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Writer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:42 AM
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So I'm taking this writing class, and it has occurred to me how much I suck.
This is an advanced writing class, and I must say, the quality of the writing from my fellow students is impressive! I have a lot to learn and much need to practice.

But you know the motto: You need to learn how to SUCK before you can achieve SUCK-CESS.

Just seeking a little head rub,

~Writer, Feeling Less Writerish~
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Whisp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:47 AM
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1. head rub for ya.
and a hug.

being challenged is (usually) always a good thing. gets the fire in the belly.
I would consider you a good writer because you are willing to learn and grow.
some writers think they know everything. ;)
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Daddy_is_a_Dem Donating Member (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:48 AM
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2. Take it from those of us who
have zero creativity in their brains. Im sure you are a great writer.
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Tuesday Afternoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:50 AM
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3. What does that mean, exactly: advanced writing class?
I mean is there a focus like technical, poetry, novel development, essays, speechs?
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Writer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:53 AM
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5. It's a class that doesn't focus merely on the fundamentals of writing...
plot structure, characterization, etc., but probes more deeply into developing stronger writing.
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Tuesday Afternoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:55 AM
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6. What would an assignment consist?
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Writer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:57 AM
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7. Here's an example...
writing a dream sequence in order to get to the emotional center of a story, where your characters' experiences are particularly eidetic.
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Tuesday Afternoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:02 AM
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8. Ouch!!
However, I can see where this would be beneficial. No pain, no gain. You will learn a lot, I would think. Good to see you tonight, Writer. :hug:
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Wapsie B Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 01:52 AM
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4. Or as they say nothing sucks like success!
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:03 AM
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9. What do you want to write
that would require that you write more strongly?



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Writer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:12 AM
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11. Never mind.
Edited on Wed Jan-16-08 02:13 AM by Writer
I need sleep. I'll chat with you later, okay?
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petronius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-16-08 02:08 AM
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10. No sex threads. (nt)
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