004747861291.post-76522172210952843192009-08-24T11:12:22.168-07:002009-08-24T11:12:22.168-07:00Great quotes, Chiron! I especially love the Jackso...Great quotes, Chiron! I especially love the Jackson Browne one. <br />I agree, it's so important when writing to lock that inner critic in a soundproof room and just write away. Revision is where you can tweak the words and let the real story shine through. Another great quote I love (forget which author though): You can't edit a blank page. :)Cate Mastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371792447604980848noreply@blogger.com